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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...