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NIU men's tennis sophomore James Theriault completes his follow through after returning the ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships, which wrapped up on Oct. 27. The Huskies fell to the University of Toledo by a score of 5-2 on Saturday, dropping their fifth-straight conference matchup. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics).

Men’s tennis falls to Toledo on the road, loses fifth-straight conference matchup

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | March 22, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (7-11, 0-5 MAC) fell to the University of Toledo Rockets (9-6, 3-2 MAC) in a 5-2 loss Saturday afternoon, extending their conference losing streak to five matches. In doubles play, NIU juniors Iker Gaztambide Arrastia and Federico...

NIU men’s tennis sophomore James Theriault prepares to receive the ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships ending on Oct. 27, 2024. The Huskies dropped their match against the University at Buffalo by a score of 5-2 on Thursday. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Huskies drop fourth conference match in loss to Buffalo

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | March 21, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (7-10, 0-4 MAC) fell to the University at Buffalo Bulls (10-5, 3-1 MAC) in a  5-2 loss, dropping their fourth-straight conference match. In doubles play, NIU juniors Iker Gaztambide Arrastia and Federico Scotuzzi were in a tight...

NIU men’s tennis sophomore Angus Howard stares down his opponent, anticipating a serve on Oct. 27 at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships. The Huskies defeated both Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Men’s tennis snaps three-game losing streak, conquers Marquette and Whitewater

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | February 17, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (5-4) bounced back after three-straight losses, picking up two wins in a doubleheader on Sunday. The Huskies first defeated the University of Marquette Golden Eagles (1-9) 5-2, before conquering the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater...

NIU men's tennis sophomore Angus Howard prepares to serve at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships in October. NIU was swept by the University of Notre Dame on Saturday. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Huskies overpowered by Fighting Irish in sweep

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | February 9, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (3-3) fell to the Notre Dame University Fighting Irish (8-1) on Saturday. The Fighting Irish swept the match, defeating the Huskies 7-0.  Fighting Irish freshman Peter Nad and sophomore Chase Thompson defeated NIU sophomores Sam...

NIU men's tennis junior Iker Dellien Velasco prepares to hit an incoming tennis ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships ending on Oct. 27. The Huskies overcame Eastern Illinois University Saturday by a score of 6-1. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Huskies take decisive victory over Eastern Illinois

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | January 26, 2025

NIU men's tennis (2-1) secured a 6-1 home victory against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers (0-4) on Saturday. The Huskies controlled the match, winning five out of six singles and two doubles matches. “I'm proud of the way our guys competed...