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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

Softball sweeps Eagles, ties Chippewas at home

By Chris Loggins | April 27, 2015

Softball went 3-1 on the weekend, hosting series against the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Central Michigan Chippewas.The Huskies (26-20, 10-6 MAC) swept the series against Eastern Michigan (15-29, 4-11 MAC) and went 1-1 in their series against Central...

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...

MAC football divided between the have, the have-nots

By Matt Hopkinson | October 11, 2012

Ball State: Dropping its most recent game against NIU, Ball State has found itself in a bind. Sitting at 3-3 overall and 1-2 in the MAC, Ball State has no gimme’s at all, with tough-games against Central and Western Michigan. They also still have to...

Huskies prove themselves time and again

By Matt Hopkinson | October 7, 2012

There are a lot cliche lines from athletes: “It was a team effort,” “I need to watch the tape,” and my favorite, “One game at a time.” After the loss against Iowa in the opening game of the season, senior defensive end Sean Progar provided...

NIU opens MAC play against Central Michigan

By Brian Belford | September 29, 2011

NIU football (2-2) will take on Central Michigan (1-3) in its first MAC game of the season.The Huskies will look to win for the first time at CMU since 2005. The Chippewas have dropped three games in a row to Kentucky, Western Michigan and Michigan State,...

Huskies hungry for victory against Central Michigan

By Eli Gehn | September 28, 2011

It's been nearly six seasons since NIU has won at Central Michigan. With the Huskies heading into MAC conference play Saturday against the Chippewas, they're looking to finally end their losing streak at Mt. Pleasant. "It's definitely something that is...

Breakdown: Central Michigan’s defense

By Eli Gehn | September 28, 2011

Defensive line The Chippewas will rely on the front four to put pressure on NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish. Joe Kinville leads the defensive front, Darryll Stinson is at defensive end and Steve Winston and Leterrius Walton maintain the middle. Of the...

Breakdown: Central Michigan’s offense

By Brian Belford | September 28, 2011

Quarterbacks Junior Ryan Radcliff should start for the Chippewas on Saturday at quarterback. Although Central Michigan head coach Dan Enos played backup A.J. Westendorp for a few snaps against Michigan State, there may be some competition brewing at quarterback....

Key player: Ryan Radcliff

By Tony Osborne | September 28, 2011

Central Michigan will start its redshirt junior quarterback Ryan Radcliff against NIU Saturday.Radcliff will need to be sharp to get through a surging and hungry Huskies defense."I know he's not off to the start he wants," said NIU head coach Dave Doeren....

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...

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...

Taking a look around the MAC

By Jimmy Johnson | October 5, 2010

MAC West Ball State Head coach: Stan Parrish Record: 2-3 (1-0 MAC) This week: Western Michigan Strong efforts from quarterback Keith Wenning and running back David Brown helped propel Ball State past Central Michigan, 31-17. Wenning connected with Eric...

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