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NIU then-freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) sprints to first base against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. The Huskies dropped both games in a doubleheader against Central Michigan University on Saturday, extending their losing streak to eight. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies’ bats go cold in doubleheader sweep against Central Michigan University

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | March 23, 2025

NIU baseball (7-13, 1-8 MAC) faced the Central Michigan University Chippewas (9-15, 5-1 MAC) on Saturday in a doubleheader. The Huskies lost 11-6 in extra innings in Game 1 and 8-4 in Game 2.  “Today we just weren’t very good offensively,” said...

NIU baseball then-freshman right fielder Charlie Parcell (44) throws the ball to the infield during the sixth inning against Kent State University on April 19. The Huskies dropped their first conference game in a 15-5 loss to Kent State on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies strand 12, fall to Kent State in 8 innings

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | March 7, 2025

Coming off a sweep at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, NIU baseball (6-5, 0-1 MAC) fell to the Kent State University Golden Flashes (5-6, 1-0 MAC) in a 15-5 loss to begin Mid-American Conference play.  The Huskies left 12 on base over eight...

NIU baseball then-freshman pitcher Ty Brachbill (7) tosses the ball to then-senior first baseman Mason Kelley (25) to record an out at first against Ball State University on April 23. Brachbill recorded 7 strikeouts in an 8-4 win against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Friday, after a 5-4 victory in the first game of the doubleheader. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Baseball picks up back-to-back wins in doubleheader against Southern Illinois Edwardsville

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | March 2, 2025

NIU baseball (4-4) faced the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars (2-7) on Friday in a doubleheader. The Huskies won 5-4 in a comeback victory in Game 1 and secured an 8-4 seven inning-win in Game 2.  GAME 1 NIU struck in the first...

NIU baseball then-junior pitcher Conner Lutes (36) completes his pitching motion in the second inning against University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. The Huskies won their second consecutive game Friday against Southeast Missouri State University. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies’ offense explodes for second-straight double-digit victory

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 22, 2025

NIU baseball’s hot start fueled a 16-4 victory over Southeast Missouri State University as NIU started its weekend series with a win on Friday.  The Huskies have now won each of their last two contests by a combined score of 37-6.  NIU earned...