Women’s tennis (2-2) played Bradley University on Saturday, dropping the 4-3 bout in a hard-fought contest.Saturday’s loss marks the first time NIU has lost to Bradley in seven years. “It was a tough loss for the team [Saturday],” said head coach...

Women’s tennis (2-1) went to work against Lewis University on Friday, outplaying the Flyers by a 6-1 score.The Huskies managed to win against Lewis in singles matches, going 5-1. They got singles wins in the top two matches from both junior Adey Osabuohien...

Women’s tennis is coming off an 11-9 record last season, but lost six of its last eight games.The Huskies have a chance to improve this season as most of their players have returned. Sports writer Danielle Brown breaks down key players for the Huskies...

Women’s tennis (0-1, 0-0 MAC) started its season going head-to-head with 60th-ranked Minnesota and taking a 7-0 loss Sunday.The Huskies showed glimpses of good play in the game despite losing big, much of what is to be expected in the first game of...

Women’s tennis senior Nelle Youel became the first player in program history to be selected as the MAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Year, the conference announced Thursday.Youel, selected to the All-MAC First Team, posted a record of 31-3 in 2015,...

Women’s tennis failed to qualify for the MAC Championships as it went 0-2 over the weekend to close the season.The Huskies (11-9, 2-6 MAC) dropped a 6-1 decision to the Akron Zips on Friday in Akron, Ohio. Their hopes were dashed when they lost, 4-3,...

Women’s tennis senior Nelle Youel’s final match of her 20-0 season proved to be one of her toughest matches of 2015. She wouldn’t have had it any other way.Youel finished the spring season with a pair of victories over the weekend. She beat Akron’s...

Women's tennis can secure a berth in the MAC Championships for the first time since 2012 with a pair of wins this weekend.The Huskies (11-7, 2-4 MAC) take on the Akron Zips (10-11, 2-5 MAC) 1 p.m. Friday and the Buffalo Bulls (6-10, 2-4 MAC) 1 p.m. Saturday...

Women’s tennis senior Nelle Youel was named MAC Singles Player of the Week, the conference announced Wednesday.This marks the fourth time this season and ninth time in her career Youel earned the weekly honor.Youel stretched her undefeated start in...

Women’s tennis went winless in two matches over the weekend, dropping it to sixth in the MAC.The Huskies (11-7, 2-4 MAC) dropped a pair of 4-3 matches, losing to the Ball State Cardinals on Friday in Rockford and the Western Michigan Broncos on Sunday...

Women’s tennis will play on campus this weekend for the first time in 2015 unless weather forces changes.The Huskies (11-5, 2-2 MAC) will host the Ball State Cardinals (11-4, 1-2 MAC) 1 p.m. Friday and the Western Michigan Broncos (13-8, 5-1 MAC) 1...