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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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

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.

Volleyball set to host Western Michigan in last home game

By Kyle Mathas | November 14, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team will host the Western Michigan University Broncos in its last home match of the season Thursday.Heading into the matchup, the Huskies have a chance at leveling their home record this season. NIU is currently 5-6 at Victor...

Senior setter Amanda Krahl jump sets junior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace Aug. 30 in a 3-1 loss to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville.

Volleyball wins first road game, levels 2-2 in conference play

By Justin Kelley | October 6, 2019

Senior setter Amanda Krahl jump sets junior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace Aug. 30 in a 3-1 loss to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville.

Women’s tennis loses at MAC

By Danielle Brown | April 30, 2017

DeKALB — The Huskies traveled to Muncie, Indiana to face the Miami University Redhawks in the Mid-American Conference Championship Friday, which was hosted by Ball State University.The Huskies (10-13, 4-4 MAC), seeded at No. 5, saw an end to their season...

Guard puts up 33 points in win

By Eddie Garcia | February 16, 2017

DeKALB — After six lead changes and four ties in the fourth quarter, the women’s basketball team battled past the Miami University Redhawks, 63-61, to give NIU the season sweep.Senior guard Ally Lehman ignited the offense as she scored the team's...

Huskies fend off Falcons

By Krystal Ward | January 15, 2017

Men’s basketball is off to a hot start in Mid-American Conference play, winning for the third time in four games Saturday.NIU (11-6, 3-1 MAC) defeated the Bowling Green State University Falcons (3-10, 1-7 MAC), 69-52, at the Stroh Center in Bowling...

Center Midfielder Emilie Haugan takes a free kick during an Oct. 9 game against Ball State. The Huskies lost 2-0. 

Women’s soccer celebrates its seniors

By Krystal Ward | October 13, 2016

Center Midfielder Emilie Haugan takes a free kick during an Oct. 9 game against Ball State. The Huskies lost 2-0. 

Women's soccer improves record

Women’s soccer improves record

By Krystal Ward | October 6, 2016

DeKALB | Women’s soccer (4-5-2, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) will take on the Miami University Redhawks (5-5-1, 2-1-1 MAC) 3 p.m. today at Miami Soccer Field in Oxford, Ohio.NIU trails the all-time series 3-12-3, but played the Redhawks to a 0-0 double-overtime...

Women’s tennis looks to win Bowling Green matches following losing streak

By Danielle Brown | March 24, 2016

Women’s tennis (5-7) will look to break its recent struggles as it begins conference play this week against Bowling Green State University(2-11) and Ball State University (13-2).The Huskies are currently on a three-game losing streak and have won just...

Junior forward Cassidy Glenn makes a layup off the breakaway. Glenn scored 17 points but missed two crucial freethrows during overtime. The Huskies fell in an overtime loss against Toledo 89-83 on Saturday.

Women’s basketball falls again in conference play

By Joren Apiquian | February 29, 2016

Junior forward Cassidy Glenn makes a layup off the breakaway. Glenn scored 17 points but missed two crucial freethrows during overtime. The Huskies fell in an overtime loss against Toledo 89-83 on Saturday.

Sophomore Stephanie McDonald sets up to return a volley on March 29 in the meet against Bowling Green State University.

Women’s tennis to take on Ball State

By Thomas Hiley III | April 17, 2013

The women’s tennis team has only two more matches, and it will play the Ball State Cardinals (13-10, 3-3 MAC) and Miami Ohio Redhawks (10-12, 6-1 MAC) this weekend. Head coach Ryun Ferrell believes this week is important even though the team might not...

MAC Breakdown: Toledo, Kent State, NIU top dogs

By Matt Hopkinson | November 7, 2012

Kent State: Perhaps the biggest headline in the MAC East has been the play of the Golden Flashes. Riding a seven-game winning streak, they have gone unbeaten within the conference this season. Kent State features two running backs who each have more than...

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