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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
LATEST IN SPORTS
FOOTBALL
NIU redshirt freshman defensive tackle Amari Washington (11) rushes against redshirt freshman offensive lineman Tyler Chambers (76) during the team's spring practice on April 23 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Washington played in three games as a true freshman in 2025. (Eric McGill | Northern Star)
NIU depth chart projection: How defense, special teams look after spring ball
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter • Apr 30, 2026
NIU sophomore quarterback Brady Davidson throws a pass as redshirt senior quarterback Jalen Macon watches before the team's Spring Showcase on Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Davidson and Macon are competing to be the Huskies' starting quarterback in 2026. (Eric McGill | Northern Star)
Macon or Davidson at QB? Projecting NIU’s post-spring offensive depth chart
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter • Apr 28, 2026
NIU redshirt senior quarterback Jalen Macon hands off to junior running back Telly Johnson Jr. (45) during the first quarter of NIU’s Spring Showcase on Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Macon and Johnson each scored rushing touchdowns to lead Team NIU to a 17-10 win against Team Huskies. (Eric McGill | Northern Star)
Jalen Macon, Telly Johnson Jr. power Team NIU to spring game victory
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter • Apr 26, 2026
NFL draft profile: Quinn Urwiler more than meets the eye
NFL draft profile: Quinn Urwiler more than meets the eye
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter • Apr 16, 2026
VOLLEYBALL
Members of the NIU volleyball team huddle up before the Huskies’ match against the University at Buffalo on Oct. 31. Head coach Sondra D’Amore announced three new signees for the 2026 season on Nov. 13. (Marco Alavarez | Northern Star)
D’Amore adds 3 to 2026 roster
By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter • Dec 3, 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: Farewell fall, welcome winter
By Skyler Kisellus, Joseph Segreti and Eric Avila • Nov 20, 2025
NIU volleyball sophomore middle blocker Rylea Alvin (8) sets the ball during the Huskies’ match against Western Michigan University on Oct. 7. NIU ended its 2025 season with a 3-1 win over Kent State University on Saturday. (Northern Star file photo)
Volleyball wins last game of season over Kent State
By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter • Nov 16, 2025
NIU wrestling sophomore Charles Curtis (left) lifts redshirt junior wrestler Tommy Curran before claiming the 141-pound match at the Red-Black Dual on Oct. 30. The Huskies defeated American University before falling to Purdue University on Saturday at the Boilermaker Duals. (Northern Star file photo)
Wrestling splits day at Boilermaker Duals
By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter • Nov 16, 2025
NIU baseball junior starting pitcher Danny Cihocki (10) delivers a pitch in the top of the second inning against Miami University on March 20 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. Cihocki was credited with NIU's 12-10 win again Coastal Carolina University for the first round of the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament on Friday at Florida State University. (Northern Star File Photo)The NIU Baseball team cheers from the dugout during the game against Miami University on March 20 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. NIU advances to the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Tallahassee Region and will face Coastal Carolina University at 7 p.m. Friday at Florida State University. (Eric McGill | Northern Star)
MEN'S SOCCER
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: Farewell fall, welcome winter
By Skyler Kisellus, Joseph Segreti and Eric Avila • Nov 20, 2025
3 Huskies earn MVC honors
By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor • Nov 13, 2025
Gallery: Huskies’ post-season ends after quarterfinals loss to Western Michigan
By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor • Nov 11, 2025
Huskies eliminated from MVC tournament with loss to Western Michigan
By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor • Nov 9, 2025
WOMEN'S SOCCER
NIU women’s soccer senior midfielder Katie Bennett (8) prepares to take a free kick during the Huskies’ match against Akron University on Sept. 25. Sports Reporter Abel Naranjo shares his greatest takeaways from women’s soccer’s 2025 season. (Northern Star File Photo)
NARANJO: Women’s soccer plagued by squandered chances in 2025
By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter • Nov 12, 2025
Huskies end season with 5th straight loss
By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter • Oct 29, 2025
Huskies lose 4th in a row, miss MAC tournament for 2nd straight season
By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter • Oct 27, 2025
Huskies extend losing streak to 3 with loss to Bobcats
By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter • Oct 20, 2025
CROSS COUNTRY
NIU cross country freshman Claire Helmila passes the 3k mark while competing in the Huskie Classic on Sept. 5. Helmila was one of three Huskies who raced in the NCAA Midwest Regional on Friday. (Northern Star file photo)
Cross country finishes season at NCAA Midwest Regionals
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter • Nov 17, 2025
Huskies finish last at MAC Championship
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter • Nov 2, 2025
Cross country records 5 personal bests in Peoria
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter • Oct 18, 2025
MEN'S GOLF
NIU men’s golf sophomore Jack Mulligan follows through on a swing during practice at Rich Harvest Farms. Mulligan was NIU’s top finisher as the Huskies took 16th place at the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate over the weekend. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Men’s golf finishes 16th at Robert Kepler Intercollegiate
By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter • Apr 14, 2026
McCall named MAC Golfer of the Week
By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor • Mar 3, 2026
NIU logs 4 top-25 finishes, ties for 3rd at Lake Las Vegas Invitational
By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief • Feb 25, 2026
WOMEN'S GOLF
NIU women’s golf sophomore Mia Raines takes a shot during the GCU Invitational on Feb. 24. Raines finished in 16th place as the Huskies took seventh place at the Mid-American Conference championship tournament. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Women’s golf finishes 7th at MAC tournament
By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter • Apr 30, 2026
Women’s golf takes 13th at Boilermaker Spring Classic
By Brynn Krug, Managing Editor • Apr 15, 2026
Women’s golf takes 6th at Nashville Invitational
By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter • Mar 25, 2026
 

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ALL-STAR
A graphic shows the logo for “All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast.” All-Star is a weekly podcast hosted by Senior Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus and Sports Reporter Joseph Segreti. (Northern Star file photo)
A graphic shows the logo for “All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast.” All-Star is a weekly podcast hosted by Senior Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus and Sports Reporter Joseph Segreti. (Northern Star file photo)
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