With its seventh straight win of the season, after beating Akron Saturday 37-7, NIU football rejoined the nation’s college football polls for the first time since the preseason. The Huskies received votes in all three polls. They earned five points...
While fall sports are still in full swing, NIU men’s and women’s basketball’s season’s are quickly approaching. Fans will get their first chance to check out this season’s squads Friday, as NIU will host the Huskie Hoops Preview from 4:30 to...
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.
Bennett receives contract extension After leading NIU women’s basketball to the MAC quaterfinals for the first time since 2007, head women’s basketball coach Kathi Bennett received a contract extension until 2017. Bennett led the Huskies to a 14-17...
NIU men’s soccer’s schedule highlights a plethora of NCAA tournament as well as conference champions from last year. They will face five teams that were in the NCAA tournament last season, three of which finished in the top-10, as well as six conference...
Three Huskies named to All-Mac team For the second straight season in a row, NIU track and field had three team members named to the 2012 Outdoor Track & Field Academic All-Mid-American Conference team. Senior Jenner Sio and junior Jenelle McCalla...
Manville, Kellyman Named NIU Scholar Athletes of the Week NIU baseball’s Tony Manville and track and field’s Chanel Kellyman were named Scholar Athletes of the Week for April 16 through April 22, according to a press release. Manville, a senior, pitched...
Alex Jones was recognized for his efforts as he was named MAC West Player of the Week, according to a press release. The Huskies’ shortstop had seven hits in 14 at-bats, along with three walks and an on-base percentage of .714. The Kansas City, Kan.,...
Two more school records helped NIU’s Janay Mitchell earn the MAC Women’s Track Athlete of the Week award, according to a press release. The conference announced Wednesday that Mitchell had earned the weekly honor for the second time this season. “It’s...
NIU baseball’s Kyle Glancy and women’s golf’s Allie Parthie were named the NIU Scholar Athletes of the Week for March 12 through March 18, according to a press release. Glancy, a senior, got two saves last week for the Huskies in their wins versus...
Dieckhaus, Dekkinga named NIU Scholar Athletes of the Week DeKALB | NIU wrestler, Brad Dieckhaus and women's tennis' Haley Dekkinga gained NIU Scholar Athletes of the Week Awards for Jan. 30-Feb. 5, according to a press release.Dieckhaus, a redshirt senior,...
MAC gymnastics coaches selected NIU's Ashley Guerra as the Mid-American Conference Specialists of the Week Monday, according to a press release. The Orland Park, Ill. native was recognized for her performance on the uneven parallel bars and balance beam...
