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A graphic depicts NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O'Shea as Huskie of the Week. O'Shea finished fourth all-around at the Mid-American Conferences on Saturday and earned a spot in the NCAA Regional Tournament on Monday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: O’Shea shines at MAC Championship, qualifies for NCAA tournament

By Northern Star Sports Staff | March 24, 2025

NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O’Shea earned this week’s Huskie of the Week award after finishing in fourth place all-around at the Mid-American Conference Championship on Saturday and earning a spot in the NCAA Regional Tournament on Monday.  Competing...

NIU gymnastics freshman Drake White swings towards the low bar during the meet against Illinois State University on Friday. NIU gymnastics lost to ISU for the first time at home since 2013 on Jan. 24. The Huskies wrapped up the Mid-American Conference Championship on Saturday, finishing sixth out of seven teams. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies take sixth place in MAC Championship

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | March 23, 2025

NIU gymnastics battled against six other institutions in the MAC Championship on Saturday afternoon. The Huskies showcased competitive all-around performances and reached a season-high score on floor in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.  The team claimed...

Junior gymnast Kiera O’Shea performs on floor exercise during the fourth rotation of the Huskies’ dual meet against Mid-American Conference foe Eastern Michigan University on Feb. 2 inside the Convocation Center in DeKalb. On Tuesday, O'Shea was named to the Mid-American Conference First Team. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)

O’Shea earns All-MAC First Team honors on vault

By Northern Star Sports Staff | March 18, 2025

NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O’Shea earned a spot on the 2025 Mid-American Conference First Team, the conference announced Tuesday.  With a National Qualifying Score of 9.840 this season, O’Shea led the MAC in the vault event. Moreover, her average...

NIU gymnastics senior Alana Anderson turns during her flip on the high bar as part of her exhibition routine on Jan. 25. against Illinois State University. The Huskies fell to Central Michigan University by a score of 194.400-194.175 on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Kelly takes all-around title, Huskies fall to Central Michigan

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | March 15, 2025

NIU gymnastics traveled to Central Michigan University on Friday afternoon for its final head-to-head MAC matchup of the season. Junior Kiera O’Shea shined for the Huskies, placing first in both the vault and balance beam events. Her routines, alongside...

A graphic depicts NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O'Shea as this week's Huskie of the Week. O'Shea won the vault event for the sixth consecutive time at the Western Michigan University Tri-Meet on Sunday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: O’Shea strikes again on vault

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 24, 2025

Women’s gymnastics junior Kiera O’Shea has earned her second career Huskie of the Week honor, after earning first place on vault for the sixth consecutive meet. Competing at the Western Michigan University Tri-Meet on Sunday, O’Shea reached a...

NIU gymnastics sophomore Mikayla Brown is congratulated by the NIU Gymnastics team after her floor routine in the Huskies home meet against Illinois State University on Jan. 24. The Huskies competed in the Western Michigan University Tri-Meet on Sunday, falling to Western Michigan while overtaking the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gymnastics takes second in WMU Tri-Meet, Huskies prevail on vault

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 23, 2025

NIU gymnastics faced off against the Western Michigan University Broncos and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks on Sunday afternoon in the WMU Tri-Meet. The Huskies found continued success on vault, with three gymnasts making the podium....

NIU gymnastics senior Isabella Sissi flips over the high bar during the meet against Illinois State University on Jan. 14.  NIU took second in the SEMO-Tri Meet on Friday with a score of 193.550. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies dominate on vault, O’Shea places first in fifth consecutive meet

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 16, 2025

NIU gymnastics competed in the SEMO Tri-Meet Friday night, battling the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks and Centenary College of Louisiana Ladies.  A season-high event score on floor set up the Huskies for early victory, but the Redhawks...

Members of the NIU gymnastics team huddle amid the Huskies' meet against Kent State University on Friday at the Convocation Center in NIU's annual Beauty and the Beast event. The Huskies fell to Kent State by a score of 195.200-193.450. (Erin Marie Barker | Northern Star

3 Huskies shine on vault, gymnastics falls to Kent State

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 8, 2025

NIU gymnastics competed alongside wrestling Friday night in the Beauty and the Beast meet, taking on Kent State University in its second MAC matchup in the season. Strong performances on vault gave NIU a solid start, but KSU’s dominance in all other...

Junior gymnast Kiera O’Shea salutes at the end of her floor exercise routine during the fourth rotation of the Huskies’ dual meet victory over Eastern Michigan University on Sunday inside the Convocation Center in DeKalb. The victory over Eastern Michigan was the Huskies' first Mid-American Conference victory this season. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)

Gymnastics wins first meet of season, claims seven podium spots

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 2, 2025

NIU gymnastics went head-to-head with the Eastern Michigan University Eagles on Sunday in its red out meet at home. Seven Huskie gymnasts made the podium, and three claimed first-place spots in their respective events. NIU (2-7, 1-0 MAC) took down the...

NIU gymnastics freshman Drake White looks up to the sky after crawling to the corner during her floor routine in the Huskies' meet against Illinois State University Friday at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. The Huskies lost to Illinois State Tuesday by a score of 193.92-192.950. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gymnastics falls to ISU despite three first place finishes

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | January 29, 2025

NIU gymnastics met with the Illinois State University Redbirds for the second consecutive time Tuesday night, this time in the Redbirds’ nest. The Huskies put on stronger showings after their last performance against ISU, with three gymnasts placing...

NIU gymnastics sophomore Dawsyn Sallee poses after completing her event Friday against Illinois State University at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. The Huskies fell short of Illinois State by a score of 196.150-192.275 on Friday as NIU hosted it's senior night. (Totus Tuus Keely | Nothern Star)

Huskies celebrate their seniors, fall short against Redbirds

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | January 25, 2025

The NIU gymnastics team honored their four seniors Friday night, celebrating Natalia Kraus, Alana Anderson, Isabella Sissi and Ellery Werner. The Huskies (1-6) met with Illinois State University (7-3) in their first home meet of the season. Even with...

NIU gymnastics then-junior gymnast Isabella Sissi swings her arm up after landing a backflip during the beam event as teammates cheer behind. Sissi scored a 9.850 on the uneven bars event Friday at the Eastern Michigan University Quad Meet to tie for second place. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Gymnastics finishes third in EMU quad-meet

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | January 18, 2025

NIU gymnastics (1-5) saw three gymnasts make the podium in their second meet of the season Friday night at Eastern Michigan University. The Huskies tallied their first win of the season over Winona State University (2-3), but fell in their MAC matchups...