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Women’s golf falls to 10th place in final day

By Rhema Rhea | September 17, 2013

After a hot start to the tournament the women’s golf team finished the Cougar Classic in seventh place out of 13th teams.NIU carded a 324 Tuesday to finish the tournament with a 638. Sophomore Samantha Coyne led the Huskies with a 153.Coyne tied for...

Women’s golf has tough 2013 start

By Rhema Rhea | September 9, 2013

A 13th place finish for the women’s golf team is not what it envisioned in its opening weekend.The Redbird Invitational was split into two 18-hole segments Sunday, and ended with one 18-hole day Monday. NIU was led by freshman Sydney Brickey, who finished...

Women’s golf set for Redbird Invite

By Rhema Rhea | September 4, 2013

Women’s golf is set to tee off a new season this weekend at the Redbird Invitational at Weibring Golf Club in Normal.The tournament is a 14-team meet that should become a competitive weekend for the Huskies. Coach Kim Kester, entering her second season...

Kim Kester, women's golf head coach.

Around the League: Part One

By Jacob Onak | July 15, 2013

Men’s GolfTom Porten - NIUTime at school: Entering fifth seasonBase Salary: $51,252Career Highlights: Back-to-back sixth place finishes in the MAC Championships in 2010 and 2011 seasons.Mike Fleck - Ball StateTime at school: 16th seasonBase Salary:...

Women’s golf sees improvement with new coach

By Sam Bauman | April 29, 2013

This season was one of transition for the women’s golf team. More than26 years the Huskies were coached by Pam Tyska, but this season it was Kim Kester’s turn to take over. While the season ended with a disappointing eighth place finish out of nine...

Women’s golf set for MAC Championship

By Sam Bauman | April 24, 2013

The women’s golf team will look to finish its season with a strong showing at the 2013 MAC Championship. This year’s tournament is being hosted by Ohio University at the Longaberger Country Club in Nashport, Ohio. Head coach Kim Kester realizes Kent...

Junior golf athlete shows improvement

By Sam Bauman | April 8, 2013

Junior Jenny Niemiec has experienced a successful season for the women’s golf team, especially this spring. The transfer student played for NIU last spring and has made vast improvements since joining the team. Last season, Niemiec had scores ranging...

Women’s golf finishes 3rd in IPFW Classic

By Jacob Onak | April 1, 2013

The women’s golf team wrapped up the IPFW Spring Classic with a third-place finish Monday. The Huskies finished third out of 10 after moving up from fourth place from day one. “Definitely good to finish in the top three,” said head coach Kim Kester....

Women’s golf headed to Indiana for tournament

By Sam Bauman | March 27, 2013

Weather conditions are once again affecting the women’s golf team. The Huskies were originally scheduled to compete at the IPFW Women’s Spring Classic at the Pine Valley Country Club. The course was deemed unplayable due to the recent string of bad...

Women’s golf set for Arizona

By Sam Bauman | March 6, 2013

The women’s golf team will be traveling down to Rio Verde, Ariz., this Friday to compete at the Rio Verde Invitational. The tournament tees off Friday morning and will go throughout the weekend, ending on Sunday. The Huskies will look to continue their...

Ellett steps up, boosts women’s golf

By Sean Anderson | November 7, 2012

NIU women’s golf received a big boost this season from freshman Connie Ellett, who stepped up and became its second best golfer in the fall. Ellett currently holds the second lowest average on the team with 80.25 strokes per round, which is only two...

Women’s golf looks forward to spring season

By Sean Anderson | October 30, 2012

NIU women’s golf’s fall part of the season had its share of ups and downs, but it is looking for more positive outcomes in the upcoming spring season. One of the highs of the first half was the Huskies’ second-place finish at the UW-Green Bay Phoenix...