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All content by Waleed Alamieh
Junior guard Chelby Koker (right) dribbles past a defender in NIU's exhibition game against Benedictine on Oct. 29.

Huskies go down to Leathernecks

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2021
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago.

Bears’ Nagy continues to disappoint

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Columnist
December 1, 2021
Senior forward Mikayla Brandon works her way through defenders in NIU's 80-59 victory against Bradley on Nov. 22 at the Convocation Center. Brandon finished the game with 15 points and 10 rebounds. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

Davis, Brandon double-doubles lead Huskies

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
November 22, 2021
The volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Toledo on Oct. 22.

Huskies ready for MAC tournament

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2021
Senior middle blocker Angie Gromos spikes a ball in NIU's win on Nov. 13 against Buffalo. The victory sealed NIU a spot in the MAC tournament.

Huskies’ win adds to momentum

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2021
Senior middle blocker Angie Gromos spikes a ball in NIU's win on Nov. 13 against Buffalo. The victory sealed NIU a spot in the MAC tournament.

Volleyball clinches MAC playoff spot

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021.

NFL awards: Midseason predicitons

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Columnist
November 9, 2021
The volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Toledo on Oct. 22.

Huskies pick up sweep in Akron

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2021
Junior guard Chelby Koker possesses the ball during an exhibition on Oct. 29 against Benedictine University at the Convocation Center. Koker scored

Koker, Davis key to Huskies success

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2021
Head volleyball coach Ray Gooden coaches on his team during a Sept. 18 game against Wisconsin at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball swept by Ohio Bobcats

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2021
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa argues with umpire Tom Hallion as home plate umpire Vic Carapazza tries to hold him back after Jose Abreu was hit by a pitch against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning during Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Chicago.

What White Sox need to do in offseason

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Columnist
October 18, 2021
A book of rules and regulations, but some sports add unwritten rules from a bygone era.

Unwritten rules should stay in past

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Columnist
October 15, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo sets to spike against Wisconsin on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball rallies against Miami-OH

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2021
Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski (right) attempts to spike the ball over a a wall of Air Force players in the Huskies 3-0 win at Victor E. Court on Aug. 28.

Jablonski finding her voice at NIU

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2021
Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski (right) attempts to spike the ball over a a wall of Air Force players in the Huskies 3-0 win at Victor E. Court on Aug. 28.

NIU split weekend games with EMU

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2021
The NIU volleyball team celebrates after a kill against WIU on Aug. 27. The Huskies record now sits at 11-11.

Volleyball snaps skid, defeats CMU

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2021
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