NIU men’s golf moved up one spot to finish in ninth place at the Pinetree Intercollegiate on Tuesday. Sophomore Nick Huggins claimed a top 25 finish as the Huskies completed their fall schedule. The Huskies posted a final round of 302, which was the...
NIU men’s golf is in 10th place after day one at the Pinetree Intercollegiate in Kennesaw, Ga. The highlight of the first day was the continued strong play of sophomore Nick Huggins, who is tied for 30th place with a two-round total of 152. Senior Bryce...
Alumnae of the NIU women's basketball team will suit up for the annual Alumni Game at 11 a.m. Saturday on Victory E. Court. A ticket to the NIU women's basketball game against Ohio at 2:05 p.m. that same day will get fans a seat for the alumnae contest.
The men's basketball Alumni Game is set for Feb. 4, and also will take place at 11 a.m. A ticket to watch the current Huskies take the court for a MAC showdown with Western Michigan at 2:05 p.m. gets fans into the Alumni Game.
Mega Women
Three top 10 finishes propelled the NIU women's track and field team to a second place finish at the Eastern Illinois Mega Meet Jan. 21.
In field competition, Lindsay Chamberlain took home the 20-pound weight throw title with a heave of 17.79 meters. Ashley Morrow finished third in the weight throw, and second in the shot put; a slot ahead of teammate Margaret Gorski. Elizabeth Berquist placed second in the high jump.
NIU also had a strong showing in the track department, with a second-place finish from sprinter Ajahnae Hinley, a second-place finish in the 800 meter run from Lorene Skipper and a bronze from Bonnie Miller in the 5,000 meter run. The 4 x 400 team posted a second-place finish to add to the NIU medal count.
NIU heads to Champaign tomorrow for the Care/Health Alliance Classic hosted by the University of Illinois at 10 a.m.
Seven-love
The NIU women's tennis team started its season with a 7-0 loss at Wisconsin Saturday.
Wisconsin won the doubles match point and then rolled to a 5-0 sweep with a forfeit in the singles matches.
NIU coach Pontus Hiort said after the match Wisconsin is one of the top teams in the nation.
Wanted: Softball Manager
The NIU softball team is looking for a new manager for its upcoming season.
Qualified candidates must have a working knowledge of softball, be proficient with statistical maintenance and assist with equipment transportation for practices and games.
If interested please contact assistant coach Joanna Lane at 753-2245 as soon as possible.
That New Season Smell
The NIU baseball team will kick off the 2006 season Feb. 3. The Huskies will travel to Tempe for a three-game series with the Arizona State Sun Devils.
The opener will be played under the lights at 7 p.m., while the final game will be at 1 p.m. Sunday.
NIU's men's golf hit the links for the Mid-American Match Play Monday and Tuesday at the South Course Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club in Dade City, Fla.Wins by Nick Schiavi, Griffin Bauman, Matt Gorman and Kurtis Luedtke against Miami (Ohio) highlighted...
