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Fans watch as the Huskies beat Ball State 59-41 on Oct. 10, 2015, at Huskie Stadium. The game was one of six games part of the Mission 6 initiative presented by NIU Athletics. The initiative, which made students eligible for free tuition for the spring 2016 semester if they attended and stayed at every home football game, was declared unsuccessful as the goal to have at least 6,000 NIU students at each game was not accomplished.

Athletics aims for 100% capacity at fall sporting events

April 23, 2021
Soccer ball flies through the net in the goal.

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

April 12, 2021
Women's tennis defeated by Bradley

Women’s tennis defeated by Bradley

April 7, 2021
Soccer ball flies through the net in the goal.

Huskies take second win over ranked opponent

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

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

April 1, 2021
Soccer ball flies through the net in the goal.

Falcons extend win streak over Huskies to 6

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

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

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

February 23, 2021
Entrance of the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, on Sept. 2, in DeKalb.

Men’s basketball loses close game in DeKalb

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

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

February 17, 2021
How to watch the Super Bowl safely in a pandemic

How to watch the Super Bowl safely in a pandemic

February 4, 2021
Hockey looks back on lessons learned after inaugural D1 season

Formal NIU hockey season might not happen until August

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

January 30, 2021
Empty classroom in Dusable

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

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

January 16, 2021
Men's basketball takes first MAC after buzzer-beater from Darius Beane

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

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

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

January 4, 2021
Halftime at the NIU Convocation Center Dec. 18, in DeKalb.

Huskies remain winless in MAC after loss to BGSU

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

November 9, 2020
Dennis J. Miller

Miller appears to retain coroner position

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

November 2, 2020
NIU cross country Head Coach Adrian A. Meyers talks to his team in this 2019 file photo.

Women’s cross country returns in November

October 28, 2020
DeKalb community members and NIU students and staff paint

NIU women’s basketball unites against racism

October 20, 2020
Quick breakdown of MLB's top 5 teams

Quick breakdown of MLB’s top 5 teams

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

June 22, 2020
Jordan Steckler signs with Saints as undrafted free agent

Jordan Steckler signs with Saints as undrafted free agent

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

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

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

February 23, 2020

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

February 21, 2020
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