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Volleyball to play two road MAC matches, Karlen, Balensiefer win conference awards

By Justin Kelley | November 1, 2019

DeKALB — Junior libero Miranda Karlen and sophomore setter Grace Balensiefer earned Mid American Conference honors for their performances Friday and Saturday, which led to wins over Kent State University and Ohio University.Karlen was named MAC West...

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: NIU expenses and reserves misrepresented

By Lisa Freeman and Provost | October 19, 2017

As the President and Chief Academic Officer of NIU, we value financial transparency and responsible stewardship of public funds. In this context, we want to comment on the information presented in Monday’s article “21 percent of NIU funds spent on...

Men’s hoops lose in regular season finale; play at Eastern Michigan to begin tourney

By Krystal Ward | March 5, 2017

DeKALB — Men’s basketball fell in its regular season finale, 87-82, to the Ball State University Cardinals, and as a result ended with the No. 9 seed to enter the Mid-American Conference tournament.The Huskies finished the season with a 15-16 overall...

Turnovers lead to blowout loss for men’s basketball

By Krystal Ward | February 26, 2017

DeKALB — Early turnovers cost the men’s basketball team as NIU fell, 84-62, to the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in Ypsilanti, Michigan.The Eagles snapped out of their seven-game losing streak and the Huskies (15-14, 7-9 Mid-American Conference)...

Men’s hoops sweeps Chippewas in season series

By Tom Burton | February 22, 2017

Senior guard Aaric Armstead (right) shoots a fade-a-way during Saturday’s game against University of Toledo at the Convocation Center. The Huskies lost to Toledo 88-80 in overtime. 

Senior forward Aaric Armstead looks for an open lane in Tuesday’s game against University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. The Huskies lost the game 65-45 despite a double-double from Armstead. 

Inconsistent play leads to men’s basketball loss

By Tom Burton | February 8, 2017

Senior forward Aaric Armstead looks for an open lane in Tuesday’s game against University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. The Huskies lost the game 65-45 despite a double-double from Armstead. 

Senior guard Aaric Armstead shoots a free-throw in Saturday’s game against Eastern Michigan University. The Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan, 81-69, at the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball claws way to victory

By Krystal Ward | February 5, 2017

Senior guard Aaric Armstead shoots a free-throw in Saturday’s game against Eastern Michigan University. The Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan, 81-69, at the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball stumbles in 2nd half

By Tom Burton | February 2, 2017

DeKALB — Men’s basketball (13-9, 5-4 Mid-American Conference) squandered its 14-point halftime lead against the University of Akron Zips (19-3, 9-0 MAC) at the halftime break, and lost, 76-73 Tuesday at the Convocation Center.The Huskies 12-second...

Football searches for quarterback

By Tom Burton | November 14, 2016

DeKALB | Quarterback Anthony Maddie suffered a hairline fracture in his left leg Nov. 1 and will not return for the Huskies in 2016, Head Coach Rod Carey said Sunday.“Our hearts are broken for Anthony to see his career end this way,” Carey said. “He...

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. 

Volleyball plays home matches

By Danielle Brown | October 6, 2016

DeKALB | NIU volleyball (12-4, 4-0 Mid-American Conference) will be home this weekend as they host Ball State University (7-11, 3-1 MAC) 7 p.m. Friday, and University of Toledo 7 p.m. (10-6, 3-1 MAC) Saturday at Victor E. Court.The Huskies have excelled...