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Close-up view of a baseball.

Baseball salvages weekend series with win on Sunday

March 1, 2021
Brit Wilson takes home individual MAC Championship

4 Huskies qualify for NCAA wrestling tournament

February 28, 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.

Brit Wilson, Izzak Olejnik advance to MAC Championship bouts

February 26, 2021
View of the East side of Huskie Stadium Sept. 24, 2019 in DeKalb.

NIU football releases 12-game schedule for 2021

February 26, 2021
Brit Wilson takes home individual MAC Championship

NIU wrestlers look to fight way back to nationals in MAC tournament

February 25, 2021
Baseball in glove in the lawn at sunset in the evening day with sun ray and lens flare light.

Huskies ready to retake diamond

February 24, 2021
The Huskies celebrate a goal Oct. 8, 2019 during an eventual 5-1 win against Eastern Illinois University at Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Men’s soccer ties with DePaul in double overtime

February 17, 2021
First day of MAC Wrestling Championships see two Huskies move on to the finals

Wrestling finishes regular season

February 15, 2021
Austin Dillon (3) crosses the finish line in front of Bubba Wallace (23) to win the second of two qualifying auto races for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Feb. 12, 2021, at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Weekly sports update: Lakers survive double OT, NASCAR season starts Sunday

February 12, 2021
NIU redshirt junior Mason Kauffman (right) struggles with his opponent, ranked UNI first-year Lance Runyon, Feb. 5, during NIU's 27-9 loss to the University of Northern Iowa at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. Kauffman would go on to upset Runyon in the match.

Northern Iowa deals blowout loss to wrestling team

February 6, 2021
The week of March 1 is going to be mostly sunny and cold, with temperatures hitting the 40s most days.

State prepares for coldest winter weather since 2019

February 5, 2021
Miami, FL, USA - January 25, 2020: Aerial photo Miami Hard rock Stadium hosting 2020 Super Bowl LIV

Advertisers announce they will not air an ad during the Super Bowl

February 4, 2021
Juniors Mackenzie Callahan and Ashley Tutt start their engines Sept. 6, 2019 during the Huskie Challenge at the North 40 Course on NIU campus.

National poll ranks NIU cross country fifth in Midwest Region

February 3, 2021
Then redshirt first-year Izzak Olejnik grapples with University of Missouri redshirt first-year Peyton Mocco March 7, 2020 during his 4-3 win in the 2020 MAC Championship semifinals at the Convocation Center.

Wrestling team sweeps weekend in Edwardsville

February 1, 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 team splits a pair of matches in Columbia

January 25, 2021
NIU's football team practices at Huskie Stadium on November 2nd.

NIU Athletics to host virtual event for fans

January 22, 2021
Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson grapples Feb. 14 with his Bull opponent during NIU's 19-16 win at Victor E. Court.

Wrestling drops first match of season in Mount Pleasant

January 19, 2021
The words 'Play Like A Huskie

Rocky Lombardi, Clint Ratkovich join NIU football as transfers

January 16, 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 team starts season off strong with two wins

January 11, 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.

NIU wrestling returns to action Sunday at SIUE

January 9, 2021
15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

Women’s basketball’s game at Kent State postponed

January 5, 2021
Former NIU Head Coach Mark Montgomery addresses the team during a timeout Jan. 2, during NIU's 68-42 loss to Bowling Green State University at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. Montgomery was let go by NIU Athletics Jan.3

Mark Montgomery, NIU men’s basketball part ways

January 3, 2021
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Red Black Football Podcast (12/18) 2020 Season Wrap-Up

December 19, 2020
Huskie Stadium Aug. 12, from the East entrance.

Hammock excited about NIU Football’s incoming recruiting class

December 19, 2020
Then redshirt first-year Izzak Olejnik grapples with University of Missouri redshirt first-year Peyton Mocco March 7, 2020 during his 4-3 win in the 2020 MAC Championship semifinals at the Convocation Center.

NIU Athletics releases wrestling schedule

December 14, 2020
The words 'Play Like A Huskie

NIU faces first winless football season since 1997

December 12, 2020
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Red Black Football Podcast (Eastern Michigan)

December 11, 2020
NIU redshirt senior quarterback Ross Bowers looks for an open receiver Nov. 11 during NIU's 40-10 loss to Central Michigan University at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Football team looks ahead to final game of season Saturday

December 11, 2020
NIU's offense waits at the line of scrimmage for action to resume Nov. 4 during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Huskies fumble the second half, Rockets recovers

December 5, 2020
View of the East side of Huskie Stadium Sept. 24, 2019 in DeKalb.

Huskies and Rockets tied at halftime

December 5, 2020
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Red Black Football Podcast 12/3 (Toledo) with Jordan Gandy

December 5, 2020
Redshirt senior tight end Daniel Crawford attempts to evade a defender Nov. 11, during NIU's 40-10 loss to Central Michigan University at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Quest for first win continues ahead of final home game

December 3, 2020
NIU's offense waits at the line of scrimmage for action to resume Nov. 4 during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Huskies unable to close against Broncos

November 28, 2020
NIU redshirt senior quarterback Ross Bowers looks for an open receiver Nov. 11 during NIU's 40-10 loss to Central Michigan University at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

NIU Football looks to dish WMU its first loss

November 27, 2020
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Red Black Football Podcast 11/25 with Cole Tucker (Western Michigan)

November 27, 2020
Redshirt first-year tailback Rondarius Gregory escapes defenders Nov. 11, as he runs down the sideline during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium.

Despite NIU’s best efforts, Bronze Stalk remains in Muncie

November 19, 2020
NIU football personnel communicate with the team on the sideline Nov. 4, during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium.

Battle for the Bronze Stalk halftime report

November 18, 2020
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Red Black Football Podcast 11/16 (Ball State)

November 17, 2020
The Huskies defense attempts to stop the Chippewas from scoring Nov. 11, during NIU's 40-10 loss to CMU at Huskie Stadium.

Huskies could claim first win, Bronze Stalk against Ball State

November 17, 2020
View of the south Huskie Stadium goal post Oct. 19, at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Huskies suffer another devastating weeknight blowout

November 12, 2020
View of the NIU jumbotron from inside Huskie Stadium Oct. 19, in DeKalb, Illinois.

NIU versus Central Michigan halftime report

November 11, 2020
Huskie Stadium Aug. 12, from the East entrance.

How a former Navy SEAL ended up playing football at NIU

November 10, 2020
Redshirt first-year tailback Rondarius Gregory escapes defenders Nov. 11, as he runs down the sideline during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium.

Football team prepares to host defending West Division champions

November 10, 2020
NIU's offensive line lines up against the University at Buffalo's defensive line Nov. 4, during the Huskies' 49-30 loss to the Bulls at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb

NIU football suffers first loss to Buffalo since 1968

November 5, 2020
View of the south Huskie Stadium goal post Oct. 19, at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

NIU football returns to turf Wednesday against Buffalo

November 4, 2020
Demmer appears to win DeKalb County

Demmer appears to win DeKalb County

November 3, 2020
The DeKalb Sports and Recreation Center is the voting location for five precincts.

Officials report high voter turnout on Election Day

November 3, 2020
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Red Black Football Podcast 11/2 with Kyle Pugh (Buffalo)

November 2, 2020
FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown stands on the sidelines during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. Brown has agreed to return to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year deal, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 because the contract had not been completed.

NFL Week 7 recap: A $1.05 million pipe bomb

October 30, 2020
Redshirt junior cornerback Dillon Thomas (left) runs a drill in practice Oct. 15 at Huskie Stadium. Thomas is wearing the B.Y.O.J. jersey awarded to the player who brings the most energy in practice.

NIU football bringing own ‘juice’ to games during times of coronavirus

October 29, 2020
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