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DeOndre Saunders

DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter

DeOndre is a sports reporter at the Northern Star. He is a communications major with a minor in Journalism. DeOndre helps cover NIU basketball and also writes columns for the sports section.

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NIU to host sports festival

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2023
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

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
March 23, 2023
NIU sophomore guard Jayden Marable maneuvers past EMU freshman guard Kyndal Lewis during Wednesdays conference matchup at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Marable finished the game with 12 points, the fourth-best scorer for the Huskies in the 72-65 victory over the Eagles. (Alexander Pyevich/Northern Star)

NIU dismantled by Bowling Green at home

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
January 29, 2023
Marv, the Tails pet of the week, smiling at the camera by a tree. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)

Tails Pet of the Week: Marv

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
November 28, 2022
Redshirt senior forward Enrique Banuelos in possession of the ball during NIU men’s soccer match Sunday night at the NIU Soccer & Track and Field Complex. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Zips in home finale

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2022
Senior midfielder Adrian Corona launches a pass in NIUs Aug. 26, 2021 win over Purdue-Fort Wayne.

Corona aiming for post-college success

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
October 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 burned by Flames at home

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2022
Akron sophomore wing Ali Ali (left) plays man defense against senior guard Anthony Crump during Tuesday nights Mid-American Conference matchup at the Convocation center in DeKalb. Crump finished the game third in NIU scoring, recording 11 points in their 70-54 defeat at home. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Late air ball leaves Huskies with loss

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2022
Graduate guard Nia Ahart (left) advances past the 3-point line whilst being defended by Western Michigan sophomore guard Megan Wagner during Saturdays game in DeKalb. The Huskies defeated the Broncos 73-55 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (Zohair Khan/Northern Star)

Defensive displays push NIU past WMU

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2022
Redshirt senior guard Janae Poisson navigates the court during Wednesdays overtime win over the Buffalo Bulls. Poisson recorded 26 points, six rebounds and an assist during NIUs matchup with Buffalo at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (NIU Athletics)

Women’s basketball edges Buffalo in OT

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2022
Then-freshman guard Chelby Koker brings the ball up the court in the Huskies Jan. 15 loss to Kent State University at the Convocation Center in 2020. (Araya Venegas/Northern Star)

Team comes before self for Koker

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2022
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball passes the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.

Future stars forging path in NBA

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2021
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan, left, and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo reach for a rebound on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Through December, DeRozan is proving to be a valuable pickup for the Bulls.

DeRozan, Lavine: Best scoring duo

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
November 29, 2021
Junior forward AJah Davis (left) watches junior guard Chelby Koker drive to the basket in NIUs victory over Bradley on Nov. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies beat Milwaukee at home

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
November 28, 2021
Redshirt senior guard Errin Hodges prepares to shoot a free-throw in NIUs exhibition game on Oct. 30. Hodges managed only three points in the Huskies 70-53 loss to Harvard on Nov. 14.

Huskies fall to Harvard on road

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2021
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021.

Predicting NBA 2021-22 award winners

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2021
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