Northern Star
 

Advertisement

hiring ad
 
Broken Clouds
38
Broken Clouds | Gentle Breeze

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

Salary Issue
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star
 

Advertisement

 
 
 

Sports

▸ Men's Basketball  |  Women's Basketball  |  Wrestling  |   Gymnastics

 
NIU gymnastics freshman Drake White swings towards the low bar during the meet against Illinois State University on Friday. NIU gymnastics lost to ISU for the first time at home since 2013 on Jan. 24. The Huskies wrapped up the Mid-American Conference Championship on Saturday, finishing sixth out of seven teams. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
Huskies take sixth place in MAC Championship
NIU then-freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) sprints to first base against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. The Huskies dropped both games in a doubleheader against Central Michigan University on Saturday, extending their losing streak to eight. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Sports
Huskies’ bats go cold in doubleheader sweep against Central Michigan University
NIU men's tennis sophomore James Theriault completes his follow through after returning the ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships, which wrapped up on Oct. 27. The Huskies fell to the University of Toledo by a score of 5-2 on Saturday, dropping their fifth-straight conference matchup. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics).
Sports
Men’s tennis falls to Toledo on the road, loses fifth-straight conference matchup
NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason high-fives an NIU softball player during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies were defeated by Miami University twice in a doubleheader on Saturday, dropping their third game straight. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Sports
Softball leaves doubleheader against Miami winless, drops third straight
 

Talking
Huskie sports ...

The All-Star Huskie Sports podcast
All-Star: A Tale of Two Teams
February 11, 2025
A graphic shows the logo for "All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast." All-Star is a weekly podcast presented by Northern Star Sports. (Northern Star file photo)
All-Star: Hey Now, You’re a Four Star
February 4, 2025
A graphic shows the logo for "All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast." All-Star is a weekly podcast presented by Northern Star Sports. (Northern Star file photo)
All-Star: One skid stops, another keeps rolling
January 24, 2025
 
 
 
Scouts for the Seattle Seahawks, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns talk amongst each other after watching former linebacker Jaden Dolphin’s 4.78 second 40-yard dash. NFL scouts both ran the drills and watched during NIU’s Pro Day on Monday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: 2025 NFL Draft aspirants show off at Pro Day
By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | March 19, 2025
The NIU volleyball team huddles at its bench on Nov. 8 at Victor E. Court. Despite strong individual player performances, the Huskies finished 2024 with their lowest win total in program history. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
BENNETT: Huskie volleyball fangless in 2024 campaign
By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | November 19, 2024
NIU football players celebrate after a participant knocks down a tackling dummy during the Field of Dreams event Tuesday morning at Huskie Stadium. The event was hosted by the Beautiful Lives Organization, which creates custom events to promote inclusion for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities. (Skyler Kisellus | Northern Star)
NIU, Beautiful Lives Project team up for football field day
Redshirt senior tight end Tristen Tewes (left) engages with a blocking pad held by redshirt senior offensive lineman J.J. Lippe during NIU's Pro Day on Wednesday inside the Chessick Practice Center. Tewes and Lippe were two of the 17 Huskies to work out in front of NFL scouts. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Huskies showcase talents for NFL scouts at Pro Day
Senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo leaps and winds up for a serve on Nov. 8 at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball lost its season finale in four sets to Miami University on Saturday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Huskies routed by RedHawks in season finale
Senior libero Crew Hoffmeier celebrates on Nov. 8 against Bowling Green State University at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball snapped an 11-game losing streak with a win over Miami University on Friday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Huskies clip RedHawks wings in 3 sets
 

Advertisement

 
 
 
NIU men's soccer sophomore goalkeeper Atahan Arslan (1) catches a corner kick from Drake University on Nov. 1 in NIU's 3-2 loss against Drake. The Huskies finished the 2024 season at the bottom of the Missouri Valley Conference standings, ending with a 1-6-1 record within the MVC. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
SCHAEFER: Men’s soccer wraps up disappointing 2024 season
By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | November 12, 2024
NIU women's basketball graduate student guard Chelby Koker directs the Huskies' offense after reaching the top of the key on Wednesday at the Convocation Center during NIU's final home game of the season against the University of Toledo. Despite NIU falling to Toledo by a score of 79-70, Koker finished with a game-leading 24 points. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)
Women’s basketball falls to Toledo in final home game
By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | March 5, 2025
Senior forward Zachariah Thomas (7) shoots the ball between defenders on Friday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Thomas scored a goal in the 63rd minute on Wednesday as NIU men's soccer tied Bradley University in the season finale. (Northern Star File Photo)
Men’s soccer ties Bradley in final match
Sophomore defender Ethan Wilson (5) passes the ball on Friday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer was eliminated from playoff contention with a 3-2 loss to Drake University on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Men’s soccer ends playoff hopes after loss to Drake
Sophomore forward Tyra King (5) pushes towards the goal on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women's soccer lost 1-0 to Western Michigan University on Thursday, ending the Huskies' 2024 season without an appearance in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. (Northern Star File Photo)
Women’s soccer narrowly misses out on MAC Tournament
Graduate student midfielder Abby Zipse (15) jumps in celebration after scoring a goal from her corner kick with four minutes remaining on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women's soccer tied 1-1 against the University of Toledo Rockets for the Huskies' final home game of the season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Women’s soccer ties Toledo in final home match
Northern Star on Instagram

@niunorthernstar

[instagram-feed]
 

Follow us on Instagram »

Join the
conversation ...

NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow through at a tournament in the Fall 2024 season. The Huskies finished the Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate in 12th place on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Men’s golf finishes 12th at Thunderbirds Intercollegiate
By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | March 18, 2025
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 men's golf senior Felix Krammer prepares for a putt on the green at a tournament in the fall. Krammer tied for 12th place at the Lake Las Vegas Intercollegiate on Wednesday, leading the Huskies to a second place finish in their first tournament of the spring. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Men’s golf kicks off spring season with 2nd place finish at Lake Las Vegas Invitational
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow through while attempting a chip shot in a tournament during the fall 2024 season. Krammer and the Huskies open the spring season on Monday at the Lake Las Vegas Intercollegiate. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Krammer, Sluzas lead men’s golf heading into spring season
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
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
NIU cross country senior Olivia Southby runs right behind McKendree sophomore Lydia Trump. The Huskies finished in 12th place at the Mid-American Conference championship on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Huskies finish 12th at MAC Championship
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | November 3, 2024
NIU track and field then-freshman Faith Rouse runs, trailing closely behind a teammate Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. NIU had two second-place finishers at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championship, which wrapped up on Saturday. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)
Track and field dominates high jump at MAC Indoor Championship
By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | March 2, 2025
A group of runners begin the 5k race at the NIU Huskie Opener on Sept 6. NIU cross country will compete at the Mid-American Conference Championship on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
NIU Cross Country set to finish season at MAC Championship
NIU runners from left, senior Emma Vorpagel, freshman Rachel Dietrich, sophomore Morgan Gioia and senior Olivia Southby run on Sept. 6 at the 5k North 40 course. NIU cross country finished in eighth place on Friday at the Bradley Pink Classic. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Cross country takes 8th at Bradley Pink Classic
NIU track & field then-sophomore Ari Christian (left) and then-graduate student Aasiyah Barr (right) run at the Redbird Tune-Up last February. After competing at the John Gartland Invitational on Saturday, the Huskies snatched two individual victories and a top-three team finish. (photo courtesy of Illinois State University Athletics)
Dendy, Wilk take first place as track finishes third at John Gartland Invitational
NIU track and field then-junior Roshell Rowe runs at the Redbird Tune Up on last February. NIU competed in two events on Friday, winning the high jump event at both the Grand Valley State University Big Meet and the Chicagoland Indoor Championship. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Huskies take high jump at both the GVSU Big Meet And the Chicagoland Indoor Championship
 

Advertisement

 
 
 
Junior gymnast Kiera O’Shea performs on floor exercise during the fourth rotation of the Huskies’ dual meet against Mid-American Conference foe Eastern Michigan University on Feb. 2 inside the Convocation Center in DeKalb. On Tuesday, O'Shea was named to the Mid-American Conference First Team. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)
O’Shea earns All-MAC First Team honors on vault
By Northern Star Sports Staff | March 18, 2025
NIU wrestling redshirt junior Blake West takes down Southern Illinois University Edwardsville freshman Drew Davis as the Huskies defeated SIUE by a score of 19-12 on Feb. 22. West, along with redshirt sophomore Landen Johnson, were eliminated from the NCAA Wrestling Championship on Friday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Huskie duo comes up short in NCAA Tourney
By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | March 22, 2025
NIU gymnastics sophomore Isabella Ross prepares to compete in the balance beam event against Kent State University on Feb. 7. The Huskies fell to the University of Illinois by a score of 194.875-193.475 on Sunday. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Huskies take loss in last regular season meet
NIU gymnastics senior Alana Anderson turns during her flip on the high bar as part of her exhibition routine on Jan. 25. against Illinois State University. The Huskies fell to Central Michigan University by a score of 194.400-194.175 on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Kelly takes all-around title, Huskies fall to Central Michigan
NIU wrestling redshirt junior Blake West faces off with University at Buffalo sophomore Max Elton during the Beauty and the Beast meet on Feb. 7. West became the Mid-American Conference 125 pound champion during the MAC Championships on Saturday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Blake West wins NIU’s first 125 pound MAC Championship since 2007
NIU wrestling redshirt junior Blake West battles University at Buffalo sophomore Max Elton in the meet on Feb. 7. The Huskies finished the regular season with a 7-3 (6-1 MAC) record after defeating Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 19-12 on Saturday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Wrestling wraps up regular season, defeats Cougars
Redshirt junior pitcher Adam Brouwer (11) winds up to pitch during the first inning of Friday’s series opener against Central Michigan University at Ralph McKenzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. Brouwer pitched six innings, giving up an earned run and two walks while striking out four batters. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gregorio’s ninth inning error costs Huskies home opening win
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 21, 2025
NIU softball then-sophomore pitcher Lily Cassell prepares to pitch at Mary M. Bell Field last spring. The Huskies fell to Miami University (OH) by a score of 5-3 on Friday, kicking off a three-game series against the RedHawks. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Softball stunned by Miami in Oxford
By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | March 22, 2025
NIU baseball then-freshman right fielder Charlie Parcell (44) throws the ball to the infield during the sixth inning against Kent State University on April 19. The Huskies dropped their first conference game in a 15-5 loss to Kent State on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Huskies strand 12, fall to Kent State in 8 innings
NIU baseball then-freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) beats the throw at first base during a game against Ball State University on May 3. The Huskies completed a series sweep against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville during a doubleheader on Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Huskies complete sweep in first series win
NIU softball senior middle infielder and outfielder Jenna Turner catches a softball with her right foot on second base during an exhibition game during the fall. The Huskies split wins on Monday in a doubleheader against Lindenwood University. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Softball splits doubleheader against Lindenwood
NIU head softball coach Kathryn Gleason directs NIU senior outfielder Jenna Turner while at third base during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies split a doubleheader on Sunday, winning a 3-0 game against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and falling to Saint Louis University by a score of 6-0. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Huskies overcome Phoenix, fall to Billikens in doubleheader
 

Advertisement

 
 
 
NIU men's golf head coach John Carlson eyes down an NIU golfer's shot. After wrapping up the fall season on Oct. 27, Carlson announced the signing of three recruits for the 2025 season on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Men’s golf signs three for 2025 recruiting class
By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 19, 2024
Graduate student Emma Thorman watches her drive during her follow-through from the tee box. Thorman finished tied for 56th place as NIU women's golf finished in 12th place out of 12 teams at the Jim West Challenge on Monday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Women’s golf finishes last in final fall tournament
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | October 21, 2024
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow-through while staring down his chip shot. Krammer finished in sixth place at the White Sands Collegiate which wrapped up on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Huskies finish in 6th place at White Sands Collegiate
NIU senior golfer Felix Krammer eyes the fairway after completing his drive. Tying for second place, Krammer led the Huskies to Victory this weekend at the Badger Invitational at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison, Wisconsin. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Felix Krammer named MAC Golfer of the Week
Senior Caroline Kent watches her drive from the tee box on her follow-through. Kent led NIU women's golf as the Huskies finished in last place on Tuesday at the Illini Women's Invitational at Medinah. (Northern Star File Photo)
Women’s golf finishes last at the Illini Women’s Invitational at Medinah
Sophomore Eva Nijenhuis watches the ball as she attempts a putt on the green. Women's golf finished in 11th place at the Diane Thomason Invitational on Tuesday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Women’s golf takes 11th at Diane Thomason Invitational
NIU men’s tennis sophomore James Theriault prepares to receive the ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships ending on Oct. 27, 2024. The Huskies dropped their match against the University at Buffalo by a score of 5-2 on Thursday. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)
Huskies drop fourth conference match in loss to Buffalo
By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | March 21, 2025
NIU women’s tennis freshman Theodora Kousiou crouches down to prepare to return the ball during her match against Valparaiso University sophomore Lillian Kelly on Feb. 14. Kousiou earned one of the Huskies’ 2 points in their 5-2 loss against Ball State University on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Huskies fall to Cardinals in first MAC loss
By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | March 21, 2025
NIU men’s tennis sophomore Chiao Bo Suo Nan follows though after returning the ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships ending on Oct. 27. The Huskies defeated Eastern Kentucky University by a score of 4-3 on Saturday. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)
Huskies inch past Eastern Kentucky
NIU men’s tennis sophomore James Theriault prepares to receive the ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships ending on Oct. 27. The Huskies fell to DePaul University and Belmont University on Friday, dropping to 5-6 on the season. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)
Men’s tennis suffers sweep in doubleheader, falls to DePaul and Belmont
A graphic shows NIU women's tennis freshman Irmak Budak as this week's Huskie of the Week. Budak left this weekend's pair of events undefeated, picking up wins against Eastern Michigan University and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Sunday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)
Huskie of the Week: Budak wreaks weekend havoc on Eagles, Warhawks
NIU women’s tennis junior Jenna Horne returns the ball during the Huskies’ match against Lewis University on Feb. 15. The Huskies won their first conference matchup against Eastern Michigan University by a score of 5-2 before sweeping the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Huskies earn first MAC win, sweep Whitewater