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Men’s basketball to host Loyola Saturday

By Brian Earle | November 19, 2012

While everyone will be at home over Thanksgiving break, NIU men’s basketball will be taking care of business when they host the Loyola Ramblers on Saturday. This will be the second of a three game home stand for NIU. The Huskies (1-2) are coming off...

Huskie wrestlers look strong against weekend competition, fall to ranked Purdue

By Brian Earle | November 19, 2012

Wrestling looked to follow up its strong performance from the Huskie Duals last weekend at the NIU Duals Saturday. This weekend, the Huskies (5-1) battled their way to a record of 2-1 against Calumet College of St. Joseph, Loras College and No. 23 nationally...

Men’s basketball defeats Judson in home opener

By Brian Earle | November 19, 2012

In men’s basketball’s home opener, it earned its first win of the season as it took down Judson University 72-54 at the NIU Convocation Center Sunday. The Huskies (1-2) were led offensively by freshmen forward Sam Mader and guard Akeem Springs, who...

Huskies used third quarter to power past Rockets

By Brian Earle | November 19, 2012

Going into halftime against Toledo with the score 14-7, NIU football trailed at the intermission for the first time this season. This didn’t phase the Huskies. In the third quarter, they went on to give one of their best offensive performances of the...

Huskies break into AP, USA Today top 25

By Brian Earle | November 19, 2012

With the Huskies’ 31-24 victory Wednesday night against Toledo, they have inspired the college football polls to give the team some national recognition. For the first time since being ranked in 2010, the Huskies are back in The Associated Press Top-25...