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Huskies tie for fourth at Atlantic Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 21, 2023

DeKALB – NIU women’s golf ties for fourth place at the Atlantic Invitational behind a top 10 finish from junior Emily Romancew. The Huskies started the invitational strong after being in first place out of twelve schools at the conclusion of the...

Junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari starting her beam routine at the EMU gymnastics meet in February. Al-Ashari earned 9.850 for her beam performance.  (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Huskies narrowly defeat EMU on senior night

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | February 21, 2023

DeKALB – A senior night victory over Eastern Michigan University helped the Huskies improve to 7-3 overall and move into sole possession of fourth place in the Mid-American Conference standings. Seniors Gillian and Jacklyn Dolitsky, Natalie Hamp,...

Huskies dominate at Badger Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 18, 2023

DeKALB – NIU women’s track and field won three events in the final indoor meet before the MAC Indoor Championships the season at the Badger Invitational in Madison, Wisconsin. Junior Scout Regular continued her impressive season with another top...

Senior guard Chelby Koker shooting a free throw in Saturday's upset victory over Ball State University. (Alyssa Queen)

Huskies upset Ball State, halt Cardinals’ winning streak

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | February 18, 2023

DeKALB – NIU women’s basketball (14-11, 6-8 MAC) upset the No. 1 ranked team in the Mid-American Conference for the second consecutive game, beating Ball State University (22-5, 12-2 MAC) by a final score of 84-77.  Coming off an 85-81 win against...

NIU senior guard Chelby Koker drives to the basket as Miami University senior guard Peyton Scott defends during the Huskies’ home game against the RedHawks on January 18, 2023 at the NIU Convocation Center. Miami prevailed in a 74-69 contest. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Carlsen earns win No. 300 in upset over Bowling Green

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | February 15, 2023

DeKALB – NIU women's basketball (13-11,5-8 MAC ) upset the No. 1 ranked team in the Mid-American Conference Bowling Green State University (22-3, 11-2 MAC) by a final score of 85-81 to earn head coach Lisa Carlsen her 300th career win.   Wednesday's...

Then-junior pitcher Delaney Ostrowski winds up a pitch during a game against Ball State University Wednesday April 6, 2022

Softball drops final three games at San Diego State Tournament

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | February 14, 2023

DeKALB – NIU softball struggled in the pitcher's circle during its final three games of the San Diego State Tournament, falling by identical final scores of 8-2 to the University of Notre Dame and California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Saturday...

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)

Huskies split opening day of San Diego State Tournament

By Ethan Gonzales and Alex Crowe | February 13, 2023

DeKALB – The Huskies softball team traveled to San Diego, California, for its first weekend tournament of the year and split its first two games against the University of Memphis and No. 22 Arizona State University. NIU was led by freshman left fielder...

Then-junior forward A'Jah Davis plays one-on-one against Ball State freshman forward Marie Kiefer during a matchup on Jan. 5 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. The Huskies left Muncie Saturday with a 77-72 victory, avenging their 83-82 overtime loss earlier in the season to the Cardinals. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball loses heartbreaker to Ohio

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | February 13, 2023

NIU women’s basketball (12-11, 4-8 MAC) couldn’t pull it off against Ohio University (5-18, 3-9 MAC) in an electric matchup coming down to the last second. TROUBLE IN THE LAST FEW SECONDS In the midday contest against Ohio University Saturday,...

Scout and Campbell shine at Big Meet

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 11, 2023

DeKALB – NIU women’s track and field showcased impressive finishes at the GVSU Big Meet, including fifth-year Kadeja Campbell taking a first place finish in the 400-meter dash. Campbell took home a first place finish in the 400-meter dash with...

Huskie senior guard Chelby Koker (10) dribbles the ball to an open part of the court while junior forward Tara Stauffacher (21) defends Koker from University of Akron’s sophomore forward Reagan Bass (34) on Wednesday night at the NIU Convocation Center. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Career night from Koker propels Huskies to dominant victory

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | February 8, 2023

DeKALB – NIU women’s basketball (12-10, 4-7 MAC) dominated the University of Akron 88-63 (14-8, 5-6 MAC), extending their winning streak to two games. Senior guard Chelby Koker’s record night from behind the arch led the Huskies to a 88-63 win...

Alyssa Al-Ashari named MAC Specialist of the Week

Alyssa Al-Ashari named MAC Specialist of the Week

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | February 7, 2023

DeKALB – NIU junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari was named the Mid-American Conference Specialist of the Week on Wednesday, the second consecutive week that a Huskie has brought home the award. Senior Natalie Hamp earned last week’s honor. Al-Ashari...

NIU sophomore gymnast Isabella Sissi completes her floor performance on Saturday at the Huskies’ Beauty and the Beast meet at the NIU Convocation Center. Sissi earned 9.875 points for her floor routine and second place all-around for the meet. (Cheyanne Quintanilla | Northern Star)

Huskies net victories in Beauty and the Beast Tri-Meet

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | February 4, 2023

DeKALB – NIU gymnastics took home the Beauty and the Beast Tri-Meet crown Saturday with victories over Kent State University and Simpson College. The Huskies scored a cumulative 195.375 points while Kent State recorded 195.025 for second place. Simpson...