Editor’s note: This story was updated at 5 p.m. to include NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Sean Frazier’s comments on NIU’s financial savings from the conference move and Horizon League Commissioner Julie Roe Lach’s...

DeKALB – Less than two months after the groundbreaking announcement that it would play football in the Mountain West Conference in 2026, NIU has reportedly found a new sports home: the Horizon League. Action Network’s Brett McMurphy first reported...

Once upon a time, NIU made the daring decision to leave the confines of the Mid-American Conference and venture out into the great unknown of independence. What followed was an embarrassing saga that eventually brought the Huskies back to where they started. Four...

DeKALB — The Northern Star has obtained a copy of NIU’s membership agreement with the Mountain West Conference through a Freedom of Information Act request to NIU.  However, the agreement has been heavily redacted. NIU cited Section 7(1)(g) of...

With another month of Huskie sports comes more enchanting moments to accompany feelings of dread. From clutch wins to program-worst finishes, these are the most captivating and devastating moments from the last month of NIU Athletics. HIGH: FOOTBALL...

With another month of Huskie sports comes another batch of heroics and heartbreak. From lengthy losing streaks to game-changing goals, these are the most thrilling and stinging moments from the last month of NIU Athletics. HIGH: MEN’S SOCCER SNAPS...

After the first full month of collegiate athletics, the Huskies have put fans through a range of emotions. From historic performances to embarrassing shortcomings, these are the most exciting and dejecting incidents from the last month of NIU Athletics. HIGH:...

DeKALB – NIU Athletics announced Friday a contract extension with Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Sean Frazier that will tie him to the university through June 30, 2027. Frazier, who enters his 12th year at the helm of NIU...

DeKALB – NIU Athletics announced plans Thursday to open two Huskie Apparel Store locations this fall inside the Convocation Center and Recreation Center. The stores will offer Adidas products, including official team-worn lines and replica jerseys,...

There have been plenty of ups and downs throughout the 2023-24 academic year across the 16 sports that make up NIU Athletics. As the spring semester closes, the Northern Star Sports Staff focuses on the ups. From MAC Championships to stunning individual...

NIU softball will finish its 2024 campaign against MAC frontrunner Miami University this week in Huskie sports. SOFTBALL Tuesday, April 30 vs Ball State University, 1 p.m. DeKalb | Mary M. Bell Field Watch: NIU All-Access | Live Stats: SIDEARM...

After three consecutive years of finishing in second place at the MAC Championships, NIU women’s golf searches for the elusive MAC title beginning Sunday. NIU men’s golf is set to defend its 2023 MAC Championships title as they travel to Westfield,...