Football’s preparing for life without quarterback Jordan Lynch, safety Jimmie Ward and a number of other seniors who graduated.Head coach Rod Carey, athletic director Sean Frazier, redshirt senior running back Cameron Stingily, redshirt junior offensive...
Sophomore catcher Emily Naegele is on the fast track to success in her first season.Naegele took over catching duties at the start of the season and has played in all 20 games. Not only has she become a key cog in the offense and defense, but she’s...
Women’s basketball crossed a number of items off its to-do list this season, but it will look to take another, possibly even bigger, step toward bringing a MAC title to DeKalb next season.The Huskies (11-19, 7-13 MAC) upped their overall and conference...
Softball picked up three wins during spring break, but it also dropped six games during that stretch.The Huskies (9-11) posted a 1-2 record at the Shocker Softball Classic March 8 and 9 in Wichita, Kan., dropped a doubleheader Tuesday in Kansas City,...
Women’s basketball’s 2013-14 season came to a close in the second round of the MAC Tournament when it suffered its third loss of the season to Ball State.The No. 9 seed Huskies (11-19, 7-13 MAC) lost to the No. 5 seed Ball State Cardinals (16-15,...
Women’s basketball put together arguably its best offensive performance of the season, downing Eastern Michigan en route to Cleveland.The No. 9 seed Huskies (11-18, 7-12 MAC) defeated the No. 8 seed Eastern Michigan Eagles (17-13, 7-12 MAC), 81-76,...
Former NIU safety Jimmie Ward finally got his chance to show off his athleticism and speed.Ward was one of 12 players who participated at the NIU Pro Day Friday at the Chessick Practice Center. In attendance were coaches and scouts representing 30 of...
Women’s basketball will hit the road for its first-round playoff game despite closing out its 2013-14 regular season with a win.The Huskies (10-18, 6-12 MAC) defeated the Western Michigan Broncos (12-17, 8-10 MAC), 59-51, during Senior Day today at...
In a game of runs, women’s basketball couldn’t find the offensive firepower to match Ball State’s 3-point barrage Wednesday.The Huskies (9-18, 5-12 MAC) lost to the Ball State Cardinals (13-15, 8-9 MAC), 67-57, at the John E. Worthen Arena in Muncie,...
Softball will nearly double the 11 games it played in the first month of its season over spring break.The Huskies (6-5) will play nine games in eight days over spring break. They will play two four-game tournaments and square off in their first non-tournament...
Women’s basketball will close out the road portion of its schedule in a battle of struggling teams still competing for the opportunity to host a MAC Tournament game.The Huskies (9-17, 5-11 MAC), the No. 9 seed, will take on the Ball State Cardinals...
Freshman forward Jazmine Harris oozes with potential — a potential still being molded into a consistent post presence at the college level.Harris, from West Allis, Wis., averaged 14.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 2.1 assists and 1.3 blocks per...
