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More rain than shine in the third quarter for Huskies

By Mike Knapp | October 6, 2019

DeKALB — The start of conference play is always a great opportunity for struggling teams to clear the slate and begin again.Returning to Huskie Stadium for the first time since Aug. 31 and opening Mid-American Conference play against Ball State gave...

Huskies bounce back and earn first ever division one victory

By Matt Boecker | October 6, 2019

DeKALB — History has been written as the hockey team earned its first win at the Division 1 level.After losing 7-1 Friday night, the Huskies were able to exact some revenge, winning 3-1. This moves NIU to 1-3 on the season, and 1-1 in Midwest College...

Multitude of penalties plunge the Hockey team in loss to Midland

By Matt Boecker | October 5, 2019

DeKALB — Seven goals in two periods were more than enough to silence the hockey team in Friday’s 7-1 loss to Midland University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee. The officials were fair in handing out penalties, as NIU finished with 19 and...

First-year forward Nicole Barham prepares to boot the ball Sept. 29 in a match against Kent State University in an eventual 1-0 loss.

Second-half struggles hold back Women’s soccer in conference loss

By Jarrett Huff | October 4, 2019

First-year forward Nicole Barham prepares to boot the ball Sept. 29 in a match against Kent State University in an eventual 1-0 loss.

Volleyball set to play two-weekend matches during Ohio road trip

By Justin Kelley | October 4, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team has a chance to improve its conference record Friday against the Ball State University Cardinals.The Huskies split their opening two Mid-American Conference matches Friday against Central Michigan University in a  3-1 loss...

Women’s soccer hits the road for MAC

By Jarrett Huff | October 3, 2019

DeKALB — Women's soccer has a chance to bounce back after suffering two-straight losses last weekend at the start of Mid-American Conference play. The Huskies will start the weekend off with a match at 3 p.m. Friday against Eastern Michigan University...

Redshirt sophomore cornerback Jalen McKie running Tuesday Oct. 1 during practice at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

McKie makes leap in NIU secondary, Hammock praises the redshirt sophomore

By Mike Knapp | October 3, 2019

Redshirt sophomore cornerback Jalen McKie running Tuesday Oct. 1 during practice at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Men's soccer defends a cross Sept. 13 in a match against Marquette University in an eventual 3-1 loss by NIU.

Men’s soccer to travel to Chicago for UIC bout, face St. Mary’s on Saturday at home

By Quentin Wilson | September 30, 2019

DeKALB —  After grinding out two overtime victories, the men’s soccer team has a chance to extend its winning streak.This week, the Huskies will face two of their toughest opponents with matches 7 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Illinois – Chicago...

Senior golfer Michael Mattas aims at his target. 

Men’s golf posts best performance of season, Less leads Huskies again

By Quentin Wilson | September 30, 2019

DeKALB — The men's golf team took a step in the right direction Tuesday, finishing fourth in the Prairie Club Invitational hosted by South Dakota State University.“It feels good getting wins over good programs such as [Central Florida University]...

Senior middle blocker Brinley Milbrath goes up Aug. 30 for a swing in a match against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville in an eventual 3-1 loss to the Cougars at Victor E. Court at the Convocation Center in Dekalb.

Volleyball splits two MAC weekend matches, Karlen honored for 1000 milestone

By Justin Kelley | September 30, 2019

Senior middle blocker Brinley Milbrath goes up Aug. 30 for a swing in a match against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville in an eventual 3-1 loss to the Cougars at Victor E. Court at the Convocation Center in Dekalb.

Markanich’s overtime goal pushes Huskies past Western Illinois

By Marcel Carrasco | September 30, 2019

DeKALB — Another overtime victory is in the books for the men’s soccer team, extending its streak to four consecutive victories. The Huskies won 2-1 Saturday against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks in Macomb.Both teams posted 14 shots,...

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers makes a throw while being rushed by Vanderbilt defender at Vanderbilt Stadium.

Second-half comeback attempt falls just short in loss to Vanderbilt

By James Krause | September 29, 2019

DeKALB — A second-half resurgence on offense wasn’t enough for the football team to upset the Vanderbilt University Commodores on the road, with the Huskies losing 24-18 Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee.After giving up 14 points early in the first...