![Then NIU freshman pitcher and utility player Danielle Stewart (22) reaches for the ball as then junior catcher Ellis Erickson (23) passes it at home plate during NIU Softballs home game against Central Michigan University March 31, 2023. The Huskies were swept by the University of Akron Zips, losing 7-6 in the final game of the series Sunday. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Stewart-March-31-2023-1.png)
NIU leaves Akron winless, picking up fifth-straight loss
By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
| March 24, 2024
![Redshirt junior guard Sidney McCrea (2) signals to her teammates as she dribbles the ball up the court against Bowling Green State University Feb. 24. McCrea earned her first career double-double in a 69-54 loss to University of Akron Saturday. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9086-1100x1200.jpg)
Huskies drop third straight after falling to Akron
By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
| March 2, 2024
![After a defensive rebound early in the game, senior forward Harvin Ibarguen (23) navigates around University of Toledo redshirt freshman forward Javan Simmons (1). Ibarguen spent four minutes and 14 seconds in play during the first half of the game Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1-23_Mbb-Toledo-TD-1-1200x988.jpg)
IN PICTURES: Huskies extend losing streak, face ice-cold loss
By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
| January 24, 2024
![NIU defensive specialist/libero Jada Cerniglia serves the ball during Friday’s MAC battle between the Huskies and the University of Akron Zips. NIU was undone in three sets to extend its losing streak to four matches. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/vb-better-1138x1200.jpeg)
Volleyball blanked by Akron in straight sets
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| October 28, 2023
![From left: Junior defensive specialist/libero Jada Cerniglia, senior setter Ella Mihacevich, junior libero Crew Hoffmeier, senior opposite/outside hitter Emily Dykes, sophomore middle blocker Savanah Brandt and graduate student outside hitter Katie Erdmann rejoice after a rally in NIUs homecoming matchup with the Eastern Michigan University Eagles on Oct. 13 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies will host the University of Akron on Friday and the University at Buffalo on Saturday in hopes of remaining undefeated at Victor E. Court. (Skyler Kisellus | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/vb-sky-vb-sky-1200x795.jpg)
Huskies to host Zips, Bulls in homestand
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| October 27, 2023
![Akron sophomore wing Ali Ali (left) plays man defense against senior guard Anthony Crump during Tuesday nights Mid-American Conference matchup at the Convocation center in DeKalb. Crump finished the game third in NIU scoring, recording 11 points in their 70-54 defeat at home. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MG_2514-900x600.jpeg)
Huskies fall to Akron in MAC opener
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| January 7, 2023
![University of Akron redshirt junior wide receiver Daniel George fails to make a catch against NIU redshirt freshman safety Devin Lafayette early in the second quarter during the game on Saturday.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MG_7283-900x600.jpg)
Akron clobbers NIU, upsets Huskies’ senior sendoff
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| November 27, 2022
Breaking down the Zips
By Brian Earle
| October 10, 2013
Men’s soccer plays with heart, falls to Akron in MAC title game
By Jacob Onak
| November 11, 2012
MAC Breakdown: Toledo, Kent State, NIU top dogs
By Matt Hopkinson
| November 7, 2012
Run defense a big part of Huskies victory
By Brian Thomas
| October 21, 2012
Players to watch for as Huskies battle Akron
By Matt Hopkinson
| October 16, 2012
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