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NIU baseball senior outfielder CJ Cepicky (39) beats the tag at third with a slide during the Huskies’ game against Akron University on April 18. Assistant Sports Editor Kalin Schaefer breaks down her three greatest takeaways from the Huskies’ 2025 season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

SCHAEFER: Three takeaways from baseball’s turbulent season

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | April 30, 2025

Sitting in 10th place in the Mid-American Conference with a conference record of 5-16, NIU baseball holds a .364 winning percentage with 10 games left in its season. Despite a talented offense, the Huskies need to work out some inconsistencies and pitching...

NIU baseball senior outfielder Gavin Baldwin (33) jogs home after hitting a home run against the University of Illinois Chicago on March 26. The Huskies set a record for most home runs in a single season in Tuesday’s loss to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Home run record set by Huskies in loss to Milwaukee

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | April 29, 2025

Breaking a record that’s stood for over 20 years, NIU baseball (16-28, 5-16 MAC) hit four home runs in a 18-15 loss at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (15-27, 11-9 Horizon League) to set a program record for most home runs in a single season.  With...

NIU baseball junior infielder Will Couchman makes a play at shortstop during the game against Western Michigan University on April 25. The Huskies avoided being swept by Western Michigan on Sunday, winning a low-scoring 4-2 game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies avoid sweep with low scoring win over Broncos

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 27, 2025

DeKALB – NIU baseball’s (16-27, 5-16) pitching staff dazzled as the Huskies earned a close 4-2 victory over Western Michigan University (12-27, 8-13 MAC).  “That’s just how the game is supposed to be played,” said NIU baseball head coach...

NIU baseball catcher Logan Gregorio (35) calls for a check from the first base umpire during the Huskies’ game against Western Michigan University on Friday. Gregorio hit his 15th home run of the season in the Huskies' 16-15 loss to the Broncos. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies’ ninth inning rally falls just short, drop series opener to Broncos

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 26, 2025

DeKALB – NIU baseball (15-26, 4-15 MAC) lost a high scoring battle to Western Michigan University (11-26, 7-12 MAC) on Friday, dropping the series opener by a score of 16-15. Home runs by four different Huskies, three of them coming in the ninth...

NIU baseball senior right fielder JP Gauthier (13) hits a foul ball during the second game of a doubleheader against the University of Akron on April 18. The Huskies lost a 7-3 game on Saturday to concede the series to the Zips. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

‘We got exposed this weekend:’ Baseball drops series in loss to Akron

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | April 19, 2025

NIU baseball's (14-24, 4-14 MAC) seventh inning struggles against the University of Akron Zips (12-26, 6-15) were enough to concede the series in a 7-3 loss on Saturday.  “Extremely disappointing,” said NIU baseball head coach Ryan Copeland. “It’s...

NIU baseball sophomore catcher Cooper Cohn takes a swing during the fifth inning in the Huskies’ game against Ohio University on Saturday. Cohn scored 3 runs and brought in 2 RBIs in NIU’s 17-16 loss to Ohio in 12 innings. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies battle Bobcats for 12 innings, fall by 1

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | April 5, 2025

Twelve innings of back-and-forth scoring between NIU baseball (11-18, 2-9 MAC) and the Ohio University Bobcats (8-21, 4-10 MAC) came down to senior outfielder Gavin Baldwin.  This was the second at bat in extra innings for Baldwin, and the second...

NIU baseball assistant coach Calvin Peacock (from left), senior first-baseman Gavin Baldwin (33) and junior left-fielder Logan Gregorio (35) talk at first base during the Huskies’ game against Central Michigan University on March 21. Gregorio hit his 11th home run of the season in NIU’s 5-0 defeat of Ohio University on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies claim first home victory with shutout of Bobcats

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 4, 2025

DeKALB – NIU baseball’s pitching staff threw a shutout in the Huskies’ 5-0 win to open its weekend series against Ohio University.  Redshirt junior pitcher Adam Brouwer continued his impressive season thus far with a 7 inning outing on Friday.  The...

NIU baseball senior catcher Kaden Kosobucki hits a foul ball in the seventh inning against Central Michigan University in the Huskies' home opener on March 21. The Huskies wrapped up a four-game series against Butler University on Sunday, falling to the Bulldogs by a score of 15-10. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star

Baseball falls short to Butler University

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | March 30, 2025

NIU baseball (9-17, 1-8 MAC) fell short to the Butler University Bulldogs (10-17) in Sunday’s game by a score of 15-10.  NIU senior outfielder Gavin Baldwin started the day’s scoring in the first inning by flying out to center field and bringing...

NIU baseball senior Gavin Baldwin (33) walks up to bat during the Huskies’ game against the University of Illinois Chicago on March 26. The Huskies dropped both games of a doubleheader to Butler University on Saturday, falling to 9-16 on the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Bulldogs bounce back, sweep Huskies in doubleheader

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 30, 2025

Limited pitching availability plagued NIU baseball (9-16, 1-8 MAC) as it was swept in a Saturday doubleheader against Butler University (9-17).  The Huskies dropped the first game of the double header by a score of 9-6 in seven innings. The second...

NIU baseball senior outfielder Gavin Baldwin comes home after hitting a home run in the first inning of the Huskies’ midweek battle with the University of Illinois Chicago Flames. Baldwin scored the first run for NIU in a 13-5 loss on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

‘Ugly, not good:’ Baseball flames out against UIC

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 26, 2025

DeKALB – NIU baseball (8-14, 1-8 MAC) dropped its mid-week showdown with the University of Illinois Chicago (5-18, 1-2 MVC) by a score of 13-5.  “Ugly, not good,” said NIU baseball head coach Ryan Copeland. “We knew it’d be a struggle with...

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...

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