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Last week in NIU Athletics (9/9 - 9/15)

Last week in NIU Athletics (9/9 – 9/15)

By Matt Boecker | September 16, 2019

DeKALB — Men’s soccer notched their first win of the season and football took one on the chin.Men’s soccerMen’s soccer goes 1-1 on the weekend, losing to Marquette University and beating Bradley University.Sophomore forward Nick Markanich opened...

Sophomore setter Grace Balensiefer positions her feet for a set during warmups Aug. 30 against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball loses at home to Texas Tech

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 9, 2019

Sophomore setter Grace Balensiefer positions her feet for a set during warmups Aug. 30 against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball loses season opening away match to Chicago State

By Justin Kelley | September 4, 2019

DeKALB — With a 3-1 loss to Chicago State University, the volleyball team has lost its opening away match of the season for the fifth year in a row.The Huskies came in riding high off wins from two of their last three matches.Chicago State took control...

This week in NIU Athletics (Week 9/3 - 9/8)

This week in NIU Athletics (Week 9/3 – 9/8)

By Quintin Wilson | September 3, 2019

DeKALB — After a great opening week of Huskie athletics, here is what you have to look forward to this week:FootballAfter an impressive victory in their home opener against Illinois State, the Huskies look to keep their momentum Saturday at the University...

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers eyes the left side of the field for an open receiver Saturday against Illinois State University at Huskie Stadium.

Football victory headlines opening week matches in NIU Athletics

By Matt Boecker | September 3, 2019

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers eyes the left side of the field for an open receiver Saturday against Illinois State University at Huskie Stadium.

Volleyball on the road for first away match of the season

By Justin Kelley | September 3, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team looks to capitalize on the momentum gained from winning two of three matches in the NIU Invitational.NIU defeated Fairleigh Dickinson University and University of California-Riverside to start the season at home. After...

Volleyball sets off season in the NIU Invitational

By Justin Kelley | September 2, 2019

DeKALB —  Over the weekend the volleyball team kicked off its season with two victories and one defeat when it hosted the annual NIU Invitational.In match one, the Huskies defeated Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights, three sets to one. The Huskies...