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This week in Huskie sports graphic featuring NIU sports in action from the fall season. The Northern Star Sports Staff previews the week of Oct. 2 to Oct. 8 in this week in Huskie sports. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)
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Volleyball's win streak highlights this week in Huskie sports
Graduate forward Rodahn Evans screens the Kent State goalie during NIU hockeys game against Kent State University on Sept. 16. The Huskies fell to the Golden Flashes by a final score of 4-3. (Courtesy of NIU hockey)
Sports
Hockey falls in overtime thriller
From left: Graduate outside hitter Katie Erdmann, junior setter Sophie Hurt, junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo, graduate student outside hitter Isabelle Percoco, junior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic and sophomore middle blocker Savanah Brandt switch sides after winning the second set of Saturday’s volleyball match between NIU and Miami University at Victor E. Court. The Huskies defeated the RedHawks to complete a weekend sweep of Miami. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)
Sports
Volleyball routs Miami, moves to 3-games unbeaten
Senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) looks to take an open pass to senior wide receiver Kacper Rutkiewicz (8) during the third quarter against Southern Illinois University on Sept. 9. The Huskies lost to Southern Illinois University 14-11. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)
Sports
Football comes up short in shootout
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Redshirt sophomore Quarterback Ethan Hampton looks for an open pass during Saturdays game against the University of Tulsa. Tulsa defeated the Huskies by a final score of 22-14. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)
COLUMN: NIU football has offensive quandary
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter | September 29, 2023
Junior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic rises up to spike a ball against Miami University at Victor E. Court. The Huskies defeated the RedHawks 3-2 on Friday. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)
Huskies ground RedHawks for first home win
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | September 30, 2023
University of Tulsa special teams unit pushes against NIU punt cover during Saturday games. Tulsa beat the Huskies 22-14. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)
Football begins MAC play against defending champs
NIU offensive line sets against Tulsa defensive line during Saturdays game at the Huskie Stadium. On Saturday, the Huskies were defeated by Tulsa 22-14. (Cameron Whittington | Northern Star)
Quarterback carousel not enough in Huskies' loss
Junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo serves the ball during NIU’s season-opener against the Chicago State University Cougars on Aug. 25 at the NIU Convocation Center. The Huskies are set to play in Victor E. Court for the first time this season Friday against the Miami University RedHawks. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)
Huskies to host RedHawks in MAC home opener
Junior libero Crew Hoffmeier (1) celebrates after a rally during NIUs home volleyball match against the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on Aug. 26 at the NIU Convocation Center. Hoffmeier is in her first season as NIUs starting libero and has produced dig averages that rank among the best in the MAC and the nation. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)
Hoffmeier igniting NIU’s fire
 

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Junior forward Taisei Arima battles for the ball during mens soccers game against Missouri State University on Sept. 16. The Huskies were shut out by the Bears by a final score of 3-0. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)
Men’s soccer vs Loyola ruled no-contest
By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2023
Graduate forward Sahara Zingano (22) speeds toward the Toledo goal with control of the ball. On Sunday, the Huskies tied with Toledo 1-1. (Melody Elbel | Northern Star)
Women's soccer falls to Bobcats, extend winless streak
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor | September 28, 2023
Huskie junior forward Taisei Arima rushes the ball upfield during NIU mens soccers Missouri Valley Conference opener against Missorui State on Sept. 16. The Huskies lost the game y a final score of 3-0. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)
Men's soccer falters in second straight shutout
Midfielder senior Camilo Estrada (left) stands in the rain waiting for the to return play during the Huskies Oct. 12, 2022 mens soccer game against Northwestern University at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)
Huskies shutout in first Missouri Valley Conference action
Freshman forward Tyra King (5) heads the ball toward sophomore defender Angelina Briggs (9) and senior defender Abby Adams during the Huskies Sunday game against Toledo. On Sunday, the Huskies tied with Toledo 1-1. (Melody Elbel | Northern Star)
Huskies knot Toledo behind late Thompson goal
Then-junior midfielder Abby Zipse (center) passing the ball to forward and then freshman teammate Amber Best on Oct. 16, 2022 at the NIU Track and Field & Soccer Complex. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)
Huskies silenced at home by Blue Demons
Then-sophomore Ben Sluzas shoots down range at the NCAA Regional in Salem, South Carolina on May 16. The Huskies won the MAC title, shooting an 896 (Mike Hasse | NIU Athletics)
Ben Sluzas named MAC Co-Golfer of the Week
By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | September 23, 2023
Then-junior Jasmine Ly shoots at the MAC Tournament from April 21 to April 23. Ly tied the NIU record for lowest round score at the Johnie Imes Invitational and earned MAC Golfer of the Week. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Ly nabs MAC Golfer of the Week
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | September 30, 2023
Graduate student Zach Place studies his shot at the MAC Championship in May. Place tied for 10th place at the VCU Shootout on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Taylor Strnad)
Sluzas, Place lead Huskies at VCU shootout
Then-senior Zach Place walks on the course at the NCAA Regional in May. The Huskies finished the event in ninth place. (Mike Hasse | NIU Athletics)
Sluzas leads Huskies at Gopher Invitational
Senior golfer Jasmine Ly following through on her swing on Tuesday. Ly finished in a tie for third place at the Redbird Invitational. (Bill Salyer | Illinois State Athletics)
Ly ties NIU single round record
Senior golfer Jasmine Ly following through on her swing on Tuesday. Ly finished in a tie for third place at the Redbird Invitational. (Bill Salyer | Illinois State Athletics)
Women's golf places 12th at Mary Fossum Invitational
Finegan leads Huskies in Joe Piane Notre Dame Classic
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter | September 29, 2023
Scout Regular, a junior hurdler, took first in the 100-meter hurdles Saturday. Scout also took first in the 4x100-meter relay. (Nyla Owens| Northern Star)
Track and field wins seven events in Huskie Classic
By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter | May 7, 2023
Cross country struggles at Mel Brodt Collegiate Open
Senior Julia Finegan runs at the Western Illinois Invitational cross country meet on Sept. 1. The Huskies finished the event tied for second place. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Carrillo, NIU debut with second place tie
Diamond Riley, Aquilla St. Louis claim top finishes
Top 10 finishes highlight strong showing at Michael Johnson Invitational
 

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Junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari starting her beam routine at the EMU gymnastics meet in February. Al-Ashari earned 9.850 for her beam performance. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)
3 gymnasts participate in NCAA Tournament
By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | April 6, 2023
NIU redshirt freshman Blake West opposes Buffalo’s redshirt freshman Mason Bush in the first match of the wrestling side of the meet on Feb. 4 at the Convocation Center. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)
7 Huskie wrestlers named to All-MAC Academic team
By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | March 30, 2023
Junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari posing during her beam routine at the EMU gymnastics meet. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)
Hamp, Al-Ashari, Nock to represent NIU at Denver Regional
Then-junior Natalie Hamp finishes her landing after an attempt on the uneven parallel bars during a meet on Feb. 13, 2021.
2 gymnasts receive All-MAC honors
Central Michigan redshirt freshman Chandler Amaker (left) and NIU redshirt senior Izzak Olejnik battle at 165 during a dual meet Friday. (Courtesy Central Michigan Athletics)
MAC champion Olejnik enters transfer portal
NIU redshirt senior Izzak Olejnik grapples with Kent State University sophomore Enrique Munguia during Sundays dual meet. The 165-pound wrestlers clashed in a battle of nationally-ranked opponents. Olejnik and Munguia were ranked No. 10 and No. 25 respectively in the Dec. 13 InterMat rankings for their weight class. (David Dermer)
Olejnik nabs All-American honors at NCAA championships
Junior catcher Colin Summerhill (left) approaches NIU Baseball Head Coach Mike Kunigonis in the dugout during the teams game against Toledo Sunday at Ralph McKinzie Field. The game was Kunigonis last as a head coach at NIU, after his contract was not renewed and he was relieved from his position. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
Kunigonis out as head baseball coach
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | May 8, 2023
NIU freshman utility player Danielle Stewart (22) reaches for the ball as junior catcher Ellis Erickson (23) passes it to her at home plate during NIU Softballs home game against Central Michigan University March 31 at Mary M. Bell Field. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Stewart's strikeout parade leads Huskies past Bulls
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter | May 1, 2023
Huskie junior catcher and outfielder Colin Summerhill dives to third base as Rockets’s sophomore catcher Brayden White (18) catches the ball thrown to him by freshman third baseman Troy Sudbrook (10), completing a double play to get both Summerhill and Demetral. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
Rockets rout Huskies on senior day
NIU junior shortstop Andre Demetral (1) rounds to third base after stealing second base in the bottom of the first inning. Demetral scored off of a hit by junior first baseman Colin Summerhill, earning the Huskies their first run of the game and setting the score 3-1. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)
Summerhill's home run helps Huskies snap skid
NIU junior infielder Caitlyn Shumaker (3) points to communicate with a coach before an inning on March 31. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Huskies split doubleheader against Buffalo
Senior utility player Sam Mallinder (18) high-fives the first base coach after hitting a single that drove in a run during the third inning. The Huskies lost the game 7-6. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
6th-inning grand slam propels Huskies in doubleheader split
 

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Then-sophomore Ben Sluzas shoots down range at the NCAA Regional in Salem, South Carolina on May 16. The Huskies won the MAC title, shooting an 896 (Mike Hasse | NIU Athletics)
Men's golf set to build off MAC title
By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | September 6, 2023
Huskies take fifth at Redbird Invitational
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | September 12, 2023
Mens head golf coach John Carlson (Left) talks through a shot with then-senior Tommy Dunsire during the first round of the 2021 Saint Marys Invitational at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)
NIU men's golf wins MAC Championship
Freshman Ben Sluzas hits off on Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California. NIU competed in the Saint Marys Invitational from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, finishing in 17th place.
Sluzas wins second consecutive MAC Golfer of the Week honors
Then-junior Jasmine Ly shoots at the MAC Tournament from April 21 to April 23. Ly tied the NIU record for lowest round score at the Johnie Imes Invitational and earned MAC Golfer of the Week. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Women's golf prepares for 2023-2024 season
NIU womens golf junior Emily Romancew swings her driver at the Atlantic Invitational in February at the Indian Spring Country Club in Boynton Beach, Fla. Romancew finished tied for 11th place Tuesday at the Pinetree Collegiate Invitational, hosted by Kennesaw State at the Pinetree Country Club. (Photo courtesy of Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)
3 Huskies earn All-MAC selections
NIU freshman tennis player Iker Gaztambide Arrastia completes a serve against University of Toledo’s Marko Galic, a senior, during their singles match on April 7 at DeKalb High School. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Three Huskies earn MAC postseason honors
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter | April 26, 2023
Broncos spoil Huskies' season finale
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter | April 24, 2023
Junior Cheng En Tsai returns a serve from his opponent Friday afternoon. The University of Toledo Rockets defeated the Huskies 4-3. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Men's tennis falls to Toledo in tight contest
Huskies' doubles streak snapped in loss to Buffalo
RedHawks smoke Huskies in Ohio
Freshman Reagan Welch assumes the ready position during a match against the University of St. Francis on Feb. 11. Welch earned victories in two singles matches and one doubles match during NIUs weekend trip in the state of Iowa. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)
Huskies struggle in doubles, shut out by Cardinals
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