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NIU men’s tennis sophomore Angus Howard stares down his opponent, anticipating a serve on Oct. 27 at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships. The Huskies defeated both Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Men’s tennis snaps three-game losing streak, conquers Marquette and Whitewater

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | February 17, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (5-4) bounced back after three-straight losses, picking up two wins in a doubleheader on Sunday. The Huskies first defeated the University of Marquette Golden Eagles (1-9) 5-2, before conquering the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater...

NIU men's tennis sophomore Angus Howard eyes down his opponent, preparing to receive a serve on Oct. 27 at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships. The Huskies were swept Friday against the Purdue University Boilermakers. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Men’s tennis swept by Purdue in first meet of the spring season

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | January 18, 2025

NIU men’s tennis began its season Friday against the Purdue University Boilermakers. The Huskies failed to win a single or a double set, falling to Purdue by a score of 7-0.  "We competed with great energy from start to finish,” said NIU men’s...