NIU football punched its ticket to its third straight MAC championship game appearance with a Wednesday night win over Toledo. The Huskies (10-1 7-0 MAC) defeated Toledo (9-2, 5-2 MAC) 31-24 behind a high offensive output from junior quarterback Jordan...
This season the Mid-American Conference has shown the rest of college football it is worthy of some respect and recognition. Already, this season, the MAC has six bowl-eligible teams; Kent State, Ohio and Bowling Green from the East Division; Northern...
Alumnae of the NIU women's basketball team will suit up for the annual Alumni Game at 11 a.m. Saturday on Victory E. Court. A ticket to the NIU women's basketball game against Ohio at 2:05 p.m. that same day will get fans a seat for the alumnae contest.
The men's basketball Alumni Game is set for Feb. 4, and also will take place at 11 a.m. A ticket to watch the current Huskies take the court for a MAC showdown with Western Michigan at 2:05 p.m. gets fans into the Alumni Game.
Mega Women
Three top 10 finishes propelled the NIU women's track and field team to a second place finish at the Eastern Illinois Mega Meet Jan. 21.
In field competition, Lindsay Chamberlain took home the 20-pound weight throw title with a heave of 17.79 meters. Ashley Morrow finished third in the weight throw, and second in the shot put; a slot ahead of teammate Margaret Gorski. Elizabeth Berquist placed second in the high jump.
NIU also had a strong showing in the track department, with a second-place finish from sprinter Ajahnae Hinley, a second-place finish in the 800 meter run from Lorene Skipper and a bronze from Bonnie Miller in the 5,000 meter run. The 4 x 400 team posted a second-place finish to add to the NIU medal count.
NIU heads to Champaign tomorrow for the Care/Health Alliance Classic hosted by the University of Illinois at 10 a.m.
Seven-love
The NIU women's tennis team started its season with a 7-0 loss at Wisconsin Saturday.
Wisconsin won the doubles match point and then rolled to a 5-0 sweep with a forfeit in the singles matches.
NIU coach Pontus Hiort said after the match Wisconsin is one of the top teams in the nation.
Wanted: Softball Manager
The NIU softball team is looking for a new manager for its upcoming season.
Qualified candidates must have a working knowledge of softball, be proficient with statistical maintenance and assist with equipment transportation for practices and games.
If interested please contact assistant coach Joanna Lane at 753-2245 as soon as possible.
That New Season Smell
The NIU baseball team will kick off the 2006 season Feb. 3. The Huskies will travel to Tempe for a three-game series with the Arizona State Sun Devils.
The opener will be played under the lights at 7 p.m., while the final game will be at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Bennett receives contract extension After leading NIU women’s basketball to the MAC quaterfinals for the first time since 2007, head women’s basketball coach Kathi Bennett received a contract extension until 2017. Bennett led the Huskies to a 14-17...
In what has been his best season at the head of the NIU men’s tennis program, coach Patrick Fisher has made a big impact in the MAC. Fisher took over the Huskies three seasons ago. This year’s squad is showing signs of being a major threat in the...
Opening its MAC play this weekend, NIU softball came away with one victory. The Huskies (13 – 19, 1 -3 MAC) battled in both games Friday, but were unable to come away with a win falling to Miami (Ohio) 8–5 and 7–6 in extra innings. In game one,...
In its second MAC series of the season, NIU will play host to Akron for a three-game series from Friday to Sunday. NIU (6-19, 0-3 MAC) is coming off a win at home against UW-Milwaukee, and will come in on two day’s rest. Akron (9-15, 2-1 MAC) will come...
After winning its last three games, NIU baseball will hit the road for a three-game series starting Friday against MAC opponent Kent State. This will be the Huskies (5-16) first test against the MAC this season. “Getting off to a good start would be...
While this may be of little consent to those of you who took Duke or Missouri to win the whole tournament, NCAA basketball is displaying parity. The term “mid-major” is brandied about in game-time conversations, while realistically, statistics have...
NIU gymnastics is scheduled for its first quad meet of the season as it travels to Eastern Michigan Saturday. NIU will compete against Eastern Michigan, Temple and Air Force in the sixth and final MAC meet of the regular season. NIU senior Tanya Rachan...
According to a report from ESPN’s Joe Schad, Temple will join the Big East to play football this season. In 2013, Temple will join the Big East in all sports. From 2007 to this 2011, the Owls’ football program played in the MAC. All other Temple athletic...
