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Kent State grad student forward Lindsey Thall (44) reaches toward NIU senior forward A'Jah Davis (25) for an incoming pass during the MAC Women's Basketball Tournament on March 8 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. (Joseph Segreti | Northern Star)

3-point barrage from Kent State eliminates Huskies from MAC tournament

By Ethan Gonzales and Zachary Bertram | March 8, 2023

NIU women’s basketball was defeated by Kent State University 75-68 Wednesday in the opening round of the Mid-American Conference tournament in Cleveland.  Led by senior guards Katie Shumate and Clare Kelly, the Golden Flashes hit 11 of their 26...

Huskies senior guard Chelby Koker (10) advances the ball down court past Kent State junior guard Casey Santoro (0) during the matchup Wednesday.  Koker racked up 21 points throughout the game at the NIU Convocation Center. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

3 Huskies bring home MAC honors

By Eddie Miller | March 7, 2023

DeKALB –  The Mid-American Conference announced the All-MAC teams and specialty awards given to players in the conference Tuesday. NIU women’s basketball had three players honored: senior forward A’Jah Davis, senior guard Chelby Koker and graduate...

Softball downs USF in tournament finale

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | March 6, 2023

DeKALB – The Huskies (6-9) wrapped up their play in the University of South Florida tournament with a 6-4 win over South Florida (9-10), snapping the Bulls’ five-game win streak. NIU was able to grab its third win of the tournament, led by a two hit,...

Huskies guard Janae Poisson (22) high fives her teammates before a timeout during the team's game against Eastern Michigan on March 1 at the NIU Convocation Center.  (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Janae Poisson: The 7-year veteran of NIU

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | March 6, 2023

In her seven years of being a member of the NIU women’s basketball team, graduate guard Janae Poisson has grown as the voice and leader of her team.  She is now looking to achieve her goal of playing basketball professionally overseas after college. “I’m...

Huskies swept in day two of USF Tournament

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 4, 2023

DeKALB – NIU softball dropped both games of its Saturday doubleheader against Army West Point and the University of Kansas on the second day of the University of South Florida tournament.  GAME ONE The Huskies took on Army in the first game of the...

NIU graduate forward Emma Carter (24) looks for a pass during the Huskies’ home basketball game against Mid-American Conference rival Miami University at the NIU Convocation Center. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball falls to Kent State in season finale

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | March 4, 2023

DeKALB –Turnovers plagued NIU women’s basketball (16-3, 8-10 MAC) in a 73-58 loss to Kent State University (20-9,12-6 MAC). Despite the loss, NIU clinched the No. 5 seed in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Kent State was in control of...

Huskies open USF tournament with back-to-back wins

By Ethan Gonzales and Zachary Bertram | March 4, 2023

GAME ONE DeKALB – The Huskies’ softball team (4-7) opened up play in the University of South Florida tournament with a 1-0 statement win over the previously undefeated South Carolina Upstate University Spartans (15-1). NIU freshman utility player...

Huskies senior forward A'Jah Davis (25) runs down the court during NIU's matchup with Eastern Michigan on Wednesday at the NIU Convocation Center. Davis and the Huskies clinched a seeding in the MAC Basketball Championship bracket for next week after the Huskies beat Eastern 73-63. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

A’Jah Davis breaks double-double record in win over EMU

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 2, 2023

DeKALB – Senior forward A’Jah Davis broke the all-time NIU double-double record as the Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan University 73-63 and clinched a spot in the Mid-American Conference tournament. Davis finished the game with 19 points on 8-for-17...

Huskies drenched at Beach Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 28, 2023

DeKALB – NIU women’s golf battled tough weather at The Beach Invitational and posted a score of 104 over par, 968, finishing in 14th place out of 15 schools.  The Huskies did not have the best time in Mission Viejo, California, after spending...

Fifth year Kadeja Campbell secures track and field's second straight Huskie of the Week honor.

Kadeja Campbell claims Huskie of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 27, 2023

DeKALB – Fifth-year sprinter Kadeja Campbell finished first overall in three separate events at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships to earn her first Huskie of the Week honor.  Campbell’s performance helped NIU women’s track and...

Junior Emily Dato pitches during the Huskie's first game against Bradley University softball in Sept. 2022. This game was a double header, and the team's fifth game of the fall season. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Softball takes two of final three games at Liberty tournament

By Eddie Miller and Joseph Segreti | February 26, 2023

Feb. 25 DeKALB – A season-high 13 hits helped NIU softball (2-7) snap its six-game losing streak and split a doubleheader against Elon University (5-8).   GAME ONE  The Huskies won game one by a final score of 7-4, snapping a six-game losing...

Senior forward A'Jah Davis (25) looks for an opening to pass the ball in the first half of the game on Jan. 25. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Davis ties double-double record in victory over CMU

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | February 26, 2023

DeKALB – NIU senior forward A’Jah Davis shined on Senior Day as she tied the school record for double-doubles and led her team to an 84-80 double overtime win against Central Michigan University. SENIOR DAY NIU celebrated Senior Day to give recognition...