Unable to sweep the season series, NIU fell to Central Michigan on the road Sunday, 74-64. The Chippewas (9-19, 4-10 MAC) were paced by sophomore guard Derek Jackson’s 19 points as they were able to control the lead from halftime to the finish. “We...
Without forward Claire Jakubicek, NIU women’s basketball suffered its second consecutive 20-point loss.The Huskies (12-14, 6-8 MAC) fell to Central Michigan (14-14, 6-8 MAC) Wednesday 73-50.“Losing Claire has been a big loss for us,” said NIU assistant...
NIU gymnastics is set to host its final home meet of the regular season, as they welcome back-to-back MAC champions Central Michigan (6-2, 3-0 MAC) Sunday.The Huskies (3-4, 2-2 MAC) will pay homage to their seniors, as they prepare for what could become...
Despite Nick Smith's return to the lineup, NIU wrestling failed to pick up wins against two MAC foes over the weekend. NIU (6-7, 0-4 MAC) lost its first match of the weekend Friday at no. 19 Central Michigan (12-3, 4-0 MAC) before stumbling against Eastern...
Sunday's MAC Championship match proved to NIU volleyball that history can repeat itself. In a nail-biting championship match, Central Michigan upset the top-seeded Huskies in five grueling sets, 25-21, 25-22, 21-25, 23-25 and 15-11. NIU (27-6, 14-2 MAC)...
Halloween weekend ended not being too frightful for NIU volleyball.The Huskies (20-5, 9-2 MAC) proved their strength and endurance as they beat Eastern Michigan (19-7, 7-4 MAC) in four matches Friday night, extending their season-high winning streak to...
NIU women's soccer (2-12-2) had its chances in both games over the weekend but couldn't capitalize against Eastern Michigan (2-11-2) or Central Michigan (11-2-3).On Friday, the Huskies played against the Eagles in DeKalb. Both teams struggled to get a...
NIU volleyball wrapped up its four-match homestand this weekend, splitting a pair of matches between Eastern and Central Michigan.NIU (12-4, 1-1 MAC) took on EMU (13-3, 1-1 MAC) Saturday, but could not seal a victory, falling in four sets, 26-28, 28-26,...
Ball State The Cardinals are counting on new head coach Pete Lembo to help the passing game. Lembo coached the second-best passing attack with the Division II Elon Phoenix, and hopes to bring the same numbers to Ball State. Sophomore quarterback Keith...
NIU softball got off to a good start in MAC play, going 3-1 over the weekend. The Huskies split two games with Eastern Michigan on Friday before sweeping Central Michigan in a doubleheader on Saturday. The Huskies (13-15 overall, 3-1 MAC) won their MAC...
This weekend the NIU softball team will continue its stretch of home games, playing four more in DeKalb.Two games each will be played against Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan.The Huskies (10-14) will play a doubleheader against Eastern Michigan today...
NIU began the last go-round at MAC West competitors the way it wanted to, handily defeating Central Michigan 59-45 Wednesday night at the Convocation Center. From tip-off, the Huskies (11-14 overall, 5-7 MAC) came out aggressively on both ends of the...
