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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU women’s tennis senior Maria Dzemeshkevich reaches high to return the ball in a 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) win against Valparaiso University junior Moira Silva. NIU women’s tennis is now 8-2 after wins against Valparaiso University and Lewis University on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Women’s tennis sparks 3 match win streak against Valparaiso and Lewis

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | February 16, 2025

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 senior Isabella Sissi flips over the high bar during the meet against Illinois State University on Jan. 14.  NIU took second in the SEMO-Tri Meet on Friday with a score of 193.550. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies dominate on vault, O’Shea places first in fifth consecutive meet

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 16, 2025

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...

NIU women's basketball graduate student guard Chelby Koker (10) dribbles past mid court, driving past University of Illinois Chicago senior guard Jalysa Stokes (0) amid the Huskies' 69-66 loss against UIC on Nov. 27 at the Convocation Center. The Huskies won their third-straight game Saturday, defeating Western Michigan University by a score of 60-51. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball picks up third-straight road win, fends off Western Michigan

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | February 15, 2025

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 head coach Kathryn Gleason talks to a Huskie softball player during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies defeated the University of Central Arkansas 4-0 before falling 4-1 against the University of Louisiana on the first day of the Ragin’ Cajuns Tournament. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball splits doubleheader in first day of the Ragin’ Cajuns Tournament

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | February 15, 2025

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 head coach Kathryn Gleason consults senior mid infielder/outfielder Jenna Turner, serving as the third base coach in an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies continued to compete in the Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday, falling to Sam Houston State University by a score of 1-0. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball falls short to Sam Houston in narrow shutout loss

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | February 15, 2025

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 Alex Ouellet finishes her follow through, staring down her drive at an invitational in the fall. Ouellet earned Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Week honors after leading the Huskies at the Bowling Green State University Women's Intercollegiate with a third place finish on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Ouellet snatches MAC Golfer of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 13, 2025

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 freshman Dakota Tallent eyes the hole before attempting a putt at a tournament in the fall. The Huskies finished their first tournament of the spring on Wednesday, tying for fifth place at the Bowling Green State University Women's Intercollegiate. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies tie for 5th at the BGSU Women’s Intercollegiate

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | February 13, 2025

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...

NIU women's golf freshman Alex Ouellet completes her follow through, eyeing down her drive at a tournament in the fall. The Huskies ignite their 2025 spring season Tuesday at the Bowling Green State University Women's Intercollegiate. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

NIU Women’s Golf Opens Spring Season at BGSU Intercollegiate

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | February 10, 2025

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 junior Jenna Horne prepares to strike a tennis ball over the net at the NIU Huskie Invitational on Nov. 3. The Huskies defeated Western Illinois University Saturday by a score of 7-0. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies conquer Leathernecks, earn sixth sweep

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | February 9, 2025

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 head coach Kathryn Gleason high-fives a Huskie softball player amid an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies defeated Colgate Unversity 5-2 in the third day of the Grand Canyon Tournament. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball pillages Raiders to end Grand Canyon Tournament

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | February 8, 2025

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...

NIU women's basketball redshirt senior guard drives toward the hoop, fending off multiple Central Michigan University defenders amid the Huskies' 80-75 victory against Central Michigan on Jan. 28. McCrea totaled 12 points Saturday in NIU's 75-62 victory over Appalachian State University. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball takes down Appalachian State, leaves MAC-SBC Challenge undefeated

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | February 8, 2025

NIU women’s basketball overtook the Appalachian State University Mountaineers on Saturday and left the MAC-SBC Challenge undefeated after securing a 75-62 victory. With the win, the Huskies improve to 11-12 overall while the Mountaineers fall to...

Members of the NIU gymnastics team huddle amid the Huskies' meet against Kent State University on Friday at the Convocation Center in NIU's annual Beauty and the Beast event. The Huskies fell to Kent State by a score of 195.200-193.450. (Erin Marie Barker | Northern Star

3 Huskies shine on vault, gymnastics falls to Kent State

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 8, 2025

NIU gymnastics competed alongside wrestling Friday night in the Beauty and the Beast meet, taking on Kent State University in its second MAC matchup in the season. Strong performances on vault gave NIU a solid start, but KSU’s dominance in all other...

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