DeKalb | In 1989 the famous quotation “If you build it, he will come,” came from “Field of Dreams.” This fits perfectly for NIU’s new Outdoor Recreation SportsComplex.Just three weeks into the semester students are taking advantage of the new-state-of-the-art...
DeKalb | The men’s rugby team had hoped to pick up where it left off last season, but that wasn’t the case on Saturday afternoon.The Huskies lost their season opener versus University of Cincinnati 21-14 at the Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex.NIU...
The men’s rugby team finished its first ever season in Division 1-AA with an impressive regular season record of 7-1 last year.The Huskies ended their season at the National Playoffs in April, finishing ranked in the top 10. This season they are looking...
Whether you are a former athlete, a member of a fraternity or just a normal student, Campus Recreation is looking to see an increase in intramuralparticipation.Campus Recreation will offer four leagues, seven tournaments and two special events during...
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.
Before the Major League Baseball trade deadline comes to a close today, teams with postseason dreams will be looking to add players in hopes of making a World Series run. While the White Sox are in contention, they may be quiet at the deadline due to...
Friday, the opening ceremonies signifying the start of the Olympics will kick off the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England. Over the next two weeks the top athletes from all around the world will put four years of training to the test in hopes of receiving...
NIU softball went to Western Michigan this weekend with hopes of claiming a spot in the MAC Tournament. However, the Huskies were swept by the Broncos and lost by 5–3 Saturday and 4–2 Sunday, bringing their season to an end. In game one Saturday,...
On a weekend that had big MAC Tournament implications for the NIU softball, it as was only able to win one game. The Huskies split their games with MAC East leading Bowling Green and dropped both games to Toledo. Dani Parrish led NIU in its 4–3 game...
Seniors on any team are important, and that is the same for the NIU softball team. Carly Norton and Dani Parrish were members of NIU coach Lindsay Chouinard’s first recruiting class and they’ve helped instill the program’s ways upon the 2012 team....
Last season, NIU track and field’s Janay Mitchell battled injuries which kept her from competing. This season, the Teaneck, N.J., native is healthy and ran her way to the #10 spot in the Northern Star Top 10 Athletes of 2011-12. “There are a lot of...
Several hundred NIU alumni, athletes, donors and fans gathered for the ceremonial ground breaking for the Kenneth and Ellen Chessick Practice Center (CPC) Saturday. The ceremony was held at the future site of the CPC across from the Jeffery and Kimberly...
