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NIU then-redshirt junior quarterback Jordan Lynch prepares to throw a pass during a game against the University at Buffalo on Oct. 13, 2012, at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Lynch was announced Friday as a member of the 2024 classes of the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame and MAC Hall of Fame. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Former Huskie star Jordan Lynch to join NIU, MAC Halls of Fame

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
March 17, 2024
Freshman Sam Klein (left) and sophomore Iker Gaztambide Arrastia (right) reach for a handshake at the Nelson Tennis Center at Chick Evans Field House. Gaztambide Arrastia won his doubles match with sophomore Christopher Norlin as NIU defeated Ball State University 5-2. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Men’s tennis wins 9th straight with win over Ball State

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2024
Redshirt sophomore Blake West pins his Kent State University opponent on Dec. 19. West recorded his 20th victory of the 2023-2024 season on Saturday against Cleveland State University. (Scott Walstrom | Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Wrestling owns East tiebreaker, garners first road victory

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
January 20, 2024
Redshirt sophomore Blake West searches for an opening on his Kent State University opponent. West was named the MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week on Monday following his major decision victory over Ohio University freshman Ryan Meek on Friday. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] West nabs MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
January 18, 2024
NIU senior opposite/outside hitter Emily Dykes attacks during the Huskies’ home conference match against Eastern Michigan University Oct. 13 at Victor E. Court. Dykes entered the transfer portal Sunday after starting 23 matches for NIU in 2023. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Volleyball’s Emily Dykes enters transfer portal

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
December 14, 2023
Then-NIU quarterback Jordan Lynch looks to make a pass downfield during the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2013. The Huskies have yet to win a bowl game in their last three tries. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Reviewing NIU football’s 3 most recent Bowl games

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
December 6, 2023
NIU junior defensive specialist/libero Jada Cerniglia poses with a camera during NIU volleyball’s media day on Aug. 7. Cerniglia has established herself as a media savant at NIU after nearly three years in DeKalb. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Meet Jada Rae, NIU volleyball’s media mogul

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
November 28, 2023
Senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek stands in the goal ready to block a shot. Rojek turned away 9 Western Michigan shots in men's soccer's 3-1 loss in the MVC semifinals on Wednesday in Kalamazoo. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Men’s soccer eliminated from MVC Tournament

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2023
Senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek roams in front of the net during an NIU men's soccer home game. Rojek recorded a career-high 11 saves en route to a 2-1 victory over Bowling Green State University in the quarterfinals of the MVC Tournament on Sunday. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Men’s soccer defeats Bowling Green in MVC Tournament quarterfinals

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2023
Sophomore midfielder Angel Rodriguez navigates the ball through a Loyola defender. Rodriguez scored the game-winning goal late in the Huskies' game against Bowling Green State University on Wednesday. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Arima’s goal lifts men’s soccer to playoffs

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2023
Junior forward Taisei Arima rushes the ball up the field in men's soccer's MVC opener against Missouri State. The Huskies were shut out by the University of Illinois Chicago by a final score of 2-0 Friday. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Men’s soccer’s offense burned by Flames

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2023
Senior midfielder Camilo Estrada receives a pass in men's soccer's match against Loyola-Chicago on Sept. 26. The Huskies dropped their match against Western Michigan University by a final score of 3-1. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Sing’s 2 goals lift Western Michigan over men’s soccer

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2023
Senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek stands in front of the net during an NIU men's soccer home game. Rojek was named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Rojek named MVC Defensive Player of the Week

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2023
Redshirt senior goalkeeper Sadie McGill jumps to save a Miami University shot attempt on Sunday. McGill was named the MAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] McGill earns MAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
October 10, 2023
NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock leads his players onto the Huskie Stadium field on Sept. 23 against the University of Tulsa. The Huskies will face Arkansas State University on Saturday in the Camellia Bowl. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Football set to build on high-scoring affair

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
October 5, 2023
Junior forward Taisei Arima battles for the ball during men's soccer's game against Missouri State University on Sept. 16. The Huskies were shut out by the Bears by a final score of 3-0. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Men’s soccer vs Loyola ruled no-contest

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2023
Huskie junior forward Taisei Arima rushes the ball upfield during NIU men's soccer's Missouri Valley Conference opener against Missorui State on Sept. 16. The Huskies lost the game by a final score of 3-0. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Men’s soccer falters in second straight shutout

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
September 25, 2023
`NIU junior libero Crew Hoffmeier digs a ball during the Huskies’ Aug. 25 match against Chicago State University at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. Hoffmeier was named the Week 4 MAC West Division Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after a 47-dig effort at the UNI Tournament. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Hoffmeier pockets MAC weekly honors

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 18, 2023
Graduate student outside hitter Katie Erdmann digs a ball during a home match against the University of Illinois on Aug. 26 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] COLUMN: A win’s a start, but more work to be done

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 4, 2023
NIU volleyball head coach Sondra Parys talks with her team courtside during the Huskies' season-opening match against Chicago State University on Aug. 25 at the NIU Convocation Center. Parys earned her first win as an NCAA Division I head coach Friday, a 3-2 victory over the University of North Carolina Wilmington. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Volleyball’s Sondra Parys bags first win as head coach

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 1, 2023
NIU junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo spikes the ball over the net during Saturday's matchup against University of Illinois. The Huskies dropped the match by a set score of 3-1. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

[Photo] Volleyball dazed in rematch with Cougars

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
August 27, 2023
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