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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

Members of the NIU country team begin their race at the Huskie Classic on Sept. 5. The Huskies finished the Gans Creek Classic, hosted by the University of Missouri, in 25th place.  (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies finish 25th in Columbia, Ojeda nearly misses top-100

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2025

On Friday, NIU cross country traveled to Columbia, Missouri to compete in the Gans Creek Classic, hosted by the University of Missouri .  The Huskies sent seven athletes to compete  in the women’s 6k race in a field of 236 athletes.  NIU took ...

NIU cross country head coach Juan Carrillo encourages then-senior runner Olivia Southby as she runs the course at the NIU Huskie Opener on Sept. 6, 2024. NIU cross country kicks off its season on Friday at the Fighting Illini Open.  (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Cross country’s new-look roster prepares for season opener

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | August 25, 2025

DeKALB — With only one returner from the 2024 season, NIU cross country’s almost brand new roster prepares for their debut on Friday, in which they will run the first race of the new season.  Bringing in five freshmen and two transfers, sophomore...

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