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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 then-senior runner Carly Leonard rounds a corner while running at the NIU Huskie Opener on Sep.6, 2024. The Huskies placed 7th with 179 points at the Fighting Illini Open on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Cross country finishes 7th at Fighting Illini Open

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | August 30, 2025

A new look NIU cross country team finished in seventh place at the Fighting Illini Open, with freshman Amelie Ojeda taking home a top-20 finish.  The Huskies’ roster this season features seven new athletes – five freshmen and two transfers –...

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