NIU softball played in their last game of the Ragin' Cajuns Tournament Sunday morning against the University of Mississippi Rebels (now 8-3). NIU (3-6) couldn’t create offensive opportunities, and Ole Miss senior pitcher Brianna Lopez (4-0) stayed undefeated...

NIU track and field continued their success this season, taking two victories in high jump on Valentine’s Day while competing in two events.  The Huskies competed in the Grand Valley State University Big Meet in Allendale, Michigan, and the Chicago...

NIU women’s tennis improved to 8-2 on Saturday with a 4-0 victory against the Valparaiso University Beacons and a 6-1 win over the Lewis University Flyers. “We got pushed in some matches today,” said NIU women’s tennis head coach Eric Burns....

NIU gymnastics competed in the SEMO Tri-Meet Friday night, battling the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks and Centenary College of Louisiana Ladies.  A season-high event score on floor set up the Huskies for early victory, but the Redhawks...

Powered by eight-straight late-game points by graduate student guard Chelby Koker, NIU women’s basketball fended off the Western Michigan University Broncos’ attempt at a comeback Saturday, defeating the Broncos by a score of 60-51. With the win,...

NIU softball (3-4) began play at the Ragin’ Cajuns Tournament on Friday. In a doubleheader in Lafayette, Louisiana, they faced off against the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Louisiana. The Huskies dominated against Central Arkansas...

NIU softball (3-5) fell to the Sam Houston State University Bearkats (4-5) Saturday by a score of 1-0 in a pitcher's duel, where strong performances on the mound kept both sides contesting.   “We had great pitching performances by Hannah (Bolly)...

NIU women’s golf freshman Alexa Ouellet earned Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Week honors on Thursday after a top-three finish at the Bowling Green State University Women’s Intercollegiate on Wednesday.  Placing third in the field of 80...

NIU women’s golf opened its spring season tying for fifth place at the Bowling Green State University Women’s Intercollegiate, which wrapped up Wednesday.   “I think what helped us finish in the top 5 was obviously Alexa (Ouellet) and Caroline...

The 2025 spring competition season is set for NIU women’s golf with their first event beginning Tuesday at the Bowling Green State University Women’s Intercollegiate. The Huskies enter the spring behind head coach Kim Kester, who is entering her 12th...

NIU women’s tennis (6-2) swept the Western Illinois University Leathernecks (3-3) in a 7-0 win, its sixth sweep of the season.  “We fought really hard in the doubles when Western looked to have us in a tough position there,” said NIU women’s...

NIU softball (2-3) pillaged the Colgate University Raiders (0-4) on the road Saturday morning, shutting down the Raiders’ offense en route to a 5-2 victory.  DEFENSE SHINES  The Huskies’ fielding and pitching success were a huge factor in...