Sports really can be more than just a game. That was the case in Sunday night’s Baltimore-New England matchup. Baltimore wide receiver Torrey Smith was playing to help his team win a crucial contest between two AFC powerhouses, but he was also playing...
NIU football improved its home winning streak to 17 Saturday by defeating Kansas 30-23. NIU (3-1) found success through timely, stifling defense, as well as a balanced attack on offense that wore down the defense of Kansas (1-3). “To get back and play...
While the mention of Kansas always invokes the image of dust in the wind and the temptation to sing badly, music is not my topic. Following the 30-23 victory for NIU football over Kansas Saturday afternoon, I have a few question. The questions I’ve...
Last season, NIU football was nine seconds away from defeating the Kansas Jayhawks in their home territory. That game could provide some motivation for the NIU (2-1) players on the roster that lived through the 45-42 defeat at the hands of Kansas (1-2)....
As an alumnus and Huskie Fan, I thought I would check in to see what the Northern Star had to say on the Huskies win against Army on Saturday. I was surprised to see covering most of the front page was a Mac Miller concert review. Are you serious?Army...
Alumnae of the NIU women's basketball team will suit up for the annual Alumni Game at 11 a.m. Saturday on Victory E. Court. A ticket to the NIU women's basketball game against Ohio at 2:05 p.m. that same day will get fans a seat for the alumnae contest.
The men's basketball Alumni Game is set for Feb. 4, and also will take place at 11 a.m. A ticket to watch the current Huskies take the court for a MAC showdown with Western Michigan at 2:05 p.m. gets fans into the Alumni Game.
Mega Women
Three top 10 finishes propelled the NIU women's track and field team to a second place finish at the Eastern Illinois Mega Meet Jan. 21.
In field competition, Lindsay Chamberlain took home the 20-pound weight throw title with a heave of 17.79 meters. Ashley Morrow finished third in the weight throw, and second in the shot put; a slot ahead of teammate Margaret Gorski. Elizabeth Berquist placed second in the high jump.
NIU also had a strong showing in the track department, with a second-place finish from sprinter Ajahnae Hinley, a second-place finish in the 800 meter run from Lorene Skipper and a bronze from Bonnie Miller in the 5,000 meter run. The 4 x 400 team posted a second-place finish to add to the NIU medal count.
NIU heads to Champaign tomorrow for the Care/Health Alliance Classic hosted by the University of Illinois at 10 a.m.
Seven-love
The NIU women's tennis team started its season with a 7-0 loss at Wisconsin Saturday.
Wisconsin won the doubles match point and then rolled to a 5-0 sweep with a forfeit in the singles matches.
NIU coach Pontus Hiort said after the match Wisconsin is one of the top teams in the nation.
Wanted: Softball Manager
The NIU softball team is looking for a new manager for its upcoming season.
Qualified candidates must have a working knowledge of softball, be proficient with statistical maintenance and assist with equipment transportation for practices and games.
If interested please contact assistant coach Joanna Lane at 753-2245 as soon as possible.
That New Season Smell
The NIU baseball team will kick off the 2006 season Feb. 3. The Huskies will travel to Tempe for a three-game series with the Arizona State Sun Devils.
The opener will be played under the lights at 7 p.m., while the final game will be at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Nearly everyone can reminisce on times of either tossing the football with your dad or seeing other people do it. Football is a national tradition, a lovely time where people get together, eat and drink things that are horrendous for your body, and scream...
After a disappointing season opener against Iowa, NIU quarterback Jordan Lynch has proven over the last two weeks that he can be an effective weapon in the passing game. In week one against Iowa, the Huskies offense seemed as if it would be one-dimensional,...
Say what you want about the defensive effort of NIU against Army, there is one factor that cannot be questioned from that game: effort. The Huskies were able to face adversity on several different levels in their contest with the Black Knights and overcome,...
Given the fact that NIU only possessed the ball for 17:27 of a 60 minute game, a victory seemed improbable going off that statistic. However, the Huskies (2-1) needed little time to put up their 41 points, but struggled throughout the game on defense...
Quarterback: At quarterback the focal point will be Jordan Lynch once again. What will be interesting to watch for is the situation Lynch will be placed in. In the last game against Tennessee-Martin, Lynch rushed far fewer times than against Iowa, and...
This Saturday, NIU football will contend with several factors it has not been met with so far this season. The match-up with Army (0-1) will be the first road game for the Huskies (1-1) as they travel to a location that head coach Dave Doeren knows can...
