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NIU cross country then-senior runner Carly Leonard rounds a corner while running at the NIU Huskie Opener on Sep.6, 2024. The Huskies placed 7th with 179 points at the Fighting Illini Open on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Cross country finishes 7th at Fighting Illini Open

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | August 30, 2025

A new look NIU cross country team finished in seventh place at the Fighting Illini Open, with freshman Amelie Ojeda taking home a top-20 finish.  The Huskies’ roster this season features seven new athletes – five freshmen and two transfers –...

NIU cross country head coach Juan Carrillo encourages then-senior runner Olivia Southby as she runs the course at the NIU Huskie Opener on Sept. 6, 2024. NIU cross country kicks off its season on Friday at the Fighting Illini Open. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Cross country’s new-look roster prepares for season opener

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | August 25, 2025

DeKALB — With only one returner from the 2024 season, NIU cross country’s almost brand new roster prepares for their debut on Friday, in which they will run the first race of the new season.  Bringing in five freshmen and two transfers, sophomore...

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