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Freshman Arianna Calloway sits in front of a gray background. Calloway earned MAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week after breaking NIU's high jump record. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Calloway earns MAC honor after record-breaking performance

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | December 7, 2023

After setting an NIU school record in the high jump in her first collegiate competition, freshman Arianna Calloway was named the MAC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week on Wednesday. Clearing 1.80 meters, Calloway secured first place in a tie-breaker...

The NIU women's basketball team celebrates following its victory over Lindenwood University on Nov. 21. The Huskies fell to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 89-79 on Sunday. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball outpaced by SIUE, loses second straight

By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor | December 3, 2023

NIU women’s basketball (3-5) could not keep up with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars (2-7), failing to take a single lead in a 89-79 loss. The Cougars came out of the gate flying up and down the court, racking up 20 points just...

A graphic shows the dates for this week in Huskie sports. NIU men's basketball, women's basketball, and hockey's home matchups headline NIU sports events this upcoming week. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

4 home matchups highlight this week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | December 3, 2023

DeKALB – NIU Hockey’s matchup with top-5 ranked University of Mary and men’s and women’s basketball’s home slate headlines a light week in NIU sports. MEN’S BASKETBALL Tuesday, Dec. 5: vs. Indiana State University, 7 p.m. DeKalb /...

Junior libero Crew Hoffmeier serves the ball during a Nov. 11 match against Ball State University at John E. Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana. NIU volleyball finished its 2023 campaign with a final record of 8-22, a record that Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus believes doesn't define the team and its future. (Amber Pietz | Ball State Creative Services)

COLUMN: Volleyball played better than its record

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 30, 2023

With NIU volleyball’s 2023 campaign now over and a 22-loss season in the books, the Sondra Parys coaching era at NIU is off to a solid start. Before anyone begins questioning my sobriety, know that I’m not blind to the results from this past season. Yes,...

Then-sophomore guard Jayden Marable (3) drives to the basket as then-Miami University senior guard Peyton Scott (24) defends during Jan. 23's Mid-American Conference matchup between the Huskies and RedHawks at the NIU Convocation Center. NIU women's basketball had its three-game winning streak snapped by Wisconsin on Wednesday. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball clobbered by Wisconsin

By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor | November 29, 2023

NIU women’s basketball (3-4) was dismantled against Big Ten competition, falling to the University of Wisconsin-Madison (5-2) by a score of 75-54 and ending a three-game win streak. A 16-point Wisconsin run early in the second quarter put NIU in...

NIU junior defensive specialist/libero Jada Cerniglia poses with a camera during NIU volleyball’s media day on Aug. 7. Cerniglia has established herself as a media savant at NIU after nearly three years in DeKalb. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

Meet Jada Rae, NIU volleyball’s media mogul

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 28, 2023

Jada Cerniglia (pronounced chur-kneel-ia) remembers checking her phone on Oct. 13. When she opened Instagram to view @niuvolleyball’s then-recent post featuring her photo gallery of “pregame fit flicks,” her excitement couldn't be contained. “When...

A graphic shows senior guard Jayden Marable dribbling the ball. Marable earned Huskie of the Week after scoring a combined 42 points in women's basketball's three wins this week. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)

Marable nabs Huskie of the Week after undefeated November Clasico

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 27, 2023

DeKALB – Senior guard Jayden Marable has earned her first Huskie of the Week honor after scoring 42 points over a three-game win streak for women’s basketball. The Bolingbrook native shot 15-for-38 from the field and racked up 20 assists across...

Then-redshirt sophomore Sidney McCrea shoots a free throw during women's basketball's game against DePaul on Nov. 12, 2022. The Huskies earned their third straight win on Saturday against Indiana State. (Northern Star File Photo)

Women’s basketball cruises past Indiana State

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | November 25, 2023

NIU women’s basketball (3-3) extended its win streak to three after with a 67-62 victory over the Indiana State University Sycamores (2-4) in the second game of the November Clasico. NIU had five players score more than 8 points, two reaching 15 points...

Then-redshirt sophomore guard Sidney McCrea (2) looks to pass the ball after gaining possession on Jan. 25 against Kent State. The Huskies defeated Radford University in their first game of the November Clasico. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball dominates first game of November Clasico

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | November 24, 2023

NIU women’s basketball (2-3) kicked off their first game of the November Clasico with a 72-55 win over the Radford University Highlanders (2-5). Lights out three-point shooting boosted the Huskies in the win despite 18 turnovers.  The Huskies finished...

A graphic shows four new signees for NIU volleyball. On Friday, NIU volleyball announced four new additions to the Huskies' roster for the 2024 season. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Volleyball inks 4 recruits to 2024 roster

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 18, 2023

DeKALB – The NIU volleyball team announced Friday the signings of four 2024 recruits to National Letters of Intent.  Middle blocker Rylea Alvin, outside hitters Ava Grevengoed, Emma McCartney and setter Ella Strausberger are set to join the Huskies’...

NIU women's basketball team huddles in a circle before the game on Feb. 18 against Ball State. The Huskies fell to the University of Southern Indiana on Thursday by a final score of 66-60. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball suffers third-straight loss to start 2023

By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor | November 16, 2023

NIU women’s basketball (0-3) is off to its worst start to a season since 1999 after the Huskies lost 66-60 to the University of Southern Indiana (3-0). NIU came out of the gate driving the basket with frequency. NIU scored 10 points from the paint...

Women’s golf makes international signing with Alexa Ouellet

By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor | November 16, 2023

NIU women’s golf is adding a highly successful athlete with the signing of Alexa Ouellet from De La Salle College in Toronto, Ontario. Ouellet won Golf Ontario’s 4-Ball championship in 2022 and 2023. She also won the AJGA Mercy Health Foundation...