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Frances Boukidis junior forward for Northern Illinois University battles two Eastern Michigan defenders to get possession of the ball.

Women’s soccer ends postseason run with a loss to Central Michigan

By Ed Rietveld | October 28, 2012

Women’s soccer’s season came to an end Sunday in the quarterfinals of the MAC conference tournament after a 2-0 loss to Central Michigan (14-5-1, 9-2-0 MAC). This was the first time the Huskies had qualified for the MAC postseason tournament since...

Students can attend the Huskie Hoops Preview Friday

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2012

While fall sports are still in full swing, NIU men’s and women’s basketball’s season’s are quickly approaching. Fans will get their first chance to check out this season’s squads Friday, as NIU will host the Huskie Hoops Preview from 4:30 to...

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Broncos sweep Huskies over weekend

By James Cantagallo | May 6, 2012

NIU softball went to Western Michigan this weekend with hopes of claiming a spot in the MAC Tournament. However, the Huskies were swept by the Broncos and lost by 5–3 Saturday and 4–2 Sunday, bringing their season to an end. In game one Saturday,...

Men’s tennis will face Toledo, Buffalo

By Mike Romor | April 11, 2012

With only two weeks before the MAC Tournament, NIU men’s tennis has the potential to do something it never has before: win the MAC regular season title. The Huskies (18-6, 2-0 MAC) have three conference matchups remaining, including two at home this...

Men’s basketball falls to Western Michigan in round 2 of MAC tournament

By Brian Thomas | March 7, 2012

The clock struck midnight in Cleveland today as NIU men’s basketball’s run in the MAC tournament came to an end at the hands of No. 8 seed Western Michigan, 71-54. The Huskies (5-26, 3-13 MAC) got off to a strong start in the game, jumping out to...

Davis’ putback seals win for NIU

By Matt Hopkinson | March 7, 2012

NIU women’s basketball won its second round matchup against Akron Wednesday on a tipback by senior Kim Davis with 6.4 seconds remaining in regulation. Davis put the ball back in the net after a missed jumper by senior Courtney Shelton, and Akron (14-16,...

Senior Davis in exclusive club

By Matt Hopkinson | March 7, 2012

Kim Davis likes to lead through her actions for the most part, leaving the effort on the floor every game. The NIU women’s basketball forward took an interesting path to get to playing in the MAC tournament, starting her career at Eastern Michigan as...

Northern Star File Photo - Antone Christian (3) and Jeremiah Jackson (43) January 31 2012

Men’s basketball to face Western Michigan in second round of MAC Tournament

By Brian Thomas | March 6, 2012

After its upset over Eastern Michigan in the first round of the MAC tournament, NIU men’s basketball moves onto Cleveland, Ohio to face the No. 8 seed Western Michigan today. The Huskies (5-25, 3-13 MAC) are coming off a 55-52 win over the Eagles, while...

Huskies heat up to heave Western home

By Mat Hopkinson | March 4, 2012

NIU women’s basketball won its first MAC tournament game since 2007, defeating Western Michigan Saturday, 68-51. The Huskies clinched the No. 7 seed with the victory and will move onto Cleveland to take on No. 6 seeded Akron at Cleveland’s Quicken...

Northern Star File Photo- Jenna Thorp

Huskies get defensive over MAC play

By Matt Hopkinson | February 29, 2012

Coming off a tooth and nail overtime loss to Western Michigan, NIU women’s basketball will now begin MAC tournament play. Ironically enough, they will be squaring off against, none other than Western Michigan. Only five games ago, the Huskies seemed...

NIU volleyball defeats Bowling Green, prepares for MAC tournament

By Mike Romor | November 13, 2011

With the MAC regular season title already under its belt, NIU volleyball ended its regular season with a bang. The Huskies' (25-5, 14-2 MAC) winning streak is now at 13 after Saturday's five-set, come-from-behind victory against Bowling Green (19-11,...

Men’s season ends on the road, loses to Bowling Green

By Andrew Singer | March 8, 2011

2010-11 came to a merciful end for the NIU men's basketball team on Tuesday evening in the first round of the MAC Tournament. NIU lost 74-54 at Bowling Green, sending the Falcons to Cleveland for the MAC Tournament Quarterfinals. The Huskies (9-21 overall,...