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Kevin Daun returns a volley during his match Jan. 30 against Eastern Illinois University at the Chick Evans Field House. Men’s tennis (9-4) played three games over the weekend, losing to Butler University 4-3 on Friday but bouncing back with two wins, beating Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Western Illinois University by scores of 7-0 on Saturday.

Men’s tennis bounces back with big time wins

By Patrick Smith | February 22, 2016

Kevin Daun returns a volley during his match Jan. 30 against Eastern Illinois University at the Chick Evans Field House. Men’s tennis (9-4) played three games over the weekend, losing to Butler University 4-3 on Friday but bouncing back with two wins, beating Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Western Illinois University by scores of 7-0 on Saturday.

Kevin Daun returns a volley during his match Jan. 30 against Eastern Illinois University at the Chick Evans Field House. Men’s tennis (9-4) played three games over the weekend, losing to Butler University 4-3 on Friday but bouncing back with two wins, beating Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Western Illinois University by scores of 7-0 on Saturday.

Men’s tennis sweeps three-game weekend

By Patrick Smith | February 15, 2016

Men’s tennis (8-3) raised its winning streak to five games this weekend, picking up wins over Illinois State University, University of Nebraska Omaha and Cleveland State University.The team’s winning streak comes after it started off the season 3-3....

Fisher turning things around for men’s tennis

By Patrick Smith | February 8, 2016

Men’s tennis head coach Patrick Fisher has done an exceptional job in his seven years with the Huskies, compiling a record of 99-60 for a winning percentage of 62.NIU failed to make it to .500 in both of Fisher’s first two seasons with the team, but...

Men’s tennis set for a Friday double-header

By Patrick Smith | February 4, 2016

Men’s tennis (3-2) is coming off a 5-2 win over Eastern Illinois University last Saturday and is looking to defeat Southern Illinois University and Chicago State University in a double-header this weekend.The Salukis defeated the Huskies last season...

Sophomore Louis-Philippe Hamel in action this season for the Huskies. Hamel has helped lead NIU to a 2-1 record this season, going 2-1 in both singles and doubles matches to bring his career totals to 22-10 and 15-15.

Hamel takes on leadership role

By Patrick Smith | January 28, 2016

Men’s tennis is up to 2-1 after winning two games this past weekend, and is looking to improve with the leadership of players such as sophomore Louis-Philippe Hamel.Hamel leads five sophomores on this year’s team. He had a strong freshman campaign,...

Mens tennis gets on track with W

Men’s tennis gets on track with W

By Patrick Smith | January 25, 2016

Frederic Cadieux

Men’s tennis to open season in Wisconsin

By Patrick Smith | January 21, 2016

Men’s tennis will begin its season this week as it faces off against the University of Wisconsin on Friday.The Huskies will be looking to start the season on a good note against a tough Big Ten opponent in the Badgers. NIU went 18-5 and 4-1 in the MAC...

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies extend win streak to 3, prepare for Buffalo

By Patrick Smith | April 13, 2015

Men’s tennis extended their win streak to three games as they took down conference opponent the Toledo Rockets on Saturday.The Huskies (17-5, 3-1MAC) defeated the Rockets (11-14, 1-2 MAC) 5-2 on Saturday in Toledo, Ohio.“We set the tone [Saturday]...

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies sweep Detroit Titans over weekend

By Patrick Smith | April 13, 2015

Men’s tennis defeated the Detroit Titans on Thursday in Detroit.The Huskies (16-5, 2-1 MAC) swept the Titans (5-12), 4-0, to improve to 6-5 in true road games this season. The Huskies have now won back-to-back road games for the first time since early...

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies split weekend in Indiana

By Patrick Smith | April 7, 2015

Men’s tennis lost its first conference game of the season Saturday before rebounding Sunday.The Huskies (15-5, 2-1 MAC) suffered a tough 4-3 road loss to the Ball State Cardinals, who improved to 7-1 at home Saturday in Muncie, Ind. The Huskies are...

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies serve Butler a 4-3 loss

By Northern Star staff | February 23, 2015

Men’s tennis squeaked out win over the Butler Bulldogs to pick up its first road win of the spring season.The Huskies (6-2) beat the Bulldogs, 4-3, Saturday in Indianapolis, Ind. NIU improved to 1-2 on the road with the win.The Huskies dropped the doubles...

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies stymie Western Illinois

By Northern Star staff | February 16, 2015

Men’s tennis remained perfect at home this season as it took down its fifth victim Saturday.The Huskies (5-2) beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 6-1, at the Boylan Tennis Center in Rockford. NIU is 5-0 at home during the spring season, but it won’t...