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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU track and field then-senior Malia Watkins makes a turn on the track during the Cyclone Open last January. Watkins took first place in the 100-meter dash at the Redbird Challenge on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Track and field picks up 4 first-place finishes at Redbird Challenge

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | March 30, 2025

NIU track and field competed in the Redbird Challenge competition Saturday in Normal, lIllinois.  Taking on the Illinois State University Redbirds, NIU had a dominant day on the track and in the field. The Huskies picked up four first-place finishes...

NIU track and field then-freshman Faith Rouse runs, trailing closely behind a teammate Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. NIU had two second-place finishers at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championship, which wrapped up on Saturday. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Track and field dominates high jump at MAC Indoor Championship

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | March 2, 2025

NIU track and field tied for ninth place with 30 overall team points and strong individual performances at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championship. The Huskies competed in the MAC Indoor Championship Friday and Saturday in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The...

NIU track & field then-sophomore Ari Christian (left) and then-graduate student Aasiyah Barr (right) run at the Redbird Tune-Up on Feb. 16. NIU swept the podium Friday at the Bill Burgan Open. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Track and field tallies 11 top 5 finishes at Bill Bergan Open

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | January 18, 2025

NIU track and field swept the podium in high jump among 11 other top five finishes at the Bill Bergan Open.  Freshman Jasmijn Raes was the Huskie that championed the high jump, clearing the mark of 1.73 meters on her first attempt. Senior Kamiya...

NIU track and field then-freshman Faith Rouse trails a teammate Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. Rouse finished the 200-meter dash in a personal best 27.07 seconds Saturday at the Walter Cramer Invitational. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Three Huskies finish first at Blue-Gold Invite

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | December 7, 2024

NIU women’s track and field opened its indoor season Friday at the Blue-Gold Invite hosted by the University of Notre Dame. The Huskies left the competition winning three events.  Senior Roshell Rowe was one of three Huskies to earn first place...

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