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Sophomore Jenna Horne awaits a strike from her opponent at the Nelson Tennis Center at Chick Evans Field House. Womens tennis fell 1-6 to Eastern Michigan University Friday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Women’s tennis crushed by Eastern Michigan

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | March 30, 2024

Dropping to 1-3 in MAC play, NIU women's tennis (12-8, 1-3 MAC) was defeated 1-6 in its match against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (8-8, 2-2 MAC).  The Huskies went down early when the Eagles clinched the doubles point and were unable to...

Senior Diana Lukyanova prepares to return a shot in an NIU womens tennis home meet. Lukyanova and sophomore Isabella Righi were named the MAC Doubles Team of the Week on Thursday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Lukyanova, Righi named MAC Doubles Team of the Week

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | February 15, 2024

DeKALB – NIU women’s tennis duo senior Diana Lukyanova and sophomore Isabella Righi were named the MAC Doubles Team of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday.  The pair won both of their completed matches over the weekend, defeating...

Huskies’ comeback fails in loss to Buffalo

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 27, 2023

DeKALB –NIU women’s tennis lost its second straight Mid-American Conference matchup as its late rally fell short in a close loss to the University at Buffalo to a final score of 4-3.  The Huskies put together a late rally in the final two matches...