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NIU track and field then-senior Malia Watkins makes a turn on the track during the Cyclone Open last January. The Huskies had seven athletes place within the top-three at the Normal Invite on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Track and field produces multiple top-3 performances at Normal Invite

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | April 14, 2025

NIU track and field competed Saturday at the Normal Invite in Normal, Illinois, weeks after they picked up four first-place finishes at the Redbird Challenge – also in Normal – on March 29.  After finding success in its last trip to Normal, it...

NIU track and field then-junior Roshell Rowe competes at the Redbird Tune Up in February, 2024, in Normal, Illinois. Sports Reporter Micah Huff breaks down his three greatest takeaways from the Huskies' season so far. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

HUFF: 3 takeaways from the 2024-25 track and field indoor season

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | April 3, 2025

NIU track and field has gotten off to a good start this season after consistently producing top finishers in its respective events.   That consistency is due to three big factors: The Huskies have one of – if not the best – high jump units in...

NIU track and field then-senior Malia Watkins makes a turn on the track during the Cyclone Open last January. Watkins took first place in the 100-meter dash at the Redbird Challenge on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Track and field picks up 4 first-place finishes at Redbird Challenge

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | March 30, 2025

NIU track and field competed in the Redbird Challenge competition Saturday in Normal, lIllinois.  Taking on the Illinois State University Redbirds, NIU had a dominant day on the track and in the field. The Huskies picked up four first-place finishes...

NIU track and field then-freshman Faith Rouse runs, trailing closely behind a teammate Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. NIU had two second-place finishers at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championship, which wrapped up on Saturday. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Track and field dominates high jump at MAC Indoor Championship

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | March 2, 2025

NIU track and field tied for ninth place with 30 overall team points and strong individual performances at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championship. The Huskies competed in the MAC Indoor Championship Friday and Saturday in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The...

NIU track & field then-sophomore Ari Christian (left) and then-graduate student Aasiyah Barr (right) run at the Redbird Tune-Up last February. After competing at the John Gartland Invitational on Saturday, the Huskies snatched two individual victories and a top-three team finish. (photo courtesy of Illinois State University Athletics)

Dendy, Wilk take first place as track finishes third at John Gartland Invitational

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | February 24, 2025

NIU track and field continued their streak of victories in the high jump event with senior Kamiya Dendy taking first place for the second week in a row.  Dendy and the Huskies competed in the John Gartland Invitational on Saturday morning in Terre...

NIU track and field then-freshman Faith Rouse trails a teammate Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. Rouse finished the 200-meter dash in a personal best 27.07 seconds Saturday at the Walter Cramer Invitational. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Two Huskies finish second, two finish third as track competes in two events

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief | February 2, 2025

NIU track and field continued its spring season Saturday, competing in two events. While some Huskies competed in the University of Notre Dame-hosted Meyo Invite, NIU’s remaining runners competed in the Walter Cramer Invitational, hosted by Ohio Northern...

NIU track & field then-sophomore Ari Christian (left) and then-graduate student Aasiyah Barr (right) run at the Redbird Tune-Up on Feb. 16. NIU swept the podium Friday at the Bill Burgan Open. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Track and field tallies 11 top 5 finishes at Bill Bergan Open

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | January 18, 2025

NIU track and field swept the podium in high jump among 11 other top five finishes at the Bill Bergan Open.  Freshman Jasmijn Raes was the Huskie that championed the high jump, clearing the mark of 1.73 meters on her first attempt. Senior Kamiya...

NIU track and field then-freshman Faith Rouse trails a teammate Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. Rouse finished the 200-meter dash in a personal best 27.07 seconds Saturday at the Walter Cramer Invitational. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Three Huskies finish first at Blue-Gold Invite

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | December 7, 2024

NIU women’s track and field opened its indoor season Friday at the Blue-Gold Invite hosted by the University of Notre Dame. The Huskies left the competition winning three events.  Senior Roshell Rowe was one of three Huskies to earn first place...

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