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NIU then-freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) sprints to first base against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. The Huskies dropped both games in a doubleheader against Central Michigan University on Saturday, extending their losing streak to eight. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies’ bats go cold in doubleheader sweep against Central Michigan University

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | March 23, 2025

NIU baseball (7-13, 1-8 MAC) faced the Central Michigan University Chippewas (9-15, 5-1 MAC) on Saturday in a doubleheader. The Huskies lost 11-6 in extra innings in Game 1 and 8-4 in Game 2.  “Today we just weren’t very good offensively,” said...

NIU baseball then-freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) beats the throw at first base during a game against Ball State University on May 3. The Huskies completed a series sweep against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville during a doubleheader on Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies complete sweep in first series win

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | March 3, 2025

Entering a four game series 0-7 all-time against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2-9), NIU baseball (6-4) completed a series sweep against the Cougars on Sunday. Game 1 saw a dominant 13-4 win for the Huskies, before inching out a 5-3 win in...

NIU baseball then-senior shortstop Andre Demetral (1) gets set to throw the ball to first base for an out during the first inning against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. The Huskies lost their series against Southeast Missouri State University on Sunday, dropping an 11-1 game.  (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies drop second straight series, fall to Redhawks in 8 innings

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | February 24, 2025

NIU baseball (2-4) lost to the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks (3-3) on Sunday by a score of 11-1, struggling on both ends of the ball.  The Huskies recorded only 2 hits for the second straight game, after falling 3-0 against the Redhawks...

NIU then-freshman center fielder Charlie Parcell (44) makes a catch during the bottom of the first inning against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. The Huskies hit 4 homeruns in a 21-2 defeat of Nicholls State University on Sunday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies offense surges for high scoring first win

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 17, 2025

NIU baseball (1-2) finished its weekend series against Nicholls State University (2-1) with a 21-2 slaughter for their first win of the season.  The Huskies offense provided a breakout performance with its 21 run, 12 hit performance Sunday.  A...