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James Krause

James Krause, Former Sports Editor

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Northern Illinois running back Jay Ducker (8) runs the ball against Coastal Carolina during the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 17, 2021.

Clock hits zero on Huskies bowl win hopes

By James Krause, Sports Reporter
December 17, 2021
Freshman defensive tackle Cade Haberman and sophomore Nick Rattin wrap up Kent State graduate student Dustin Crum for a sack on Dec. 4 in Detroit.

NIU football excited about facing Coastal Carolina

By James Krause, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2021
NIU Athletic Director Sean Frazier (left) and head football coach Thomas Hammock (right) speak after NIU wins the MAC Championship on Dec. 4.

COLUMN: Reflection time in Detroit

By James Krause, Sports Columnist
December 8, 2021
NIU players celebrate in front of their fans after their 41-23 victory over Kent State on Dec. 4 in Detroit. The Huskies become the first team in FBS history to win a conference championship game after going winless the year prior. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

Huskies go from worst to first

By James Krause, Sports Editor
December 4, 2021
Head Coach Thomas Hammock observes NIU's practice Oct. 16, at Huskie Stadium.

COLUMN: No pressure on Huskies

By James Krause, Sports Columnist
December 1, 2021
Sports editor sends his thanks

Sports editor sends his thanks

By James Krause, Sports Editor
December 1, 2021
Redshirt junior linebacker Dillon Thomas celebrates after a 34-26 win for NIU over Bowling Green Oct. 16 at Huskie Stadium.

Huskies head to Detroit for title game

By James Krause, Sports Editor
November 30, 2021
Freshman quarterback Ethan Hampton rushes in the first half of NIU's 42-21 loss to Western Michigan on Nov. 23. Hampton passed for only 23 yards in his first collegiate start, filling in for an injured junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi.

Huskies lose to Broncos without starting passer

By James Krause, Sports Editor
November 24, 2021
Redshirt senior linebacker Lance Deveaux Jr. rushes Buffalo junior quarterback Matt Myers in NIU's game against Buffalo on Nov. 17. Deveaux finished with 11 tackles, including a tackle for a loss.

Seniors, redemption motivating NIU versus WMU

By James Krause, Sports Editor
November 19, 2021
Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi throws a pass in the first half of NIU's 33-27 overtime victory over Buffalo on Nov. 17.

COLUMN: ‘The dip’ a key factor in NIU rebound

By James Krause, Sports Columnist
November 18, 2021
COVID-freshman linebacker Jaden Dolphin wraps up Buffalo junior quarterback Matt Myers for a sack during NIU's 33-27 victory over the Bulls on Nov. 17 in Buffalo, New York.

Huskies clinch MAC West in OT

By James Krause, Sports Editor
November 18, 2021
Redshirt junior wide reciever Cole Tucker fends off an attempted tackle by University of Wyoming junior safety Rome Weber during NIU's 2021 season opener on Sept. 11, 2021, in DeKalb. Tucker caught six passes for 72 yards as NIU's comeback came up short against the Cowboys. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU faces Buffalo with title looming

By James Krause, Sports Editor
November 15, 2021
Redshirt sophomore kicker John Richardson sets to launch the game-winning field goal in NIU's 30-29 victory over the Ball State Cardinals on Nov. 10, 2021, at Huskie Stadium.

COLUMN: NIU’s story told through Richardson celebration

By James Krause, Sports Columnist
November 11, 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.

Huskies battle Hooisers 50 years after upset

By James Krause, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
COVID-freshman running back Jay Ducker is tackled by a Ball State defender in NIU's 30-29 victory over the Cardinals on Nov. 10 at Huskie Stadium. Ducker had a touchdown run with 2:42 remaining to give NIU their first lead of the game.

Huskies beat Ball State at the horn

By James Krause, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
COVID-freshman wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph makes a catch in the first half of NIU's loss to Kent State on Nov. 3, The Huskies enter their game against Ball State with a 6-3 record and a 4-1 conference record.

Huskies ready for Ball State battle

By James Krause, Sports Editor
November 5, 2021
COVID-freshman wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph had 309 receiving yards in NIU's 52-47 loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes on Nov. 3.

COLUMN: The scariest thing about NIU’s offense

By James Krause, Sports Columnist
November 5, 2021
Then-COVID-freshman wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph stiff arms a defender in the first half of NIU's 52-47 loss to Kent State on Nov. 3, 2021, at Dix Stadium. Rudolph finished the game with three receiving touchdowns and a program-record 303 receiving yards.

NIU breaks records, falls to Kent St.

By James Krause, Sports Editor
November 3, 2021
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 carries high hopes into new season

By James Krause, Sports Editor
November 2, 2021
Senior forward Emily Meinert, junior guard Grace Hunter, senior guard Janae Poisson (from left to right) await introductions during the Oct. 29 exhibition game at the Convocation Center. (Khavon Thomas | Northern Star)

NIU passes exhibition test at home

By James Krause, Sports Editor
October 29, 2021
Redshirt senior wide reciever Tyrice Richie escapes a Central Michigan defender in NIU's 39-38 victory against CMU in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on Oct. 23.

NIU returns from bye against flashy Kent State

By James Krause, Sports Editor
October 28, 2021
Freshman kicker Kanon Woodill kicks a field goal against CMU on Oct. 23. Woodill, starting in his first career game on short notice, went three-for-three and made the game winning field goal with NIU's 39-38 win.

COLUMN: Meet Kanon Woodill, NIU’s new hero

By James Krause, Sports Editor
October 25, 2021
Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi looks for an open man during NIU's game on Oct. 23 against Central Michigan. Lombardi threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns.

Huskies complete comeback to beat Chippewas

By James Krause, Sports Editor
October 23, 2021
Senior setter Grace Balensiefer goes for a spike against Air Force on Aug. 28. Balensiefer averages 10.8 assists a set this season.

[Photo] COLUMN: Huskie volleyball needs to find consistency

October 21, 2021
Redshirt junior linebacker Dillon Thomas celebrates after a 34-26 win for NIU over Bowling Green Oct. 16 at Huskie Stadium.

NIU carrying confidence into CMU

By James Krause, Sports Editor
October 19, 2021
Freshman forward Zachariah Thomas plays the ball in the first half against Bowling Green on Oct. 16. Thomas scored NIU's lone goal in a 1-1 tie.

NIU draws with BGSU in ranked battle

By James Krause, Sports Editor
October 17, 2021
Freshman running back Jay Ducker carries the ball during the first half of NIUs 34-26 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons, Saturday in Dekalb.

Ducker, Rudolph lead in NIU victory

By James Krause, Sports Editor
October 16, 2021
Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi evades a rusher during a NIU football game against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 2 2021. NIU hosts Bowling Green State University. (Khavon Thomas | Northern Star)

NIU starts back half of year against Falcons

By James Krause, Sports Editor
October 12, 2021
Freshman running back Antario Brown during a practice during the offseason. Brown rushed for 93 yards against Toledo on Oct. 9.

Huskies embrace winning ugly

By James Krause, Sports Columnist
October 11, 2021
Senior midfielder Adrian Corona (2), senior defenseman Anthony Markanich (left), sophomore midfielder Camilo Estrada (center) and senior forward Nick Markanich (right) walk off the field after the Huskies defeated West Virginia University 2-0 on Oct. 9 in DeKalb.

[Photo] Markanich twins push each other to greatness

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2021
The men's soccer team celebrates after a goal by sophomore midfielder Eddie Knight in the 88th minute sealed a 2-0 win over West Virginia on Oct. 9.

[Photo] Huskies topple Mountaineers

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2021
Redshirt sophomore John Richardson kicks a field goal in the second quarter against the University of Maine on Sept. 25, 2021. Richardson made all four of his field goal attempts in NIU's 39-10 win over Eastern Michigan University on Saturday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Richardson makes history, wins game for NIU

By James Krause, Sports Editor
October 9, 2021
Then-redshirt junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi rushes to the right against Eastern Michigan University at Huskie Stadium on Oct. 2, 2021. Lombardi made his return from injury in Saturday's matchup against EMU.

NIU’s energy high ahead of Toledo

By James Krause, Sports Editor
October 5, 2021
Redshirt freshman defensive end James Ester celebrates a sack in the first quarter against EMU on Oct. 2. The Huskies beat EMU 27-20 to move to 3-2 overall.

COLUMN: How NIU weathered the storm to beat Eastern Michigan

By James Krause, Sports Editor
October 4, 2021
Redshirt junior linebacker Dillon Thomas celebrates after sacking EMU senior quarterback Ben Bryant in NIU's 27-20 win Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Thomas had two sacks in the victory.

Huskies overcome delay, injuries in defeat of Eagles

By James Krause, Sports Editor
October 2, 2021
NIU Athletic Director Sean Frazier kneels outside Huskie Stadium during the student-athlete organized 'Unity March' on Oct. 10. Frazier himself was a student-athlete at the University of Alabama.

Frazier talks new role, NIU’s future

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 28, 2021
COVID-freshman running back Harrison Waylee (left), junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (middle) and redshirt junior wide reciever Cole Tucker celebrate a touchdown run by Lombardi in NIU's 41-14 win on Sept. 25 against the University of Maine at Huskie Stadium. The Huskies take a 2-2 record into conference play that begins this weekend against EMU.

Football preps for tough EMU team

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 28, 2021
The NIU volleyball team celebrates after a kill against WIU on Aug. 27. The Huskies record now sits at 11-11.

[Photo] Volleyball snaps skid, defeats CMU

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2021
Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (right) runs with the ball with Maine sophomore defensive end Khairi Manns in pursuit. Lombardi scored on this play for his second of three rushing touchdowns.

Huskies win behind Lombardi’s legs

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 25, 2021
Redshirt senior defensive specialist/libero Miranda Karlen serves against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court.

[Photo] Volleyball loses in four to Broncos

September 29, 2021
NIU athletics director speaks into a microphone during a press event.

NIU, AD Frazier agree to extension

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 23, 2021
NIU Athletics adjust to address Huskie Stadium long lines

NIU Athletics adjust to address Huskie Stadium long lines

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 22, 2021
The NIU football team runs onto the field at Huskie Stadium ahead of their game Sept. 11 against Wyoming.

Huskies close non-conference slate

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 22, 2021
NIU linebackers, sophomore Nick Rattin (left) and redshirt senior Lance Deveaux (right) try and tackle Michigan sophomore running back Blake Corum (middle). Corum led the Wolverines with 125 yards rushing in a 63-10 win over the Huskies on Sept. 18.

COLUMN: Huskies can build off blowout loss to Michigan

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 20, 2021
Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) dives into the end zone for a five-yard touchdown run against Northern Illinois in the first half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Michigan run game stomps Huskies

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 18, 2021
Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi drops back for a pass on Sept. 11 against the University of Wyoming. Lombardi led his previous school, the Michigan State Spartans, to an upset win over Michigan last season.

NIU seeking upset against Michigan

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 14, 2021
Fans throw up the Huskie symbol at Saturday's home opener between NIU and Wyoming. The reported attendance was 11,334.

Fans showed they remembered NIU

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 13, 2021
A photo of NIU running back Jordan Huff that ran in the Sept. 18, 2017 edition of the Northern Star after the Huskies beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 21-17.

Football has history of Big 10 upsets

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 13, 2021
Redshirt junior wide reciever Cole Tucker fends off an attempted tackle by University of Wyoming junior safety Rome Weber during NIU's 2021 season opener on Sept. 11, 2021, in DeKalb. Tucker caught six passes for 72 yards as NIU's comeback came up short against the Cowboys. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies rally stalls against Cowboys

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 11, 2021
Redshirt freshman running back Harrison Waylee runs with the ball during an Aug. 20 practice. Waylee rushed for 144 yards against Georgia Tech on Sept. 4.

NIU football players share routines

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 10, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (Week 2 vs. Wyoming w/ Lance Deveaux Jr.)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 2 vs. Wyoming w/ Lance Deveaux Jr.)

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 8, 2021
Head gymnastics coach Sam Morreale talks to his team during a meet in the 2021 season.

NIU Gymnastics nationally ranked No. 1 in academics

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 7, 2021
Redshirt senior running back Clint Ratkovich practices on Aug. 20 at Huskies Stadium.

Huskies saddle up for home opener

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 7, 2021
NIU players and coaches storm the field at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Sept. 4 after the Huskies defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 22-21. It's the Huskies first win since Nov. 26, 2019.

Transfer portal leaders paying off

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 6, 2021
NIU wide receiver Tyrice Richie (3) catches a pass over Georgia Tech defensive back Wesley Walker (13) during the first half of the Huskies 22-21 victory over Georgia Tech on Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta.

Huskies rally to upset Georgia Tech

By James Krause, Sports Editor
September 5, 2021
NIU Volleyball head coach Ray Gooden watches on during NIU's 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.

[Photo] Panthers take opening match against Huskies

By Carlos Finney Jr., Reporter
September 3, 2021
Then-redshirt junior wide reciever Cole Tucker runs after a catch during a practice on Aug. 20, 2021. Tucker had 13 catches for 136 yards in 2020.

Huskies prepare for Yellow Jackets

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 31, 2021
Senior midfielder Adrian Corona launches a pass in NIU's Aug. 26, 2021 win over Purdue-Fort Wayne.

Men’s soccer blanked by Notre Dame

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 30, 2021
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields plays against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Why Chicago should ride with QB1

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 30, 2021
Women's soccer head coach Julie Colhoff on the sidelines of NIU's match Aug. 26 against Chicago State. The Huskies fall to 2-2 on the season after a loss to Eastern Kentucky.

EKU pulls away from Huskies in second half

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 29, 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 serves Air Force loss in straight sets

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 28, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo attempts a spike against Western Illinois on the morning of Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court.

Huskies take lessons from win over WIU, loss to Cal State Bakersfield

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 27, 2021
Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi throws a pass in practice on Aug. 20. Lombardi transfers in from Michigan State University, where he threw eight touchdowns and nine interceptions last season.

Football hopes consistency carries them past winless 2020

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 27, 2021
Graduate student forward Haley Hoppe dribbles the ball in a game against Chicago State on Aug. 26.

Huskies rout Chicago State behind scoring chances a plenty

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 26, 2021
Redshirt junior forward Enrique Banuelos launches a free kick in the 72nd minute against Purdue Fort Wayne Aug. 26. The ensuing goal was the decider of a 1-0 victory.

Banuelos goal lifts NIU in men’s soccer opener

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 26, 2021
Redshirt senior libero Miranda Karlen digs in a practice on Aug. 24 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies will play three games over two days to open their regular season schedule.

Volleyball season set to begin with Huskie Invitational

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 25, 2021
Huskie fans pack Victor E. Court on Nov. 21, 2016 for a volleyball game between NIU and the Ohio Bobcats. NIU sporting events return to full capacity this fall.

NIU Athletes excited for return to full capacity stands

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 24, 2021
Currently NIU athletics expects fans to remain in the stands for the season at 100% capacity, the rise in Delta variant cases puts everything on the table for spectators. The Northern Star is committed to providing fans updates as they become available.

Athletics promises updates ahead due to Delta variant rise

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 23, 2021
The NIU women's soccer team mobs then-graduate student forward Haley Hoppe after scoring the winning goal against Indiana State on Aug. 22, 2021, in DeKalb. Hoppe's goal in the 104th minute gave the Huskies their first victory of the 2021 season.

Hoppe header give Huskies extra time win over Indiana State

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 22, 2021
Sophomore defenseman Dylan Banker plays the ball in an Aug. 17 practice. NIU opens their season Thursday against Purdue Fort Wayne.

Men’s soccer hoping to add to ‘winning culture’ in 2021

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 21, 2021
Junior forward Julia Neary chases down a ball on Aug. 19 against Milwaukee.

Women’s soccer allows six goals in opener against Milwaukee

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 20, 2021
Senior goalkeeper Julia Lentz executes a goal kick during women's soccer practice on Aug. 17.

Women’s soccer hopes possession-based style produces success

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 18, 2021
Head Volleyball Coach Ray Gooden during a game in 2016.

NIU volleyball returns to fall with start of preseason practice

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 10, 2021
Huskie Stadium Aug. 12, from the East entrance.

Q&A with Clint Ratkovich, NIU Football’s new offensive weapon

By James Krause, Sports Editor
August 4, 2021
MAC Media Day was hosted at Ford Field in Detroit, MI July 20.

NIU football looking ahead to full 2021 season

By James Krause, Sports Editor
July 20, 2021
NIU sophomore guards Grace Hunter (left), Chelby Koker (center) and senior forward Riley Blackwell (right) would now be eligible to earn money from their name, image and likeness due to Illinois passage of the "Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act" by governor J.B. Pritzker on July .

Let’s make a deal: explaining name, image and likeness in the NCAA

By James Krause, Sports Editor
July 20, 2021
NIU cross country Head Coach Adrian Myers talks to his team in 2019.

Cross country coach accepts director position at Tulane

By James Krause, Sports Editor
July 6, 2021
Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sep. 2, 2020, in DeKalb, Illinois.

NIU to operate at full capacity for fall sporting events

By James Krause, Sports Editor
June 12, 2021
NIU freshman pitcher Conner Langreder throws a pitch at an April 3 game against the Central Michigan University Chippewas in DeKalb. Langreder threw 10 strikeouts in the season finale on Sunday.

Huskies wrap up season with Sunday win against Bowling Green

By James Krause, Sports Editor
June 4, 2021
NIU head baseball coach Mike Kunigonis has a discussion with an umpire during an April 3 game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Ralph McKinzie Field.

Huskies batting falters in final home series of the season

By James Krause, Sports Editor
May 28, 2021
The words 'Play Like A Huskie" on the front side of Huskie Stadium's West bleachers Oct. 19, at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Senate bill introduced that could allow student-athletes to unionize

By James Krause, Sports Editor
May 27, 2021
Senior first baseman Jordan Larson batting in an April 2 game against the Central Michigan University Chippewas at Ralph McKinzie Field.

Comeback win highlights weekend split for NIU Baseball against EMU

By James Krause, Sports Editor
May 20, 2021
Redshirt senior catcher Jake Dunham (right) recieves a high-five after scoring a run in the second half of an April 3 doubleheader against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Ralph McKinzie Field.

Huskies split series with Broncos, Dunham earns conference nod

By James Krause, Sports Editor
May 13, 2021
Senior infielder Dylan Lonteen rounds third base after hitting a home run at Ralph McKinzie Field in a April 3 game against the Central Michigan Chippewas.

Walk-off victory highlights Huskies series win against Zips

By James Krause, Sports Editor
May 6, 2021
Student-athletes partake in a march outside the Convocation Center on Oct. 10. Following the vandalism of the Center for Black Studies on Sept. 16, student-athletes rallied to the defense of the center and black students across campus.

How student-athletes found their voice following on-campus racism

By James Krause, Senior Reporter
April 29, 2021
Redshirt senior catcher Jake Dunham (right) recieves a high-five after scoring a run in the second half of an April 3 doubleheader against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Ralph McKinzie Field.

Baseball swept in weekend series against Ball State

By James Krause, Sports Editor
April 28, 2021
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