NIU athletics finds itself in an interesting time — one where history may be divided between before and after. On the outside, the program looks to be a growing beacon of success. Running back Garrett Wolfe is making national headlines, the walls of...

An altercation Saturday has led to the suspension of an NIU wrestler. Derek Hunsinger, 21, of El Paso, Ill. was arrested on four counts of battery and obstructing a peace officer in the 1000 block of Spiros Court. "The university will determine the next...

Construction has been under way for the Academic and Athletic Performance Center, yet the project still is seeking donors to fund areas of the building. Originally estimated to cost $9.5 million, a June 7 press release by the NIU athletics department...

With nine of his 10 starters returning from last season, NIU wrestling coach Dave Grant said he wants to put his best team out next season. But with his high-profile list of new recruits, an incoming freshman just may sneak into the lineup. "You never...

Up until the final seconds, the thought didn't even cross Josh Wooton's mind. While most wrestlers would loathe the feeling of wrestling their final match for days before it took place, the feeling didn't hit Wooton until he was caught on his back unable...

After four years observing Huskie sports year-round, this reporter can claim there is no doubt NIU athletics is on the rise. Most notably, no longer is a Riddell screen-printed shirt the only thing to wear to a football game on Saturdays, and you can...

Just keep talking. That is Nick Hall's mantra. As the No. 1 starter for the NIU baseball team, Hall has earned a reputation as an entertaining personality in the Huskie dugout. Sitting at 4-4 with a 5.47 ERA on the season, the senior pitcher spoke to...

With names like Scott Owen, Sam Hiatt and Josh Wooton, the NIU wrestling team has made a reputation for itself thanks to a solid group of lightweight wrestlers. Coach Dave Grant added another premier recruit Thursday by signing two-time Ohio state champion...

Will McDermott, a name that is unknown now, could be a staple in NIU wrestling in a couple years. McDermott was redshirted for his freshman season, but he did see action in tournament play. The Northern Star had a chance to talk to the 141-pound Mundelein...

NIU wrestling Coach Dave Grant knew he had a challenge this year when facing eight top 25-ranked opponents, the hardest schedule in school history. But the NIU wrestling team capped the season with its fifth-straight 10-win campaign and sent three wrestlers...

Last season, the NIU wrestling team sent four wrestlers to the NCAA Championships and came away with two victories. But over the weekend in Oklahoma City, the Huskies' trio of Josh Wooton, Johnny Galloway and Pat Castillo combined for seven victories...

Since sixth grade, NIU wrestler Pat Castillo has taken an annual road trip to watch the NCAA Championships. Now in his first year as a starter, the 125-pound sophomore is finally making that trip to the NCAAs as a participant. "I feel pretty good about...