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NIU track and field then-senior Malia Watkins makes a turn on the track during the Cyclone Open last January. Watkins took first place in the 100-meter dash at the Redbird Challenge on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Track and field picks up 4 first-place finishes at Redbird Challenge

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter
March 30, 2025
Licensed NIU merchandise is displayed inside an apparel store located inside the Convocation Center. NIU will open two permanent apparel store locations in the fall. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] NIU Athletics unveils plans for on-campus apparel stores

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
August 9, 2024
Graduate student golfer Zach Place watches his putt during an NIU men's golf practice. Place finished tied for 25th at the Lake Las Vegas Invitational on Wednesday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Sluzas, Place lead NIU men’s golf into spring season

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2024
Senior defensive tackle James Ester eyes his opponent in an NIU football home game against the University of Tulsa on Sep. 23, 2023. Ester is one of the few NIU football players that have declared the 2024 NFL Draft. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Previewing the 2024 NFL Draft prospects from the MAC

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2024
Senior Diana Lukyanova prepares for a strike at the Chick Evans Field House. Lukyanova was 3-0 in finished singles and doubles matches Friday against Western Illinois University and Bradley University. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Women’s tennis undefeated against Western Illinois and Bradley

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 17, 2024
Redshirt senior Jaivon Jones studies his Lock Haven University opponent at the Beauty and the Beast meet Friday. Jones was announced as the MAC Co-West Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Jones announced as MAC Co-West Wrestler of the Week

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
February 15, 2024
Senior Diana Lukyanova prepares to return a shot in an NIU women's tennis home meet. Lukyanova and sophomore Isabella Righi were named the MAC Doubles Team of the Week on Thursday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Lukyanova, Righi named MAC Doubles Team of the Week

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 15, 2024
Sophomore Nataly Ninova (left) and junior Erika Dimitriev celebrate a point during an NIU women's tennis home match against the University of Wisconsin on Saturday. The pair won their doubles match against the University of Iowa and each won their singles match against the University of Northern Iowa on Friday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Women’s tennis shines in doubles

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
February 10, 2024
The 2024 NIU softball team poses for its official team photo. The Huskies open their season Friday at the Doc Halverson UNI-Dome Classic, facing five teams in three days. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Hungry for crown: Softball chases conference conquest

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
February 7, 2024
Redshirt sophomore Jacobi Jackson studies his opponent in an NIU wrestling home meet against Kent State University on Dec. 19, 2023. Jackson was named the MAC Co-Wrestler of the Week Tuesday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Jackson nabs MAC Co-West Wrestler of the Week

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
February 6, 2024
Senior Malia Watkins makes a turn on the track during the Cyclone Open on Jan. 19. Watkins took home a seventh place finish in the 60-meter dash at the Meyo Classic in South Bend, Indiana Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Track & field brings home 6 top-10 finishes

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2024
Senior forward Brooke Stonebraker shoots a jump hook over an Eastern Illinois University opponent on Dec. 18, 2023. Stonebraker is currently second in the MAC in rebounds and third among forwards in points per game. (Northern Star file photo)

[Photo] Frequent miscues bring down women’s basketball in Toledo

By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
Sophomore Nataly Ninova (left) and junior Erika Dimitriev celebrate a point during an NIU women's tennis home match against the University of Wisconsin on Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Dimitriev, Ninova snag MAC doubles weekly honor

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
January 23, 2024
Junior Erika Dimitriev prepares for her opponent's serve in a home meet against the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Saturday. Dimitriev won her lone single match against James Madison on Sunday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Huskies fall to James Madison, remain winless in 2024

By Sana Polizzi, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2024
NIU football and basketball's radio announcer Andy Garcia speaks at Winter Sports Media Day on Oct. 24, 2023. Garcia was announced as the new play-by-play radio commentator of NIU football and basketball following the retirement of Bill Baker. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Passing of the mic: new “Voice of the Huskies”

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
January 17, 2024
A headshot of NIU Athletics Hall of Famer Mark Kellar. Kellar, a former NIU football fullback, ranks fourth in NIU history in rushing yards and sixth in rushing touchdowns. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] NIU Athletics Hall of Famer Mark Kellar dies at 71

By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor
November 30, 2023
A headshot shows redshirt freshman wide receiver Dane Pardridge. Pardridge was named MAC Special Teams Player of the Week after returning a punt 55 yards for a touchdown in NIU football's 24-0 victory over Western Michigan University on Tuesday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Pardridge earns football’s fifth MAC West Player of the Week Honor

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
November 21, 2023
A graphic shows four new signees for NIU volleyball. On Friday, NIU volleyball announced four new additions to the Huskies' roster for the 2024 season. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Volleyball inks 4 recruits to 2024 roster

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
November 18, 2023
Senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek kicks a ball in an NIU men's soccer home game. The Huskies will face Western Michigan University in the MVC Tournament semifinals on Wednesday. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Men’s soccer to face Broncos in MVC Tournament semifinals

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
November 8, 2023
Andy Garcia speaks at Winter Sports Media for NIU Athletics on Tuesday at the Convocation Center. Garcia was announced as longtime NIU football radio broadcaster Bill Baker's successor as the main play-by-play commentator for NIU football and men's basketball. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Garcia to succeed Baker in radio booth

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 25, 2023
Graduate student golfer Zach Place watches his shot during practice. The NIU men's golf team finished its 2023 fall season with an 18th place finish at the Quail Valley Invitational. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Men’s golf finishes fall season with eighth place finish

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2023
Sophomore midfielder Angel Rodriguez handles the ball on Aug. 27. Rodriguez scored the lone NIU goal on a penalty kick in the Huskies' tie against Drake University on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Rodriguez’s late goal leads to tie with Drake University

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
October 7, 2023
Graduate student outside hitter Katie Erdmann serves during NIU volleyball’s home opener against Chicago State University on Aug. 25 in the NIU Convocation Center. Erdmann led the Huskies with 11 kills in a 3-0 sweep of Kent State University on Friday in Kent, Ohio. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Volleyball routs Golden Flashes, splits Ohio road trip

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 6, 2023
From left: Junior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic, sophomore middle blocker Savanah Brandt and graduate right side hitter Isabelle Percoco react at the end of a rally during the Huskies’ season-opener versus the Chicago State University Cougars. The Huskies are set to play two matches in Ohio to continue MAC play. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Huskies head east for Buckeye State battles

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 3, 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)

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

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
September 6, 2023
Legendary radio broadcaster Bill Baker is set to retire after NIU football's 2023 season. Baker has called games for the Huskies for 44 years. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Bill Baker to bid adieu to NIU

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
August 30, 2023
Freshman utility player Danielle Stewart was named MAC Pitcher of the Week Tuesday afternoon. Stewart was credited with two wins and a save in a series sweep of Miami University. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Danielle Stewart named MAC Pitcher of the Week

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2023
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[Photo] Alyssa Al-Ashari named MAC Specialist of the Week

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
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[Photo] Introducing Paciolan: NIU Athletics’ new ticketing system

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
August 24, 2022
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Connie Teaberry, the director of track and field and cross country at NIU, looks on during a track and field event. Teaberry is in her 18th season as head coach of the track and field program and her 11th as its director. (NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Connie Teaberry: From All-American to head coach

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2022
Redshirt senior guard Janae Poisson navigates the court during Wednesday's overtime win over the Buffalo Bulls. Poisson recorded 26 points, six rebounds and an assist during NIU's matchup with Buffalo at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Women’s basketball edges Buffalo in OT

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2022
Sophomore guard Keshawn WIlliams attempts a layup during Saturday's game against the University of Toledo Rockets. Williams finished as NIU's leading scorer with 19 points in the 100-72 loss at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Huskies see triple in dazing loss to Rockets

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
February 13, 2022
Senior infielder and catcher Katie Keller assumes her batting stance during a game. (NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Softball prepares for 2022 campaign

By Jordan Radloff
February 10, 2022
Men's soccer head coach Ryan Swan, who signed an extension Tuesday to stay as NIU's head coach through 2026-2027.

Senior middle blocker Angie Gromos spikes a ball in NIU's win on Nov. 13 against Buffalo. The victory sealed NIU a spot in the MAC tournament.

[Photo] Volleyball clinches MAC playoff spot

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2021
The 1971-72 men's basketball team that knocked off fifth-ranked Indiana on Jan. 4, 1972. 50 years later, NIU and Indiana meet again in Bloomington, Indiana.

[Photo] Huskies battle Hooisers 50 years after upset

By James Krause
November 11, 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.

[Photo] Gooden reflects on 20 years at NIU

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
October 25, 2021
Head women's soccer coach Julie Colhoff watches her team from the sideline.

[Photo] Colhoff driven by passion for soccer

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2021
Redshirt junior linebacker Dillon Thomas celebrates after a 34-26 win for NIU over Bowling Green Oct. 16 at Huskie Stadium.

[Photo] NIU carrying confidence into CMU

By James Krause
October 19, 2021
Head men's basketball coach Rashon Burno coaches on his team during a practice at the Convocation Center. Burno became the Huskies head coach in March, joining from Arizona State University.

[Photo] Burno ready to revamp men’s basketball

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
October 11, 2021
The NIU men's soccer team celebrates a goal in the first half of their 3-0 victory against the Marquette University Golden Eagles on Sept. 10, 2021, in DeKalb.

[Photo] Men’s soccer shuts out 18th-ranked Marquette

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2021
Head gymnastics coach Sam Morreale talks to his team during a meet in the 2021 season.

[Photo] NIU Gymnastics nationally ranked No. 1 in academics

By James Krause
September 7, 2021
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