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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Sophomore Darius Beane (no.24) drives under the basket Feb. 7 during NIU's 57-54 win over Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

NIU men’s basketball sweeps Kent State, sets school record with six consecutive MAC wins

By Mike Knapp | February 8, 2020

Sophomore Darius Beane (no.24) drives under the basket Feb. 7 during NIU's 57-54 win over Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

Senior Eugene German (10, center)shoots over a RedHawk defender Feb. 1 during NIU's 70-55 win over the Miami University-Ohio RedHawks at the Convocation Center.

2,000 points was not handed to Eugene German

By Mike Knapp | February 3, 2020

DeKALB — Eugene German’s ascent up the NIU men’s basketball career scoring list started innocently enough with two points against Indiana State University in his first game Nov. 11, 2016.Just over three years and 115 games later, his journey to...

Junior Chris Johnson prepares to take a free throw Jan. 28 during NIU's 61-59 win over Ohio University at the Convocation Center.

McCarty comes up in the clutch again for the Huskies against Ohio University

By Mike Knapp | January 29, 2020

DeKALB — When a game reaches crunch time, it doesn’t hurt to get the basketball in the hands of someone who has been there a few times before.Senior forward Noah McCarty fits that description.When it came time to deliver against the Ohio University...

Caleb Wright, redshirt first-year defensive tackle, rushes out of the tunnel Oct. 5 before kick off against Ball State University at Huskie Stadium.

Huskies intend to compete with a depleted roster, Jones-Davis, Walker done for season

By Maddie Barrett | October 23, 2019

DeKALB — Injuries and suspensions have dealt a blow to the football team, but Head Coach Thomas Hammock said his team needs to perform with the players available.“That’s what it is,” Hammock said. “Nobody cares. You think [University of Akron]...

Women’s soccer on the road to New York for Buffalo bout, Donnally status “day-by-day”

By Jarrett Huff | October 16, 2019

DeKALB — Women’s soccer will head to Buffalo, New York to face the University of Buffalo 6 p.m. Friday at UB Stadium. NIU is searching for its first win in Mid-American Conference play.The Huskies will enter Friday’s match at 2-9-2, while the Bulls...

The women's volleyball team waits for the beginning of a match Saturday against Niagara University in San Antonio.

Volleyball drop hard-fought match in five sets

By Justin Kelley | October 13, 2019

The women's volleyball team waits for the beginning of a match Saturday against Niagara University in San Antonio.

Sophomore setter Grace Balensiefer goes up for a tip Aug. 30 during an eventual 3-1 loss to Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville at Victor E. Court in the Convocation center in DeKalb. 

Volleyball earns road MAC win in five-set match

By Justin Kelley | October 11, 2019

Sophomore setter Grace Balensiefer goes up for a tip Aug. 30 during an eventual 3-1 loss to Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville at Victor E. Court in the Convocation center in DeKalb. 

Women’s tennis loses at MAC

By Danielle Brown | April 30, 2017

DeKALB — The Huskies traveled to Muncie, Indiana to face the Miami University Redhawks in the Mid-American Conference Championship Friday, which was hosted by Ball State University.The Huskies (10-13, 4-4 MAC), seeded at No. 5, saw an end to their season...

Guard puts up 33 points in win

By Eddie Garcia | February 16, 2017

DeKALB — After six lead changes and four ties in the fourth quarter, the women’s basketball team battled past the Miami University Redhawks, 63-61, to give NIU the season sweep.Senior guard Ally Lehman ignited the offense as she scored the team's...

Freshman guard Janae Poisson runs the ball around an Illinois State University player on Nov. 26 at the Convocation Center.

Defense sparks 4th quarter run for women’s basketball

By Danielle Brown | February 12, 2017

Freshman guard Janae Poisson runs the ball around an Illinois State University player on Nov. 26 at the Convocation Center.

Lisa CarlsenHead Coach

Guards provide spark in Huskies win

By Eddie Garcia | January 22, 2017

Lisa Carlsen

Head Coach

Huskies winning streak ends at 6

By Danielle Brown | January 19, 2017

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team celebrated its fourth annual Education Day game Wednesday when it invited seven elementary and junior high school’s from the Chicagoland area to the Convocation Center.947 children, teachers and chaperones packed...

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