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Huskies comeback heads south against Western Michigan

By Matt Hopkinson | February 28, 2012

NIU women’s basketball came up just short in overtime against Western Michigan, losing a hard fought contest 66-64. The Huskies didn’t knock down a single field goal until 11:46 in the first half, as they scored their first four points on free throws...

 Northern Star File Photo- Alicia Johnson (2/16/12)

Women’s hoops falls to Toledo on the road

By Matt Hopkinson | February 26, 2012

NIU women’s basketball squared off against MAC foe Toledo, losing a low-scoring affair 49-39. Toledo (19-8, 12-3 MAC) took advantage of its height against the smaller Huskies (12-15, 6-9 MAC), edging them in points in the paint, but more importantly,...

Central Michigan edges NIU gymnastics

By Matt Hopkinson | February 26, 2012

While NIU gymnastics highlighted its seniors, Central Michigan stole the show Saturday.The Chippewas defeated NIU 194.950-193.925 at the Convocation Center Sunday. NIU posted its second-highest score this season against CMU.Central Michigan (11-3, 5-0...

Huskies unable to hold off Eastern Michigan

By Matt Hopkinson | February 22, 2012

Despite holding a one-time 13 point lead, NIU men’s basketball came up short against Eastern Michigan Wednesday losing 48-45.The Huskies (3-23, 2-11 MAC) led Eastern Michigan (12-16, 7-6 MAC) in many key statistical categories such as rebounds 42-28,...

Marisa Liptak ( vs WMU 1/22/12)

Huskies to honor seniors vs. Central Michigan

By Matt Hopkinson | February 22, 2012

NIU gymnastics is set to host its final home meet of the regular season, as they welcome back-to-back MAC champions Central Michigan (6-2, 3-0 MAC) Sunday.The Huskies (3-4, 2-2 MAC) will pay homage to their seniors, as they prepare for what could become...

The Associated Press FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2011, file photo,
Cleveland Indians' Kosuke Fukudome bats against the Minnesota Twins
during a baseball game in Cleveland. Kosuke Fukudome is joining the
Chicago White Sox for a fraction of the price he cost the Chicago
Cubs four years ago. The outfielder agreed Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012,
to a one-year contract that guarantees $1 million. He will get a
$500,000 salary this year, and the White Sox have a $3.5 million
option for 2013 with a $500,000 buyout. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan,
File)

The Rant: Add Fukudome to Williams’ list of poor acquisitions

By Matt Hopkinson | February 21, 2012

The Chicago White Sox signed free-agent outfielder Kosuke Fukudome, and from a monetary stand-point, there is no reason to raise an eyebrow at this signing.Its purpose proves baffling.One year removed from the "All-In" campaign that left the White Sox...

Courtesy of NIU Media Services

Huskie aims to bring expertise to South Africa

By Matt Hopkinson | February 21, 2012

NIU women's soccer junior goalkeeper Amy Carr has had international experience playing sports, as well as teaching sports.With career aspirations of being a coach, she has found her own way to gain experience in that department, by developing a project...

Northern Star File Photo

Senior Kyle Glancy named to Stopper of the Year list

By Matt Hopkinson | February 20, 2012

NIU baseball senior pitcher Kyle Glancy assumed the role of closer last season and went on to net the second most amount in the MAC, with 12 overall.Following that performance last season, Glancy was named to a national list of closers to watch for the...

History beckons for Eastern Michigan's Tavelyn James

History beckons for Eastern Michigan’s Tavelyn James

By Matt Hopkinson | February 20, 2012

While NIU women's basketball was busy substituting reserve players Saturday, Eastern Michigan decided to keep one of its starters on the court.Eagles senior guard Tavelyn James was busy running off screens and trying to find open looks, searching for...

Meghan Connell | Northern Star

Eastern Michigan earns lopsided win over NIU women’s hoops

By Matt Hopkinson | February 19, 2012

In what started as a seemingly close and contested battle, turned into a a lopsided victory for Eastern Michigan against NIU women's basketball Saturday.After having lost to Eastern Michigan (19-7, 11-2 MAC) earlier in the season, NIU (12-13, 6-7 MAC)...

Shelby Davis

Gymnastics posts second highest point total in loss to Kent State

By Matt Hopkinson | February 19, 2012

NIU gymnastics posted the second-highest point total of its season, but it wasn't enough as they lost to Kent State..The Huskies' (3-4, 2-2 MAC) score of 193.625 wouldn't be enough to edge Kent State's score of 195.525. This match also marked the second...

Northern Star File Photo Colin Sullivan balances a chair on his
chin.

The Chin Man

By Matt Hopkinson | February 15, 2012

Northern Star File Photo Colin Sullivan balances a chair on his chin.