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Red Black Football Podcast (12/18) 2020 Season Wrap-Up

By James Krause and Mike Knapp
December 19, 2020
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Red Black Football Podcast (Eastern Michigan)

By James Krause and Mike Knapp
December 11, 2020
Head Coach Thomas Hammock was welcomed back to NIU during his Jan. 18, 2019 introductory news conference.

A lot to look forward to with Thomas Hammock era

By Mike Knapp
December 10, 2020
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Red Black Football Podcast 12/3 (Toledo) with Jordan Gandy

By James Krause and Mike Knapp
December 5, 2020
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Red Black Football Podcast 11/25 with Cole Tucker (Western Michigan)

By James Krause and Mike Knapp
November 27, 2020
NIU cross country Head Coach Adrian Myers talks to his team in 2019.

Women’s cross country wins its first MAC championship

By Mike Knapp
November 23, 2020
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Red Black Football Podcast 11/16 (Ball State)

By James Krause and Mike Knapp
November 17, 2020
NIU redshirt senior Lance Deveaux Jr. (left) chases Buffalo redshirt first-year wide receiver Trevor Wilson Nov. 4, during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium.

Defense needs to gain experience with several first-year starters

By Mike Knapp
November 10, 2020
The words 'Play Like A Huskie" on the front side of Huskie Stadium's West bleachers Oct. 19, at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Lance Deveaux ready after being away from football for awhile

By Mike Knapp
November 4, 2020
View of the NIU jumbotron from inside Huskie Stadium Oct. 19, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Football is coming back to bring us all together again

By Mike Knapp
November 3, 2020
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Red Black Football Podcast 11/2 with Kyle Pugh (Buffalo)

By James Krause and Mike Knapp
November 2, 2020
It's a long and necessary process for college sports to return

It’s a long and necessary process for college sports to return

By Mike Knapp
August 22, 2020
I had the privilege of witnessing Michael Jordan

I had the privilege of witnessing Michael Jordan

By Mike Knapp
July 30, 2020
NIU football to return in November

Buffalo at NIU to be rescheduled as NCAA encourages athletes to vote

By Mike Knapp
June 12, 2020
NIU Athletics releases men's basketball's non-conference home schedule

Frazier provides information behind canceling sports, gives plan moving forward

By Mike Knapp
March 18, 2020
The 2019-20 men's basketball team will be one of NIU's biggest "what ifs"

2019-20 men’s basketball team will be one of NIU’s biggest ‘what if’s’

By Mike Knapp
March 17, 2020
Cardinals spoil Senior Night for German, James and McCarty

Cardinals spoil Senior Night for German, James and McCarty

By Mike Knapp
March 7, 2020
Redshirt senior forward Lacey James attempts to finish an alley-oop Feb. 7 during NIU's game against Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies ground Rockets in convincing fashion

By Mike Knapp
March 4, 2020
Senior guard Eugene German plays off the ball Feb. 22 during NIU's 82-81 win over Central Michigan University at the Convocation Center.

German’s 23 in the second half not enough to complete comeback

By Mike Knapp
March 1, 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 erase 17-point deficit to shock Eagles at home

By Mike Knapp
February 25, 2020

Huskies’ historic win streak ends at six in loss to Cardinals

By Mike Knapp
February 12, 2020

It’s time for fans to embrace NIU’s men’s basketball team

By Mike Knapp
February 11, 2020
Senior Eugene German (center) runs to the right corner after handing off the ball to a sophomore Trendon Hankerson (back right) Feb. 7 during NIU's 57-54 win over Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

NIU men’s basketball seeks seven straight versus Ball State

By Mike Knapp
February 10, 2020
Sophomore Darius Beane (no.24) drives under the basket Feb. 7 during NIU's 57-54 win over Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

NIU men’s basketball sweeps Kent State, sets school record with six consecutive MAC wins

By Mike Knapp
February 8, 2020
Senior Eugene German (right) drives along the baseline Feb. 1 during NIU's 70-55 win over the Miami University-Ohio RedHawks at the Convocation Center.

Huskies’ rematch against the Golden Flashes will be featured at primetime

By Mike Knapp
February 6, 2020
Senior Eugene German (10, center)shoots over a RedHawk defender Feb. 1 during NIU's 70-55 win over the Miami University-Ohio RedHawks at the Convocation Center.

2,000 points was not handed to Eugene German

By Mike Knapp
February 3, 2020
Junior Chris Johnson prepares to take a free throw Jan. 28 during NIU's 61-59 win over Ohio University at the Convocation Center.

McCarty comes up in the clutch again for the Huskies against Ohio University

By Mike Knapp
January 29, 2020
Sophomore Darius Beane (middle) drives past a Longwood defender Nov. 18 during NIU's 65-48 win over Longwood University at the Convocation Center.

Darius Beane scores career-high 14 as NIU hands Kent State its first home loss of the season

By Mike Knapp
January 22, 2020
Redshirt senior Courtney Woods attempts to back down a Rockets defender Jan. 11 during NIU's 63-51 loss to the University of Toledo at the Convocation Center.

Cortney Woods continues to make her mark in the NIU record books

By Mike Knapp
January 22, 2020

Top 10 tweets from football head coach Thomas Hammock to make your day

By Mike Knapp
January 21, 2020

Huskies drop another close game, this time to Bowling Green

By Mike Knapp
January 18, 2020
Senior Eugene German (center) rises into the air, taking contact from an Akron defender on a layup attempt during NIU's 72-49 loss to the University of Akron Jan. 14, 2020. German announced Friday he plans to play in the Greek Basket League with the Ionikos Nikaias Basketball Club.

NIU gets blown out by MAC-leading University of Akron

By Mike Knapp
January 15, 2020

Men’s basketball survives a late Eastern Michigan run, holding on to win

By Mike Knapp
January 13, 2020

Huskies fall in a close game to UW-Green Bay, despite career night for Hankerson

By Mike Knapp
December 22, 2019
Some NIU Athletics employees to see pay cuts due to pandemic

Huskies drop third-straight game as the team struggles in the second half

By Mike Knapp
December 17, 2019
Senior guard Eugene German gets up and under defenders Nov. 25 during NIU’s home win against Oakland University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies falter in second half during loss against Aggies

By Mike Knapp
December 8, 2019
Sophomore guard Trendon Hankerson pulls up for a 3-point shot attempt during the Huskies´ home win against Oakland University at the Convocation Center.

Six-match win streak ends with a mens basketball loss to the Gaels

By Mike Knapp
December 6, 2019
Marcus Jones, redshirt senior running back, secures the ball Tuesday after a handoff against Western Michigan University at Huskie Stadium.

Through adversity and distractions, Huskies close season with hard-fought win

By Mike Knapp
November 29, 2019
Senior guard Eugene German drives to the basket Monday during NIU's home victory against Oakland University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies win sixth-straight, German climbs up all-time scoring list

By Mike Knapp
November 27, 2019
Tre Harbison, redshirt junior running back, wins the edge on a run Tuesday during NIU's home loss against Eastern Michigan University at Huskie Stadium.

Harbison crosses 1,000-yard mark on the season, 84-yards behind Hammock in all-time rushing list

By Mike Knapp
November 21, 2019
Redshirt senior forward Lacey James attempts a shot Wednesday while James Claar, WIU redshirt senior forward, pressures the Huskie at Western Hall.

Huskies march out of Macomb with victory over Western Illinois

By Mike Knapp
November 20, 2019

Bench players provide spark in Huskies’ win against Longwood

By Mike Knapp
November 19, 2019

Four Huskies post double-digit points en route to men’s basketball’s first victory

By Mike Knapp
November 16, 2019
Men's basketball leads Coppin State at the half

Men’s basketball leads Coppin State at the half

By Mike Knapp
November 15, 2019

Huskies impress with rotations in offensive line, Bowers Childers ‘two-headed moster’

By Mike Knapp
November 14, 2019
Redshirt senior Lacey James looks for an open teammate Tuesday during NIU's 70-52 loss to Iowa State University at the James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Men’s basketball deflates in second-half as Iowa State powers back to defeat Huskies

By Mike Knapp
November 12, 2019
Huskies lead Cyclones 34-31 at half

Huskies lead Cyclones 34-31 at half

By Mike Knapp
November 12, 2019

Huskies see late comeback attempt shot down as UNI down NIU in season opener

By Mike Knapp
November 10, 2019

Huskies have tough road to MAC play, German says he wants to ‘win them all’

By Mike Knapp
November 8, 2019
Senior guard Eugene German defends an opponent Tuesday at NIU’s 85-50 exhibition-match win against Roosevelt University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies dominate Roosevelt in exhibition match

By Mike Knapp
November 6, 2019
Huskies lead Roosevelt at the half of exhibition match

Huskies lead Roosevelt at the half of exhibition match

By Mike Knapp
November 5, 2019
Junior Ashley Tutt leads the pack Nov. 2 during the 2019 Mid-American Conference Championships hosted by NIU at the North 40 course.

NIU falls two points short of MAC championship, three Huskies earn conference honors

By Mike Knapp
November 4, 2019
Christopher Perez Jr. (left), senior offensive lineman, and Tre Harbison, redshirt junior running back, celebrate a touchdown during NIU's 49-0 victory over Akron at Huskie Stadium.

Harbison at his best against Zips, pummels Akron defense

By Mike Knapp
October 27, 2019
Crawford and Brinkman see tight end position solidified in Huskie offense

Crawford and Brinkman see tight end position solidified in Huskie offense

By Mike Knapp
October 16, 2019

Huskies find their groove in conference win

By Mike Knapp
October 13, 2019

More rain than shine in the third quarter for Huskies

By Mike Knapp
October 6, 2019
Redshirt sophomore cornerback Jalen McKie running Tuesday Oct. 1 during practice at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

McKie makes leap in NIU secondary, Hammock praises the redshirt sophomore

By Mike Knapp
October 3, 2019
Top Dog: Q&A with Aaron Wilkins

Top Dog: Q&A with Aaron Wilkins

By Mike Knapp
September 19, 2019

Balance key for football to compete again

By Mike Knapp
September 15, 2019
At the 50: Bowers makes early impact with Huskies

At the 50: Bowers makes early impact with Huskies

By Mike Knapp
September 8, 2019
Top Dog: Q&A with Cross Country's Head coach Adrian Myers

Top Dog: Q&A with Cross Country’s Head coach Adrian Myers

By Mike Knapp
September 5, 2019

At the 50: Huskies anchored by experienced defense in win over ISU

By Mike Knapp
September 1, 2019
Powerhouse programs will dominate college football, NIU facing top-5 conference contenders

Powerhouse programs will dominate college football, NIU facing top-5 conference contenders

By Mike Knapp
August 30, 2019
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