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Freshman Arianna Calloway sits in front of a gray background. Calloway earned MAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week after breaking NIU's high jump record. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Calloway earns MAC honor after record-breaking performance

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2023
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Jalon Johnson attempts to catch the ball in the snow against Central Michigan last Tuesday. The Huskies will look to reclaim the Bronze Stalk Trophy on Tuesday against Ball State. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Football to battle for Bronze Stalk

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
November 5, 2023
NIU cross country head coach Juan Carrillo takes in the scene at an NIU event. Carrillo is in his first year as head coach of NIU cross country. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Culture shifter: The Carrillo effect on NIU cross country

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
October 26, 2023
Then-junior Mikael Vollbach stands ready to receive a serve during men's tennis' match against the University of Illinois Chicago on Feb. 22. Vollbach and senior Cheng En Tsai won two doubles matches before falling in the Round of 16 at the ITA Regional this weekend. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Norlin earns four wins at ITA Regional

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
October 24, 2023
Redshirt junior punter Tom Foley prepares to punt the ball during football's game against the University of Nebraska on Sept. 16. Foley was named the MAC West Specialist Player of the Week. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Foley earns football’s third consecutive MAC Player of the Week honor

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
October 23, 2023
Huskie junior forward Taisei Arima rushes the ball upfield during NIU men's soccer's Missouri Valley Conference opener against Missouri State on Sept. 16. The Huskies shut out the Bradley University Braves Saturday by a final score of 1-0. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Men’s soccer shuts out Bradley

By Sana Polizzi, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2023
Graduate student Zach Place takes a shot during NIU men's golf's practice. The Huskies are looking to break through early-season struggles and repeat as MAC champions. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] COLUMN: Men’s golf is on the rise

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2023
Graduate student Zach Place watches his shot during an NIU men's golf practice day. Place received MAC Golfer of the Week after his fourth place finish at the Purdue Fall Invitational. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Place earns MAC Golfer of the Week after 4th place finish

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2023
Sophomore midfielder Angel Rodriguez guides the ball on Aug. 27 at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex against the University of Memphis. Rodriguez scored the lone goal against the Tigers. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Men’s soccer halts winless skid at Marquette

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2023
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)

[Photo] Huskies to host RedHawks in MAC home opener

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 28, 2023
Junior libero Crew Hoffmeier (1) celebrates after a rally during NIU's 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 NIU's starting libero and has produced dig averages that rank among the best in the MAC and the nation. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Hoffmeier igniting NIU’s fire

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 26, 2023
NIU graduate student right side hitter Isabelle Percoco celebrates after a rally in the Huskies’ season-opener against Chicago State University on Aug. 25 at the NIU Convocation Center. NIU split its recent away series against Bowling Green State University on Thursday and Friday to begin MAC play at .500. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

[Photo] COLUMN: Volleyball may have found its spark

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 25, 2023
Vice President and Athletic Director Sean Frazier announced Chris Barker as senior associate athletic director for development and revenue generation Thursday. barker's tenure at NIU begins Monday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Athletics add Barker to executive team

By Sana Polizzi, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2023
Then-junior Jasmine Ly shoots at the MAC Tournament from April 21 to April 23. The Huskies finished second at the event. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Women’s golf prepares for 2023-2024 season

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
September 6, 2023
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)

[Photo] Carrillo, NIU debut with second place tie

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
September 2, 2023
Sophomore midfielder Angel Rodriguez guides the ball at the NIU Soccer and Track and Field Complex on Aug. . Rodriguez scored the lone goal against University of Memphis. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Offense sputters in Huskies’ loss to Memphis

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
August 27, 2023
NIU women's 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)

[Photo] Ly, Romancew lead Huskies to fourth at Pinetree Collegiate

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2023
NIU has added Wesley Beschorner (left) and Adam Breske to NIU's coaching staff.

[Photo] NIU adds Beschorner, Breske to coaching staff

By Northern Star Sports Staff
January 31, 2023
A poster for the upcoming Holiday Donation Drive hosted by NIU women’s basketball in partnership with the Safe Passage Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of DeKalb. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Women’s basketball to host donation drive

By Northern Star Sports Staff
December 16, 2022
Left: Sophomore linebacker Daveren Rayner assumes his defensive position pre-play during NIU's road game against the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Sept. 10 at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Right: Redshirt sophomore punter Tom Foley punting during the second quarter of NIU's season-opening game versus the Eastern Illinois University Panthers on Sept. 1 at Huskie Stadium.

[Photo] Rayner and Foley secure MAC weekly honors

September 26, 2022
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[Photo] Wamer takes home MAC Defensive Player of the Week honors

By Northern Star Sports Staff
September 21, 2022
Fifth-year senior defender Kylee Hermeyer kicks away from the net in NIU's matchup against Western Illinois on Sept. 9.

[Photo] Women’s soccer held scoreless in Wisconsin road trip

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
Sophomore Renata Peterson follows through on a swing.

[Photo] Huskies take fourth at Redbird Invite

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 12, 2022
Sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo celebrates between rallies during an exhibition match against the University of Northern Iowa on Aug. 20. Atiemo was NIU's co-leader in kills (11) against the UMKC Roos Friday.

[Photo] Volleyball sweeps Roos in Kansas City tourney

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 9, 2022
Then-freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo leaps up for a hit over the net in a match against Eastern Michigan Universty on Oct. 1, 2021. Atiemo was named to the Mid-American Conference All-Freshman Team for her performance last season.

[Photo] NIU Volleyball set to open 2022 with home tournament

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
August 24, 2022
Senior distance runner Grace Louis races in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Redbird Invite on April 2 in Normal, Illinois. Louis recorded her highest finish at the event after crossing the finish line in 11:40.02 to claim second place. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Grace Louis shows versatility as two-sport athlete

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
May 17, 2022
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[Photo] Moreno bonds with Huskies as new distance runner coach

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
April 26, 2022
Rashon Burno holds an NIU men's basketball jersey March 8, with the NIU Convocation Center's court below him in DeKalb. NIU introduced Burno as the new men's basketball head coach Monday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball announces head coach

By James Krause
March 6, 2021
NIU junior Tommy Dunsire rips driver Oct. 9, during an intra-squad competition at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois.

[Photo] Men’s golf opens season with 20 stroke victory

By Wes Sanderson
March 1, 2021
Former NIU baseball Head Coach Walt Owens.

[Photo] Remembering Walt Owens: Coach, teacher, mentor

By James Krause
September 24, 2020
Brooke Stonebraker

[Photo] Brooke Stonebraker signs letter of intent to join Huskies

By Justin Kelley
April 18, 2020
Head coach Thomas Hammock addresses the team during Spring football practice.

[Photo] Huskies ready for Illinois State visit for programs’ 57th meeting

By James Krause
August 30, 2019
Head Coach Thomas Hammock was welcomed back to NIU during his Jan. 18, 2019 introductory news conference.

[Photo] Hammock’s loyalty runs deep for NIU

By James Krause
February 13, 2019
Football head coach Thomas Hammock is among the 2022 Hall of Fame inductees.

[Photo] Hammock is an exemplary choice

By Northern Star Editorial Board
January 23, 2019
Women's tennis competes in Drake Invitational

Women’s tennis competes in Drake Invitational

By Courtesy NIU Athletics
September 19, 2017
Athletes react to MAC rule changes

Athletes react to MAC rule changes

By Courtesy NIU Athletics
September 19, 2016
Athletes react to MAC rule change

Athletes react to MAC rule change

By Courtesy NIU Athletics
September 19, 2016
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