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NIU baseball sophomore pitcher Danny Cihocki (10) winds up before delivering a pitch during the Huskies’ game against Central Michigan University on March 21. The Huskies snapped an eight-game losing streak in a 15-14 win against Eastern Illinois University on Tuesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies inch past Panthers to end 8-game losing streak

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | March 25, 2025

NIU baseball (8-13, 1-8 MAC) snapped an eight-game losing streak Tuesday, escaping a bases loaded ninth inning to take a 15-14 win against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers (9-13, 2-1 OVC).  “We just needed to go get one,” said NIU baseball...

Redshirt junior pitcher Adam Brouwer (11) winds up to pitch during the first inning of Friday’s series opener against Central Michigan University at Ralph McKenzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. Brouwer pitched six innings, giving up an earned run and two walks while striking out four batters. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gregorio’s ninth inning error costs Huskies home opening win

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 21, 2025

DeKALB – NIU baseball (7-11, 1-6 MAC) dropped its sixth straight contest after losing its ninth inning lead in a 7-6 loss to Central Michigan University (7-15, 3-1 MAC).  The Huskies entered the ninth inning leading Central Michigan 6-4 and redshirt...