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Twin track stars motivate each other and team

Twin track stars motivate each other and team

By Ed Rietveld | February 12, 2013

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...

A good wrestler is an escape artist

By Ed Rietveld | February 11, 2013

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 finish high at Grand Valley

By Ed Rietveld | February 10, 2013

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...

Men’s wrestling falls at Northwestern

By Ed Rietveld | February 10, 2013

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....

Track and field to compete in the GVSU Big Meet

By Ed Rietveld | February 6, 2013

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...

Men’s wrestling to take on the Wildcats

By Ed Rietveld | February 6, 2013

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...

Cronnin sisters shines on the track

By Ed Rietveld | February 5, 2013

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...

Red shirt junior, Jared Torrence grapples with an opponent at a wrestling meet.

Wrestling redshirting explained

By Ed Rietveld | February 4, 2013

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...

Men’s wrestling wins big at Open

By Ed Rietveld | February 3, 2013

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;...

NIU wrestling to take on Harper College

By Ed Rietveld | January 30, 2013

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...

Sophomore Parker Settecase ties up with an opponent from Eastern Michigan University at the meet on Saturday.

NIU Wrestling to face tough competition this season

By Ed Rietveld | January 29, 2013

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...

Track and field faces practice issues with rough weather

By Ed Rietveld | January 29, 2013

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...