There is a saying that twins do everything together. Well, a pair of track and field athletes are proving that adage true. Junior twin sisters Andreanna and Alexandra Rowe are in their second year with the program after transferring in from Tennessee...
Since wrestling matches last only seven minutes, every point scored is valuable, whether it be on a two-point takedown, a two-point reversal or even a near fall, which can be worth two or three points. Some might argue that the most valuable way a wrestler...
Track and field returned to the track by competing in the Big Meet at Grand Valley State University after a week off. In the two-day competition, 11 Huskies registered top 10 finishes at the meet. The team was led bed by seniors Megan Gregory and Janay...
Wrestling was unable to snap its four dual meet losing streak against Northwestern University (7-7, 1-5 Big Ten), 36-6, in its last home meet of the season. The Huskies (7-8, 0-5 MAC) could not dig out of a early 15-0 hole against the 18th-ranked Wildcats....
The Huskies will travel to Michigan to take part in the GVSU Big Meet, hosted by Grand Valley State University, this weekend. NIU last competed two weeks ago in the Indiana relays. Eight athletes had top 10 finishes, and the team was led by senior Rebecca...
Wrestling finishes the home portion of its schedule with a dual meet against 18th-ranked Wildcats of Northwestern University (6-7) after a week away from dual meet action. The Huskies (7-7) come into Friday night’s action having lost four duals in a...
Being on the track and field team is turning into a real family affair: There are two sets of sisters on the roster. One of those sets is comprised of Julianne and Rebecca Cronin of Bartlett, Ill. Rebecca is a senior who participates in sprinting events...
In collegiate sports there is a way for athletes to gain experience without competing in a limited number of games: by redshirting a year. The concept of redshirting a year means that athletes can earn a fifth year of eligibility if they sit out a year...
Even though this was a weekend away from dual meet action, it still proved to be a successful one for NIU wrestling. Huskie reserve and redshirt wrestlers competed in the Harper Open at Harper College on Saturday. NIU had 10 wrestlers make the podium;...
Wrestling takes a break from dual meet action this weekend, but there will not be a break from competition. Saturday, the Huskies will make the short drive to Palatine, Ill., and compete in the Harper Open at Harper College. In open tournaments wrestlers...
The 2012-13 season for NIU wrestling has had more twists and turns than a roller coaster at Six Flags Great America. The Huskies (7-7, 0-5 MAC) started the year 5-0 and then lost three straight dual meets. After that, NIU won two in a row, followed by...
The bad weather of Illinois winters makes it challenging for NIU’s track and field team to practice during its indoor season. This can be especially challenging for the field athletes. Currently, NIU does not have a long jump pit for long jumpers and...
