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Track and field ready, set to go at Wis. Invitational

By Rhema Rhea | January 22, 2014

Track and field’s freshmen have emerged as key contributors to the team as it heads into its next meet.Track and field will compete in Madison, Wis., for the Wisconsin Elite Invitational. The meet, hosted by Wisconsin, will mark the second non-scoring...

Rachel Shoemaker runs cross country during the Huskie Open Nov. 10.

Track and Field finish third in first meet of year

By Rhema Rhea | January 20, 2014

In its first scoring meet of the indoor season, track and field had solid performances, resulting in a third out of 10 showing at the Illini Classic in Champaign.The weekend’s meet was won by host University of Illinois with 159 points, and second place...

Track and field ready for first meet of the season

By Rhema Rhea | January 16, 2014

The track and field team is heading to Champaign for its first meet post-winter break on Saturday as it prepares to compete in the Illini Classic.U of I’s Illini Classic is an 11-team meet, and Saturday will mark the second time in the same number of...

Bingham ready for first scoring meet of NIU career

By Rhema Rhea | January 14, 2014

Vince Bingham, the new fields event coach, is gearing up for his first scoring meet of the year.Bingham has been in the coaching business since 1983. When offered the field events coaching position by Connie Teaberry, director of track and field and cross...

Track and field opens in Michigan

By Rhema Rhea | December 4, 2013

Track and field will dive into its first competition of the season Friday when it travels to Allendale, Mich., for the Laker Early Bird hosted by Grand Valley StateUniversity.The Laker Early Bird stops the two-year run of the Huskies opening their season...

Track and field athletes ready for season

By Rhema Rhea | December 3, 2013

Track and field has seen success these past few seasons, setting program marks, and this year they are hoping to stay on that path.Some key sprinters returning this season are seniors Rebecca Cronin and Erica Miller. Cronin is a record holder herself,...

Olympic star visits track team

By Allison Krecek | October 16, 2013

Three-time gold medalist Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee spoke with the track and field team about balance, love and forgieveness.Joyner-Kersee helped students learn how to balance school and athletics or other extra curricular activities. Joyner-Kersee...

Around the League: Part Two

Around the League: Part Two

By Jacob Onak | July 22, 2013

Track and FieldConnie TeaberryNIU Head CoachTime at school: 10 yearsBase Salary: $70,002Career Highlights: Coached athletes that broke 43 school records and won individual MAC titles.Randy HeislerBall State HeadTime at school: Eight yearsBase Salary:...

Junior Natalie Tarter leaps in the long jump event on April 23 at the Huskie Open.

Track and field to compete in championships at Akron

By Ed Rietveld | May 5, 2013

After having this weekend off, the track and field team will travel to Akron to compete in the MAC outdoor track and field championships Thursday to Saturday. The Huskies will look to improve on their 10th place finish out of 12 teams at the conference...

Track and field utilizes coaching staff efficiently

By Ed Rietveld | April 22, 2013

In the sport of track and field, it could be argued that there are three different areas that make up one sport, which necessitates three different coaches. With the distance running, throwing and jumping and the sprinting aspects, these coaches need...

Track and field to host the Huskie Open

By Ed Rietveld | April 17, 2013

After having to travel to all their outdoor meets so far this season, the bulk of the track and field team will have the opportunity to compete on campus this weekend. The Huskies will host the 2013 Huskie Open at 10 a.m. at the NIU Track and Field complex....

Track and field set for Tennessee

By Ed Rietveld | April 10, 2013

Track and field will again compete in the South when they travel to Sea Ray Relays Thursday through Saturday. Facing tough competition is quickly becoming a theme of NIU’s outdoor track and field season and the Sea Ray Relays, which are hosted by the...