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Kyle Mathas, Former Sports Reporter

All content by Kyle Mathas
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 aims for 100% capacity at fall sporting events

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
April 23, 2021
Soccer ball flies through the net in the goal.

Men’s soccer tumbles in MAC standings after week of losses

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
April 12, 2021
Women's tennis defeated by Bradley

Women’s tennis defeated by Bradley

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
April 7, 2021
Soccer ball flies through the net in the goal.

Huskies take second win over ranked opponent

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
April 5, 2021
NIU Head Coach Rashon Burno speaks with the media following the announcement as the next head coach of Huskies men's basketball March 13 at the NIU Convocation Center.

Men’s hoops adds piece through transfer portal

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
April 2, 2021
Huskies celebrate after a goal Oct. 8 during an eventual 5-1 win against Eastern Illinois University at Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Huskies shutout Cougars 2-0

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
April 1, 2021
Soccer ball flies through the net in the goal.

Falcons extend win streak over Huskies to 6

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
March 22, 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 extends winning streak to two

By Kyle Mathas, Staff Writer
March 18, 2021
First-year guard Tyler Cochran attempts a 3-pointer Feb. 7 during NIU's 57-54 win over Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball suffers another major blowout loss

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
February 28, 2021
Then-first-year guard Tyler Cochran looks to get the edge on a screen Monday during NIU's 65-48 win against Longwood University at the Convocation Center.

Bulls blowout Huskies with 100-point effort

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
February 23, 2021
Entrance of the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway.

Men’s basketball loses close game in DeKalb

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
February 22, 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

By James Krause and Kyle Mathas
February 17, 2021
Northern Illinois junior forward Zool Kueth, left, fights for a rebound with Iowa junior guard Joe Wieskamp, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

NIU fails to sweep regular season series against Akron

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
February 17, 2021
How to watch the Super Bowl safely in a pandemic

How to watch the Super Bowl safely in a pandemic

By Kyle Mathas, Columnist
February 4, 2021
Hockey looks back on lessons learned after inaugural D1 season

Formal NIU hockey season might not happen until August

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
February 2, 2021
Sophomore guard Chelby Koker (left) drives past two defenders Nov. 25, during NIU's 85-61 loss to IUPUI at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois. Koker scored a career-high 21 points in NIU's season opener.

Second half run takes Huskies past RedHawks

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
January 30, 2021
Empty classroom in Dusable

Fill in the blank: My first week of classes were eventful

By Kyle Mathas, Columnist
January 22, 2021
Northern Illinois junior forward Zool Kueth, left, fights for a rebound with Iowa junior guard Joe Wieskamp, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Late Cardinals run halts Huskie comeback

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
January 16, 2021
NIU junior guard Darius Beane, second from left, attempts a close jumpsuit off the dribble Jan. 2, during NIU's 68-42 loss to Bowling Green State University at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. Beane would hit the game winning-shot in the game against the University of Akron Zips Tuesday.

Men’s basketball takes first MAC win after buzzer-beater from Darius Beane

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
January 12, 2021
Northern Illinois junior forward Zool Kueth, left, fights for a rebound with Iowa junior guard Joe Wieskamp, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Huskies drop close game to BGSU, remain winless in MAC

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
January 7, 2021
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago.

Last week in sports: 12/28 through 1/3

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
January 4, 2021
Halftime at the NIU Convocation Center Dec. 18, in DeKalb.

Huskies remain winless in MAC after loss to BGSU

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
January 3, 2021
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, left, shoots over Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020.

Last week in sports: 12/21 through 12/27

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
December 28, 2020
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives past Northern Illinois guard Anthony Crump, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Rockets fly by Huskies in blowout loss for NIU

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
December 22, 2020
Ball State players reach for the trophy after defeating Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Detroit.

Last week in sports: 12/14 through 12/20

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
December 21, 2020
First-year guard Tyler Cochran attempts a 3-pointer Feb. 7 during NIU's 57-54 win over Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball earns its first win of 2020-21 in final non-conference game

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
December 18, 2020
Northern Illinois junior forward Zool Kueth, left, fights for a rebound with Iowa junior guard Joe Wieskamp, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Huskies look to right ship against non-conference rival

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
December 18, 2020
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs for a touchdown as Miami Dolphins free safety Eric Rowe (21) attempt to tackle, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Last week in the word of sports: 12/7 through 12/13

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
December 14, 2020
NIU Head Coach Mark Montgomery (second from the left) talks with junior forward Chinedu Kingsley Okanu (right) during a timeout Dec. 8, after Kingsley Okanu picked up a blocking foul late in NIU's 79-70 Loss to Ball State at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Men’s basketball drops first game in MAC play to Ball State

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
December 9, 2020
FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 file photo, Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook (0) goes up for a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder's Nerlens Noel, right, defends during the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Houston Rockets have traded Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards for John Wall and a future lottery-protected. first-round pick. Both teams announced the trade Wednesday night, Dec. 2, 2020.

Last week in the world of sports: 11/30 through 12/6

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
December 7, 2020
Sophomore guard Trendon Hankerson surveys the floor Feb. 1 during NIU's 70-55 win over Miami University–Ohio at the Convocation Center.

Huskies drop third straight non-conference game

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
December 6, 2020
Then-first-year guard Tyler Cochran looks to get the edge on a screen Monday during NIU's 65-48 win against Longwood University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies struggle to find shooting rhythm in blowout loss

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
December 3, 2020
Then sophomore guard Darius Beane drives to the basket in a Jan. 25 game against Western Michigan University at the NIU Convocation Center. Beane scored 13 points in the last game against UIC.

Men’s basketball looks for first win of season against SIUE

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
December 2, 2020
Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller, right, kicks off as Ryan McCord (27) holds to start the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. With the kick, Fuller became the first female to play in a Southeastern Conference football game. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Last week in the world of sports: 11/23 through 11/29

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
November 30, 2020
UIC Junior guard RayQuawndis Mitchell (left) hits the game-winning three over NIU sophomore guard Tyler Cochran Nov. 25, during NIU's 65-61 loss to UIC at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois

Men’s basketball crumbles in second half against UIC

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
November 25, 2020
Northern Illinois receiver Tyrice Richie gets past Central Michigan defensive lineman Amir Siddiq during an NCAA college football game Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in DeKalb, Ill.

Last week in sports 11/16 through 11/22

By Kyle Mathas and Jarrett Huff
November 24, 2020
FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2019, file photo, LaMelo Ball of the Illawarra Hawks brings the ball up during a game against the Sydney Kings in the Australian Basketball League in Sydney. LaMelo Ball is expected to be one of the top picks in the NBA Draft, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020.

Looking at some of the top prospects from the 2020 NBA Draft

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
November 18, 2020
The Arizona Cardinals celebrate after their game winning touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 32-20.

Last week in sports 11/9 through 11/15

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
November 17, 2020
Chase Elliott holds up the season championship trophy as he celebrates with his race crew in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz.

Last week in the world of sports: 11/2 through 11/8

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
November 9, 2020
Dennis J. Miller

Miller appears to retain coroner position

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
November 4, 2020
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win the baseball World Series in Game 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.

A recap of everything athletics from the last week of October

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
November 2, 2020
NIU cross country Head Coach Adrian Myers talks to his team in 2019.

Women’s cross country returns in November

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
October 28, 2020
DeKalb community members and NIU students and staff paint "Black Lives Matter" Thursday on Castle Drive.

NIU women’s basketball unites against racism

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
October 20, 2020
Quick breakdown of MLB's top 5 teams

Quick breakdown of MLB’s top 5 teams

By Kyle Mathas, Columnist
July 15, 2020
NHL plans for playoffs, recent positive COVID-19 tests leave uncertainty

NHL plans for playoffs, recent positive COVID-19 tests leave uncertainty

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
June 22, 2020
Jordan Steckler signs with Saints as undrafted free agent

Jordan Steckler signs with Saints as undrafted free agent

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
April 26, 2020
FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, The national office of the NCAA in Indianapolis is viewed. The NCAA will permit spring sport athletes _ such as baseball, softball and lacrosse players _ who had their seasons shortened by the coronavirus outbreak to have an additional year of eligibility. The NCAA Division I Council voted Monday, March 30, 2020, to give spring sport athletes regardless of their year in school a way to get back the season they lost, but did not guarantee financial aid to the current crop of seniors if they return to play next year. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

NCAA grants additional season of eligibility to spring-sport athletes

By Kyle Mathas, Reporter
March 30, 2020
Virginia forward Jay Huff (30) celebrates with fans after defeating Duke in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)

Several Upsets during the season make March Madness even more unpredictable

By Kyle Mathas, Columnist
March 1, 2020
Recap of NIU's performance at Eastern Illinois University Friday Night Special

Recap of NIU’s performance at Eastern Illinois University Friday Night Special

By Kyle Mathas
February 23, 2020

NIU women’s track and field team heads to two events Friday

By Kyle Mathas
February 21, 2020

State releases initial funds for new facilities, DuSable improvements on hold

By Kyle Mathas
February 12, 2020
Several Huskies to compete at Meyo Invitational

Several Huskies to compete at Meyo Invitational

By Kyle Mathas
February 8, 2020
Redshirt senior Ally May (center) prepares for the ball to be inbounded from the baseline Feb. 1 during NIU’s 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo Bulls at the Convocation Center.

Here’s where the Huskies will play this weekend

By Kyle Mathas
February 5, 2020
Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, left, and Tyrann Mathieu celebrate after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Chiefs pull off exciting fourth quarter comeback

By Kyle Mathas
February 5, 2020
Last week in NIU sports

Last week in NIU sports

By Kyle Mathas
February 4, 2020

Coronavirus spreads in Chicago

By Kyle Mathas
January 30, 2020

NIU women’s track and field take home team title and three records

By Kyle Mathas
January 26, 2020
Huskies take two wins at the Fred Wilt Open, while Tutt sets a new school record in the 3000 meter

Huskies take two wins at the Fred Wilt Open, while Tutt sets a new school record in the 3000 meter

By Kyle Mathas
December 14, 2019

Huskies in the NFL: week 13 performance recap

By Kyle Mathas
December 5, 2019

Volleyball set to host Western Michigan in last home game

By Kyle Mathas
November 14, 2019

Students should check out these community service events around DeKalb

By Kyle Mathas
November 13, 2019

That time I… got lost in the woods in the middle of the winter

By Kyle Mathas
November 12, 2019

What students can do to prepare for winter weather

By Kyle Mathas
November 4, 2019

Huskies to host MAC championships, Coach Myers and team ready for race

By Kyle Mathas
November 1, 2019
NIU hosts STEM presentation about measles outbreak

NIU hosts STEM presentation about measles outbreak

By Kyle Mathas
October 30, 2019

Students should prepare before registering for classes

By Kyle Mathas
October 28, 2019
Kurt Bitting | Digital Manager

DeKalb Public Library to host game night

By Kyle Mathas
October 28, 2019

Northerwestern Medicine to hold event for smokers

By Kyle Mathas
October 28, 2019
This week in NIU Athletics (10/22 - 10/27)

This week in NIU Athletics (10/22 – 10/27)

By Kyle Mathas
October 21, 2019

City of DeKalb Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Kyle Mathas
October 14, 2019
Huskies post season best fifth-place at invitational

Huskies post season best fifth-place at invitational

By Kyle Mathas
October 3, 2019
This week in NIU Athletics (9/23 - 9/29)

This week in NIU Athletics (9/23 – 9/29)

By Kyle Mathas
September 23, 2019
This week in NIU Athletics (9/16 - 9/22)

This week in NIU Athletics (9/16 – 9/22)

By Kyle Mathas
September 16, 2019
This week in NIU Athletics (9/9 - 9/15)

This week in NIU Athletics (9/9 – 9/15)

By Kyle Mathas
September 9, 2019

Tutt leads cross country to Huskie Invitational first place

By Kyle Mathas
September 8, 2019
NIU cross country Head Coach Adrian Myers talks to his team in 2019.

Cross country places first in season opening race

By Kyle Mathas
September 2, 2019
Cross country will travel to Western Illinois for season opening meet

Cross country will travel to Western Illinois for season opening meet

By Kyle Mathas
August 28, 2019
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