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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...

Kenny Golladay, redshirt senior wide receiver, dives to catch the ball and score a touchdown for the Huskies during an Oct. 22 game against the University of Buffalo in Huskie Stadium. The Huskies won the game 44-7.

Huskies outplay Bowling Green for a win

By Northern Star staff | November 2, 2016

Kenny Golladay, redshirt senior wide receiver, dives to catch the ball and score a touchdown for the Huskies during an Oct. 22 game against the University of Buffalo in Huskie Stadium. The Huskies won the game 44-7.

MAC title game defeat leaves Huskies stunned

By Jack Manning | December 9, 2013

DeKalb | Huskies fans mourned the team’s Friday loss of the MAC title game at Ford Field.The game marked NIU’s fourth consecutive trip to its conference’s championship, and NIU’s victory over the Bowling Green Falcons would have meant a trip to...

Volleyball defeats Bowling Green on Senior Night

By Mike Romor | November 11, 2012

After a loss Thursday on the road against Western Michigan, NIU volleyball knew it had to end its weekend strong against the top team from the MAC East. NIU (19-13, 10-6 MAC) did just that, defeating Bowling Green (18-10, 13-3) on Senior Night in front...

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...

Kent State, NIU, Toledo in running for MAC championship

By Matt Hopkinson | October 31, 2012

Kent State: Sitting atop the MAC East, the Golden Flashes have won six games in a row and are undefeated in conference play. On top of their dominance in conference play, they have most recently defeated former nationally No. 18-ranked Rutgers squad by...

Men’s Soccer takes a loss against Crusaders

By Jacob Onak | October 17, 2012

Taking a break from conference play, NIU men’s soccer took on the Valparaiso Crusaders on a stormy Wednesday night, falling 2-1. The Huskies (3-8-2) got off to another bad start as the Crusaders (2-6-5) struck first. Junior midfielder Charles Braden...

MAC coaches discuss coming season

By Andrew Singer | November 10, 2010

In order of predicted finish by blue ribbon forecasters East 1.) Ohio Bobcats 2009-10 record: 22-15, 7-9 MAC Head Coach: John Groce Record at school: 37-32 (Third Season) "I told my guys to pay homage to what they did last year," Groce said. "But they...

Volleyball ends three-game skid

By Katie Leb | November 7, 2010

The losing streak is over after the NIU volleyball team took down Bowling Green Saturday night to end a three-game skid. After going 2-3 on the team's longest road trip of the season, the Huskies looked forward to returning to the Convocation Center....

A look around the MAC

By Jimmy Johnson | November 7, 2010

MAC East Temple Owls Head Coach - Al Golden 2010 Record - 8-2 (5-1 MAC) Temple found its way to victory over Kent State, 28-10. Owls' quarterback Mike Gerardi was highly effective through the air, throwing for 368 yards and two touchdown passes. Temple...

MAC East breakdown

By Jimmy Johnson | October 12, 2010

Ohio Bobcats Head Coach - Frank Solich 2010 Record - 3-3 (2-1 MAC) Quarterback Boo Jackson threw three touchdown passes on only nine completions in Ohio’s 49-25 victory over Bowling Green. Ohio is on a two-game winning streak. Bobcats running back Phil...