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Women’s soccer gets new coach

By Matt Hopkinson | January 24, 2012

As is customary in any sport, a negative record often results in negative consequences for those in charge.This was the case for women's soccer, as four year coach Carrie Barker did not have her contract renewed, according to NIU Media Relations.In her...

Tough guys finish last

By Matt Hopkinson | January 24, 2012

Professional athletes have a lot of responsibility, perhaps more than they should be given.Whether it's right to do so or not, all sport stars become role models. Impressionable children grow up watching, emulating and idolizing these larger than life...

Natalie Stutter performs on the bars during a meet against
Western Michigan University Sunday at Victor E. Court.

Huskies hustle for season highs

By Matt Hopkinson | January 22, 2012

Despite producing its season high event total and scores in all four events, NIU women's gymnastics fell to Western Michigan Sunday.Western Michigan (3-0, 2-0 MAC) got off to an early lead after the first event and never looked back, as they defeated...

Hedderson halts Huskies momentum

By Matt Hopkinson | January 22, 2012

Following its first victory in its last seven games, NIU women's basketball suffered a 62-46 loss to Buffalo.Buffalo (6-14, 1-5 MAC) was sparked by its leading scorer, senior guard Brittney Hedderson, who put up 29 points while sinking five of seven three-pointers...

Women’s basketball to face Western Michigan

By Matt Hopkinson | January 18, 2012

NIU women's basketball is looking to put an end to its recent six-game losing streak. The Huskies (6-10, 0-4 MAC) will square up for the first of two meetings this season against Western Michigan (5-12, 2-2 MAC) today. Although the record hasn't indicated...

Women’s gymnastics wins one, loses one over break

By Matt Hopkinson | January 16, 2012

Just around the time most everyone had already failed or given up their New Years resolutions, NIU women's gymnastics got its season started.Led by first year coach Sam Morreale, the Huskies got off to an even start, losing their first match-up to Illinois-Chicago...

Women’s basketball ends break with six-game losing streak

By Matt Hopkinson | January 16, 2012

While many students were having a relaxing respite from responsibility and stress, NIU women's basketball played a hefty amount of games over the winter break.The 10-game stretch started off well for the Huskies (6-10, 0-4 MAC), winning three of their...

File Photo

Women’s basketball to play 10 games over break, four at home

By Matt Hopkinson | December 4, 2011

Following a respite from basketball games for finals week, NIU women's basketball (3-3) will get back into action Dec. 11th against Chicago-State (0-8) "Personally, I only have two finals," said junior forward Satavia Taylor. "They're both early, too,...

The Bulls can afford to lose Boozer

By Matt Hopkinson | November 29, 2011

Until finals week is over, I don't think I will have a bigger smile than I did the minute I found out the NBA is "tentatively" back.Amid the images of all the glorious things Derrick Rose can do and the auditory hallucinations of Stacey King, I began...

Former Huskies hooping overseas

By Matt Hopkinson | November 28, 2011

An old saying goes that one should always follow her heart.Nothing could be more true of two former NIU women's basketball players, who now play in the PLKK Polish League.Record setting players Marke Freeman and Ebony Ellis both enjoyed much success at...

Tuesday night dog fight

By Matt Hopkinson | November 28, 2011

NIU women's basketball will take on Southern Illinois University tonight at the Convocation Center.Heading into this matchup, the Huskies (2-3) are coming off back-to-back losses to Bradley and Illinois State. The Salukis (2-2) are coming off back-to-back...

Erik Anderson, Northern Star File Photo-NIU's Kim Davis blows
past Temple's Victoria Macaulay to go in for a lay up in a game
earlier this season.

Women’s basketball falls to Bradley, ISU

By Matt Hopkinson | November 27, 2011

While many people were enjoying a tryptophan-induced stupor for their holiday break, NIU women's basketball had no time to laze around.Thanksgiving was bracketed by losses for the Huskies (2-3), first to Bradley (4-2) and then to Illinois State (2-2)...