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Softball falls to DePaul

By Matt Hopkinson | May 1, 2013

Softball was slowed down by a non-conference opponent Wednesday afternoon, dropping a 2-0 affair to DePaul. The Blue Demons (29-19, 14-5 Big East) utilized strong pitching as junior Kirsten Verdun held the Huskies (20-29, 10-8 MAC) to just three hits...

Men’s golf to end season at MAC Championships in Ohio

By Sam Bauman | May 1, 2013

On Friday the men’s golf team will look to win its first MAC Championship since 1985. The Huskies will head to Nashport, Ohio, to compete in the championships and one positive going into the tournament is the fact that Longaberger Golf Course is well...

#1 Story of the Year (Part 1): NIU crowned MAC champs

By Brian Earle | May 1, 2013

Football won its first MAC Championship in nearly 30 years last season. The Huskies didn’t wait nearly as long this time around as they returned to Detroit and defeated Kent State 44-37 in a double-overtime affair to repeat as MAC Champions. “That...

Junior pitcher Alex Klonowski pitches on Sunday's game against Miami University.

Baseball looks for redemption against Bradley rematch

By Brian Earle | April 29, 2013

In a rematch from earlier this season, baseball will hit the road to take on Bradley in a midweek game today in Peoria. The Huskies (18-23) will hope to fare better against the Braves (14-24) this time around as they handed the Huskies their worst loss...

Senior Jennifer Barnett stretches to make the out at first base on Friday in the game against Akron on Friday.

Softball shows improvement compared to last season

By Matt Hopkinson | April 29, 2013

The softball team has already won more MAC games this season than it did last year. While the beginning was not a good one for the Huskies, going 1-7 to open the conference play, the team has reeled off nine wins in its last 10 games to up its record...

Senior Jamison Wells swings at bat on Sunday in the game against Miami University.

Baseball holds strong showing in weekend games, ranks first in MAC standings

By Brian Earle | April 28, 2013

Baseball continued its strong play in the MAC this weekend as it won two out of three games against Miami (Ohio) at Ralph McKinzie Field. The Huskies (18-23, 13-5 MAC) took game one on Friday, 3-1, behind freshman Jordan Ruckman’s best performance this...

Junior Nicole Gremillion catches a ball during Saturday's game against University of Ohio.

Softball bests three of four MAC games

By Matt Hopkinson | April 28, 2013

Softball has rebounded from a 1-7 start in conference play to the tune of 9-1 in its last 10 conference games. The Huskies (19-28, 10-8 MAC) upped their conference victory total this weekend, taking three of their four games, including splitting a doubleheader...

#5 Story of the Year: Volleyball makes it to the MAC

By Sam Bauman | April 24, 2013

For the third straight year the volleyball team made it to the MAC Championship final, and for the third year in a row they lost. The Huskies weren’t even expected to make this year’s final, and that makes their season all the more impressive. After...

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...

MAC baseball season could pay off for NIU

By Brian Earle | April 23, 2013

The MAC baseball season is quite similar to that of a nine-inning baseball game. Throughout the course of the season, the Huskies (16-21, 11-4 MAC) play nine weekend series against MAC opponents. The games are crucial in deciding the Huskies’ place...

Baseball set for Northwesern matchup

By Brian Earle | April 22, 2013

While baseball has not played especially strong in its midweek games this season, it will look to turn the tides in a matchup against Northwestern today in Evanston. The Huskies (16-21) have won their last four MAC series and have lost just two games...

Women’s tennis close season with a loss

By Thomas Hiley III | April 22, 2013

The women’s tennis team’s season finally came to a close last weekend as it lost its eighth straight conference match. The Huskies finished the season 14-10 and 0-8 in conference play. At the beginning of the season the Huskies won three of their...