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Carlos Finney Jr.

Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter

Carlos Finney Jr. is a sports reporter at the Northern Star. He is a journalism major with a minor in sports management. Carlos has covered volleyball, wrestling and is currently covering men's soccer.

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Gas is priced at $4.19 per gallon at the Shell gas station, 175 W. Lincoln Highway. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Gas prices falling, but still unstable

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 14, 2022
BP gas station located on West Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The gas is priced at 3.94/gal (Bridgette Fox | Northern Star)

Weekly Gas Update: Sept. 19

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 19, 2022
Defensemen Adrian Lara (no. 5) tracks down the ball during a defensive stand during NIUs 5-2 victory over Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference semi-final in Nov. 2021.

Men’s soccer draws even with Bradley

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 2, 2022
Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson being announced the winner March 7 after his 8-5 decision win in the 2020 MAC Championship semifinals at the Convocation Center.

Wrestling topples SIUE on senior night

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 21, 2022
This All-Star Weekend should be an exciting one, all ending with the All-Star Game 7 p.m. Sunday on TNT.

Team Lebron to defend All-Star title

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 17, 2022
Junior sprinter Neshay Curtis in a race during the 2018 track season

Huskies show off speed in Allendale

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 12, 2022
Redshirt senior Brit Wilson assumes top position over Buffalo redshirt junior Pete Acciardi in Saturdays dual against the University at Buffalo at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, New York. Wilson won the matchup by decision 5-0 to put NIU ahead 15-11 before the Huskies lost the final two matches to seal a 17-15 loss. (Paul Hokanson | UB Athletics)

Wrestling bested by Buffalo rally

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 5, 2022
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan, center, is defended by Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris, left, and guard Jalen Suggs, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

This weekend’s biggest NBA matchup

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
February 3, 2022
Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson grapples with his opponent March 7, 2021 during his Semifinal match at the 2020 MAC Wrestling Championships at the NIU Convocation Center.

Wrestling splits duals in Little Rock

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
January 30, 2022
Brit Wilson takes home individual MAC Championship

Wrestling splits Boilermaker Duals

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 24, 2021
Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (30) and Draymond Green celebrate late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Cleveland. The Warriors won 104-89.

Top NBA headlines for Nov. 19

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 19, 2021
First day of MAC Wrestling Championships see two Huskies move on to the finals

NIU Wrestling falls short to Rider

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 15, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo sets to spike against Wisconsin on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court.

Huskies get critical win versus Bulls

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 12, 2021
Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson grapples with his opponent March 7, 2021 during his Semifinal match at the 2020 MAC Wrestling Championships at the NIU Convocation Center.

Wilson claims 184 title at MSU Open

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 7, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo winds up for a serve on Sept. 18. Atiemo has quickly grown into a starter for the volleyball team.

Huskies beats Akron in four sets

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 5, 2021
Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

Cross country runs at MAC meet

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
November 3, 2021
The NIU volleyball team celebrates after a kill against WIU on Aug. 27. The Huskies record now sits at 11-11.

NIU sweeps Golden Flashes at home

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 29, 2021
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray scrambles away from New England Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger, left, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass.

Top 3 NFL headlines from week 7

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 28, 2021
Head coach Ray Gooden coaches his team from the sidelines during a match on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court. Gooden has coached at NIU for 20 years.

Gooden reflects on 20 years at NIU

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 25, 2021
The volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Toledo on Oct. 22.

NIU bests Toledo to open weekend

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 22, 2021
Brooklyn Nets Kevin Durant plays during a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Philadelphia.

Top 3 NBA headlines for Oct. 22

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 22, 2021
Chicago Bulls DeMar DeRozan drives against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half of an NBA basketball preseason game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Cleveland.

Bulls loaded entering new season

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 19, 2021
Lisa Carlsen, womens basketball Head Coach, speaks about the team at Media Day Nov. 2, 2017.

Coffee with Carlsen to return Oct. 26

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 18, 2021
Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

Cross country tune up for MAC meet

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 15, 2021
Head volleyball coach Ray Gooden coaches on his team during a Sept. 18 game against Wisconsin at Victor E. Court.

Huskies lose to Ball State in three

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 15, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo (middle) leaps to perform a spike against Wisconsin on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court.

Atiemo adjusting fast to college, NIU

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 14, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo attempts a spike against Western Illinois on the morning of Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball opens weekend with win

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 2, 2021
Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski serves against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. Jablonski leads the Huskies with 198 kills in 56 sets this season.

Volleyball loses in four to Broncos

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 29, 2021
Fans cheer on the NIU football team on Sept. 25, 2021 at Huskie Stadium.

Homecoming spotlight on Athletics

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 28, 2021
Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski serves against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. Jablonski leads the Huskies with 198 kills in 56 sets this season.

Volleyball drops third straight game

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 24, 2021
Chicago Cubs Willson Contreras reacts after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Milwaukee.

Cubs ponder future without stars

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 20, 2021
Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

Huskies secure top 10 at Redbird

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 19, 2021
NIU Volleyball head coach Ray Gooden watches on during NIUs game against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies sit at 2-2 heading into a home matchup with EIU on Saturday.

Green Bay ends Huskies’ win streak

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 17, 2021
Tennis opens season in River Forest

Tennis opens season in River Forest

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 16, 2021
Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski (right) attempts to spike the ball over a a wall of Air Force players in the Huskies 3-0 win at Victor E. Court on Aug. 28.

Volleyball sweeps day in S. Carolina

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 10, 2021
The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

NIU Family Weekend to kick off Friday

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 9, 2021
Chicago Bulls Ayo Dosunmo throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bulls forming team for playoff push

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 8, 2021
Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

Cross Country season starts in Iowa

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
September 4, 2021
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