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Christopher Perez Jr. (left), senior offensive lineman, and Tre Harbison, redshirt junior running back, celebrate a touchdown during NIU's 49-0 victory over Akron at Huskie Stadium.

Harbison at his best against Zips, pummels Akron defense

By Mike Knapp | October 27, 2019

Tre Harbison, redshirt junior running back, breaks free on a run Saturday during NIU's 49-0 victory agaisnt Akron at Huskie Stadium.

Corey Lersch, redshirt junior tight end, makes a tackle on special teams against an Akron return specialist Saturday during NIU's 49-0 victory at Huskie Stadium.

Huskies drown out Zips in shutout victory for NIU’s 113th Homecoming Game

By James Krause | October 27, 2019

DeKALB — The football team celebrated Homecoming with a bludgeoning blowout 49-0 win Saturday over the University of Akron Zips, its first shutout since 2012.Head coach Thomas Hammock said weeks of working to improve helped NIU finish its closest thing...

Women’s soccer snaps 8 game losing streak

By Roland Hacker | October 14, 2018

The women’s soccer team split two games this weekend against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles and the Central Michigan University Chippewas at home.Friday: Eastern MichiganThe Huskies kicked off Homecoming Weekend with a loss to Eastern Michigan...

Letter to the Editor: Football strategies won’t lead to winning season

By Timothy Brandner | November 27, 2017

It’s time for a shake-up in the Huskies’ offensive strategy. I spent the latter half of the NIU game against Central Michigan University in bewilderment as to why the NIU football team wasn’t running the ball more.Drive after drive after drive,...

Softball loses to top MAC contender

By Krystal Ward | April 23, 2017

DeKALB — Softball suffered its first series loss since April 4 when the Central Michigan University Chippewas defeated the Huskies in two of three games.The Chippewas (30-13, 13-4 Mid-American Conference) took the first game Friday, 2-1, and won the...

Men’s basketball sparks comeback, falter in overtime

By Krystal Ward | February 19, 2017

DeKALB — Men’s basketball was unable to complete the comeback against the University of Toledo Rockets and fell in overtime, 88-80. The Huskies are 14-13 overall and 6-8 in the Mid-American Conference. NIU travels to Mount Pleasant, Michigan to take...

Women’s hoops late comeback bid falls short

By Eddie Garcia | February 8, 2017

DeKALB — Women’s basketball (16-6, 9-2 Mid-American Conference) ended its four game win streak when it fell to the Central Michigan University Chippewas, (17-6, 9-2 MAC) 109-94.It was a game of back-and-forth runs in the first quarter as the Chippewas...

Freshman guard Janae Poisson attempts to stop a pass from entering the lane Saturday against Western Michigan University at the Convocation Center. The team improved to 16-5 overall and 9-1 in the MAC.

Huskies overcome deficit as guard records 13th double-double in win

By Danielle Brown | February 5, 2017

Freshman guard Janae Poisson attempts to stop a pass from entering the lane Saturday against Western Michigan University at the Convocation Center. The team improved to 16-5 overall and 9-1 in the MAC.

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...

Members of the team celebrate a point in an Oct. 15 match against University of Akron. NIU won the match 3-2. 

Volleyball celebrates 3rd consecutive title

By Danielle Brown | November 7, 2016

Members of the team celebrate a point in an Oct. 15 match against University of Akron. NIU won the match 3-2. 

Football to square off against Buffalo

October 20, 2016

DeKALB | The Huskies (1-6, 1-2 Mid-American Conference) have won 16 of their last 18 homecoming games and will look to improve those numbers against the Buffalo Bulls (1-5, 0-2 MAC) 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Huskie Stadium.The Huskies are coming off a triple...

Football loses tough battle

By Patrick Smith | October 17, 2016

DeKALB | The Huskies are still winless at home this season after losing to the Central Michigan University Chippewas 34-28 in triple overtime after not capitalizing on two missed field goals by Central late in regulation and overtime.This is only the...