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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

Redshirt freshman quarterback Josh Holst (15) carries the ball in the first half on Saturday against the Bowling Green State University Falcons at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. Holst entered the game as quarterback after an injury to redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton in the second quarter. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies’ depth shines in win over Bowling Green

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 12, 2024

A three-quarter shutout boosted NIU football (4-2, 1-1 MAC) over the Bowling Green State University Falcons (2-4, 1-1 MAC) by a score of 17-7. NIU entered Saturday’s contest with a long list of injuries, including senior running back Antario Brown,...

Bowling Green State University junior tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (0) celebrates with teammates in the Falcons’ 30-27 loss to Old Dominion University on Sept. 28 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. Falcon Sports Media Network’s Rhys Patrykus describes Fannin Jr. as a “matchup nightmare” for opposing defenses ahead of NIU’s meeting with Bowling Green on Saturday. (Dane Leininger | Falcon Media Sports Network)

Behind enemy bylines: Bowling Green

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 10, 2024

  NIU has wrapped up non-conference play and now looks ahead to Saturday’s matchup against Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. After rushing for 367 yards against the University of Massachusetts, the Huskies head into Week 7 with...

Senior forward Brooke Stonebraker (34) shoots a jump shot over an Akron University opponent. Stonebraker scored 15 points in a 72-54 loss to Bowling Green State University on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Second quarter crumble fuels blowout loss for women’s basketball

By Lucas Didier, Assistant Sports Editor | February 1, 2024

NIU women’s basketball (9-11, 3-6 MAC) collapsed in the second quarter and fell 72-54 to Bowling Green State University (11-8, 5-4 MAC). The Huskies drop to two games below .500 with their third consecutive loss. The Huskies jumped to a 24-18 lead...

NIU graduate student right side hitter Isabelle Percoco celebrates after a rally in the Huskies’ season-opener against Chicago State University on Aug. 25 at the NIU Convocation Center. NIU split its recent away series against Bowling Green State University on Thursday and Friday to begin MAC play at .500. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

COLUMN: Volleyball may have found its spark

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | September 25, 2023

NIU volleyball’s non-conference schedule began with a 1-3 start to mark the beginning of a new era. After just two matches against conference competition, the Huskies have set themselves up for the opportunity to flip the script and roll to a 3-1 start...

Junior libero Crew Hoffmeier recording a dig against Chicago State University on Aug. 26. The Huskies were defeated by the Cougars 3-2. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

NIU to begin MAC play at Bowling Green

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | September 20, 2023

NIU volleyball is set to receive its first dose of MACtion this week as the Huskies travel eastward for a road clash with the conference titleholders.  The Huskies (2-10) open their conference schedule with a two-match series at Bowling Green State...

Then-freshman gymnast Isabella Sissi performs on floor exercise during NIU's meet against Illinois State University on Feb. 13, 2021. Sissi competed in all four disciplines during NIU's 2023 season opener Sunday.

Sissi snags all-around crown in NIU’s season opener

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Editor | January 8, 2023

DeKALB – Sophomore gymnast Isabella Sissi finished as the best all-arounder at Sunday’s season-opening meet for NIU gymnastics, helping the Huskies kick off their 2023 campaign in winning fashion. Sissi, NIU’s lone all-arounder in the competition,...

IN PICTURES: Huskie Basketball vs Bowling Green

IN PICTURES: Huskie Basketball vs Bowling Green

By Zulfiqar Ahmed, Media Editor | January 20, 2022

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

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.

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.

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...

No. 4 seed Bowling Green State University and No. 3 seed Ohio University advanced to the semifinal round of the MAC volleyball Tournament Saturday.

Underdogs get knocked out of MAC Tournament

By Northern Star staff | November 19, 2016

No. 4 seed Bowling Green State University and No. 3 seed Ohio University advanced to the semifinal round of the MAC volleyball Tournament Saturday.

The Huskies line up against the Bowling Green State University Falcons in their home game Nov. 1, 2016. NIU won the game 45-20 on senior night.

Football wins match for Senior Night

By Tom Burton | November 3, 2016

DeKALB | Senior tailback Joel Bouagnon scored five touchdowns on 134 yards en route to defeating the Bowling Green State University Falcons 45-20 Tuesday on senior night at Huskie Stadium.NIU (3-6, 3-2 Mid-American Conference) outplayed Bowling Green...

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