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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 & 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-junior Roshell Rowe runs at the Redbird Tune Up on last February. NIU competed in two events on Friday, winning the high jump event at both the Grand Valley State University Big Meet and the Chicagoland Indoor Championship. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies take high jump at both the GVSU Big Meet And the Chicagoland Indoor Championship

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | February 16, 2025

NIU track and field continued their success this season, taking two victories in high jump on Valentine’s Day while competing in two events.  The Huskies competed in the Grand Valley State University Big Meet in Allendale, Michigan, and the Chicago...

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, Sports Editor | 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...

Freshman Morgan Gioia (9) and Lydia Bauer (8) run at the Redbird Tune Up on Feb. 16.  Track & Field took three combined top 10 finishes at the Redbird Challenge and Bobcat Invitational. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Calloway highlights track and field’s split squad action

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 31, 2024

Freshman Arianna Calloway’s first place finish highlighted NIU track and field’s split squad action this weekend at the Redbird Challenge and the Bobcat Invitational.  BOBCAT INVITATIONAL The Huskies sent a majority of their top athletes, such...

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