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Huskies drop fourth consecutive game

By Eddie Garcia | January 21, 2018

DeKalb — The women’s basketball team (10-8, 2-4 Mid-American Conference) hosted Eastern Michigan University (9-9, 5-2 MAC) in its first ever Star Wars game day at the Convocation Center.The force ended on the dark side, as the Huskies extended their...

Huskies need spark from youth

By Eddie Garcia | January 18, 2018

The women’s basketball team headed into the 2017-18 season with a focus on its roster depth.Head Coach Lisa Carlsen said before the start of the season the acquisitions of freshman guard Gabby Nikitinaite, freshman guard Errin Hodges and the return...

Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May and junior guard Mikayla Voigt play defense in the Huskies’ 96-94 home win Nov. 18 against Western Illinois. NIU is 4-2 on the season.

Huskies finish 1-1 at Thanksgiving Classic

By Eddie Garcia | November 27, 2017

Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May and junior guard Mikayla Voigt play defense in the Huskies’ 96-94 home win Nov. 18 against Western Illinois. NIU is 4-2 on the season.

Huskies cruise past Eastern Illinois

By Eddie Garcia | November 13, 2017

DeKALB — It was a memorable start for the women’s basketball team, as the Huskies began their season with a 93-64 win Friday over Eastern Illinois University.The Huskies shot 53.8 percent from the field, as they continued their fast-paced offense...

Baller breakdown: Janae Poisson

By Eddie Garcia | November 9, 2017

Name: Janae PoissonPosition: GuardHometown: Matteson, Illinois.Age basketball started: 11 years oldFavorite sports team: NIU HuskiesAthlete role model: Kobe Bryant“His mentality and his mental toughness is something I have never seen before,” Poisson...

Huskies dominate Benedictine in Exhibition

By Eddie Garcia | November 6, 2017

Freshman guard Gabby Nikitinaite (right) dribbles past Eagles junior guard Casey Williams (left) in the Huskies’ 96-28 win Saturday against Benedictine. NIU will open its season 6 p.m. Friday against Eastern Illinois.

Lisa Carlsen, womens basketball Head Coach, speaks about the team at Media Day Nov. 2, 2017.

Women’s basketball hopes for sustained success

By Eddie Garcia | November 2, 2017

Lisa Carlsen, women's basketball Head Coach, speaks about the team at Media Day Tuesday. The Huskies begin their season 1 p.m. Saturday against Benedictine at the Convocation Center.   

Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws a pitch in game four of the National League Division Series Wednesday. The Cubs lost the game 5-0.

NLDS shifts to decisive game five

By Eddie Garcia | October 12, 2017

Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws a pitch in game four of the National League Division Series Wednesday. The Cubs lost the game 5-0.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. throws a pitch in the eighth inning of Game one of the NLDS at Washington D.C Friday. Game three will take place 3:08 p.m. Monday at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Cubs need offensive spark for success

By Eddie Garcia | October 9, 2017

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. throws a pitch in the eighth inning of Game one of the NLDS at Washington D.C Friday. Game three will take place 3:08 p.m. Monday at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws a pitch in their Sept. 16 home game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hendricks will be starting in game one of the NLDS.

Starting pitching key for Cubs postseason

By Eddie Garcia | October 5, 2017

Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws a pitch in their Sept. 16 home game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hendricks will be starting in game one of the NLDS.

Guard Kyrie Irving dribbles the ball against Isaiah Thomas during the 2017 eastern conference finals. The Cavaliers won the series 4-1. 

Celtics score deal for Kyrie Irving

By Eddie Garcia | August 31, 2017

Guard Kyrie Irving dribbles the ball against Isaiah Thomas during the 2017 eastern conference finals. The Cavaliers won the series 4-1. 

Top-5 football players to watch

By Eddie Garcia | July 31, 2017

It was a difficult season for NIU football as the team dealt with a multitude of injuries that derailed the season. Five quarterbacks appeared in the last 18 games played for the Huskies, with two season-ending injuries to Drew Hare and Anthony Maddie...