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All content by MIKE BUDA

Promising new recruits for wrestling team

By Mike Buda
December 5, 2010

NIU wrestling fell short against Michigan State

By Mike Buda
December 5, 2010

One sports writer’s experience

By Mike Buda
November 29, 2010

Wrestling goes down to the wire at Hoosier Duals

By Mike Buda
November 28, 2010

Deutsch looks to take step foward

By Mike Buda
November 22, 2010

A few pounds can make a world of difference in wrestling

By Mike Buda
November 18, 2010

NIU wrestling veterans show up at Michigan State

By Mike Buda
November 14, 2010
Dave Grant is entering his final year as NIU wrestling head coach. He has been leading the Huskies since 1996.

NIU wrestling coach Dave Grant reflects on career

By Mike Buda
November 10, 2010

The Rant: Miami Heat have Bulls’ record in sight

By Mike Buda
November 9, 2010
Redshirt senior Kyle Knotek was able to retain the Lewang Cup in his final season as a Huskies. The NIU men's soccer team ended their season and didn't have a good enough record to participate in the conference tournament.

Men’s soccer ends season without conference tornament

By Mike Buda
November 8, 2010
Senior Pat McLemore, pictured, defeated senior Tristen DeShazer 3-1 with a takedown in this weekend's Wrestle Offs.

Wrestlers tangle for team position

By Mike Buda
November 7, 2010
NIU's Engebreth Faerden found the net twice in the Huskies' victory Thursday.

NIU retains Lewang Cup in season finale

By Mike Buda
November 4, 2010
NIU wrestling head coach Dave Grant is entering his last season at the helm.

Dave Grant has high hopes for last season with wrestling team

By Mike Buda
November 4, 2010
Juan Hoyos (9) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal on Senior Day

Men’s soccer wins on Senior Day

By Mike Buda
October 31, 2010

NIU keeps tournament hopes alive with win over Western Michigan

By Mike Buda
October 27, 2010

NIU men’s soccer suffers fourth loss

By Mike Buda
October 24, 2010
NIU's Kyle Knotek corrals a pass against Akron earlier this season.

NIU men’s soccer faces must-win matchup

By Mike Buda
October 21, 2010

NFL, NCAA must be aggressive in stopping rash of head injuries

By Mike Buda
October 18, 2010
Senior forward Juan Hoyos (9) attempts a shot while falling over in a game earlier this season versus Akron. Hoyos drew a red card on Florida Atlantic's Jason Lopaciuk, giving NIU a one-man advantage for the final 30 minues of its 1-0 loss to FAU Saturday.

NIU loses to Florida Atlantic 1-0

By MIke Buda
October 17, 2010

Matches worth watching

By Mike Buda
October 17, 2010

NIU drops Wildcats 2-0 for 6th win

By Mike Buda
October 13, 2010

Men’s soccer falls to No. 1 Akron

By Mike Buda
October 10, 2010

Games to watch

By Mike Buda
October 10, 2010

Huskie Athletics drops the ball with scheduling

By Mike Buda
October 7, 2010
Sophomore keeper Jordan Godsey grabs a corner kick out of the air.

No. 1 Akron invades NIU for pivotal MAC matchup

By Mike Buda
October 7, 2010

The Rant: Wranglers aren’t the only pants Favre wants to get into

By Mike Buda
October 7, 2010

Huskies take down Wisconsin in overtime

By Mike Buda
October 6, 2010
Juan Hoyos (9) heads a ball during NIU's 1-0 loss to Hartwick on Saturday.

Hartwick serves a shutout to NIU men’s soccer team

By Mike Buda
October 3, 2010
Senior midfielder Luis Mojica brings the ball up field against Oregon State.

NIU meets Hartwick in MAC battle

By Mike Buda
September 30, 2010

Men’s soccer can’t ward off Blue Demons

By Mike Buda
September 29, 2010

De La Cerda says “no pro,” returns to NIU

By Mike Buda
September 27, 2010

NIU blanks Brady for second straight shutout

By Mike Buda
September 26, 2010

Red Riot reorganized under new leadership

By Mike Buda
September 20, 2010

NFL needs concussion help

By Mike Buda
September 20, 2010

NIU men’s soccer team finds identity with third straight ‘W’

By Mike Buda
September 19, 2010

It’s up to Red Riot to bring interest to NIU soccer

By Mike Buda
September 14, 2010

BLOG: Could upcoming World Cups say ‘sweet home Chicago’?

By Mike Buda
September 12, 2010

Men’s soccer splits the weekend with a win and loss

By Mike Buda
September 12, 2010
Former NIU head coach Steve Simmons will return to DeKalb as head coach of the Oregon State men's soccer team Friday.

Simmons to return to DeKalb

By Mike Buda
September 9, 2010

Photo Poll: Victor E. Huskie

By Mike Buda
September 8, 2010

Men’s basketball sets schedule

By Mike Buda
September 8, 2010

The Rant: Vince Young, the real winner

By Mike Buda
September 8, 2010

Huskies split win and loss on road trip

By Mike Buda
September 6, 2010
Kyle Knotek plays defense against Bowling Greene State University in this Oct. 25, 2008 file photo.

NIU opens season with West Coast trip

By Mike Buda
September 1, 2010
Mike Greene | Northern Star file photos Lindsay Curnock and Josh Karsten

Face Off: Bigger loss- Curnock or Karsten?

By Andrew Singer and Mike Buda
August 24, 2010

Luzzi adds 3 more foreign recruits to 2010 class

By Mike Buda
August 23, 2010

The Chicago Area Rugby Football Union renames trophy in honor of Dan Parmenter

By MIKE BUDA
May 4, 2009

Team president, rider hits his mark; Rugby falls to Notre Dame, Marquette

By MIKE BUDA
April 28, 2009

Clubs sports in review

By MIKE BUDA
April 22, 2009

NIU track and field dominates in the Spartan Open

By MIKE BUDA
April 20, 2009

NIU Paintball competes in final tournament

By MIKE BUDA
April 15, 2009

Men’s, women’s rugby teams to co-host tournament

By MIKE BUDA
April 14, 2009

Weather helps women’s golf take 2nd at tournament

By MIKE BUDA
April 14, 2009

MAC Championships approaching for Huskies

By MIKE BUDA
April 8, 2009

Men’s Rugby stats strong at SIU

By MIKE BUDA
April 8, 2009

Equestrian team comes in third at regional competition, 2 riders advance to compete at nationals

By MIKE BUDA
April 3, 2009

Men’s rugby continues winning streak

By MIKE BUDA
April 1, 2009

With improving scores, Huskies travel to Marshall Invitational Friday

By MIKE BUDA
March 31, 2009

NIU men’s rugby team and NIU Paintball Club shine in weekend’s events

By MIKE BUDA
March 23, 2009

Wrestlers DeShazer and Deutsch pull out all the stops at NCAA Championships

By MIKE BUDA
March 23, 2009

Star track athlete sets goals for herself

By MIKE BUDA
March 19, 2009

Paintball Club grabs first place finish

By MIKE BUDA
March 19, 2009

NIU women’s tennis team learned the hard way, by losing

By MIKE BUDA
March 17, 2009

NIU track team shines in Californian smackdown

By MIKE BUDA
March 17, 2009

Anderson named Player of the Week

By MIKE BUDA
March 4, 2009

NIU gets ready for track and field finals

By MIKE BUDA
February 27, 2009

Huskie News & Notes

By MIKE BUDA
February 25, 2009

Beckham should stay in Italy

By MIKE BUDA
February 19, 2009

The mustache of champions

By MIKE BUDA
February 10, 2009

NIU loses against the Eagles for the first time in nearly 12 years

By MIKE BUDA
February 9, 2009

Coach’s Corner with Wrestling’s Dave Grant

By MIKE BUDA
February 4, 2009

Track, tennis fall in contests

By MIKE BUDA
February 3, 2009

New track & field complex nearing completion

By MIKE BUDA
January 29, 2009

DeShazer turns over a new leaf

By MIKE BUDA
January 27, 2009

Huskie Athletic Scholarship Fund benefits from online auctions

By MIKE BUDA
January 22, 2009

Huskies grab wins over weekend

By MIKE BUDA
January 20, 2009

Huskies to battle Ohio in annual Showcase Meet

By MIKE BUDA
January 15, 2009

Women’s track and field dominate opener

By MIKE BUDA
January 13, 2009

NIU wrestling team continues to win over winter break

By MIKE BUDA
January 12, 2009

Wrestling team looks for second straight win over Big Ten powerhouse

By MIKE BUDA
December 4, 2008

BCS, Big 12 provide latest bowl controversy

By MIKE BUDA
December 2, 2008

Huskies season offers different opinions

By JERRY BURNES and MIKE BUDA
December 2, 2008

Huskies fall flat in MAC

By MIKE BUDA
November 24, 2008

Volleyball to face third-seed Miami (Ohio) in the MAC semifinals

By MIKE BUDA
November 21, 2008

Wrestling team to partake in nation’s largest one-day tournament

By MIKE BUDA
November 21, 2008

Castillo living up to the family name

By MIKE BUDA
November 20, 2008

Volleyball to host KSU in MAC tourney opener

By MIKE BUDA
November 18, 2008

The Rant: Playing with fire

By MIKE BUDA
November 18, 2008

Huskies volleyball looks for a win this weekend

By MIKE BUDA
November 14, 2008

Point/Counterpoint: Obama vows to establish playoffs for NCAA football

By CHRIS DERTZ and MIKE BUDA
November 11, 2008

Volleyball hosts final two home games this weekend

By MIKE BUDA
November 7, 2008

Volleyball to face conference leader Western Michigan

By MIKE BUDA
October 30, 2008

NIU volleyball player Meagan Schoenrock talks pranks, Halloween, future plans

By MIKE BUDA
October 29, 2008

Split weekend ends on positive note

By MIKE BUDA
October 27, 2008

Huskies face crucial weekend on the road

By MIKE BUDA
October 24, 2008

Volleyball versus Soccer

By MIKE BUDA
October 21, 2008

Volleyball to take on lowly Buffalo and Akron at home

By MIKE BUDA
October 17, 2008

Huskies fall to Ball State, but shut down Toledo

By MIKE BUDA
October 13, 2008

Women’s volleyball thinks pink for breast cancer awareness

By MIKE BUDA
October 10, 2008

Huskies split weekend against CMU, EMU

By MIKE BUDA
October 6, 2008
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