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Junior third baseman Carl Russell waits for a chance to field a ball April 8, 2014. 

Baseball optimistic for improvement in upcoming series

By Christopher Loggins | March 24, 2016

Junior third baseman Carl Russell waits for a chance to field a ball April 8, 2014. 

NIU baseball player joins Orioles

By Matt Hopkinson | August 27, 2012

DeKalb | For some students, getting their degree handed to them is their dream, while others must walk away from their degree in order to chase their dream. Former NIU baseball player Brett Frantini has now fallen into the latter category, as he was recently...

Huskie Briefs 7/31

By Northern Star Staff | July 30, 2012

NIU football to hold second media day DeKalb | Today at Soldier Field, the Huskies will participate in their second media day of the year. Head coach Dave Doeren along with Athletic Director, Jeff Compher and a group of NIU players will be in attendance....

Dreams do come true

By Brian Thomas | June 25, 2012

DeKALB | Playing baseball in the Major Leagues is usually a dream for most college baseball players, but for former NIU pitcher Jake Hermsen, it has become a reality. During the MLB draft, June 4-6, in Secaucus, New Jersey, Hermsen was selected by the...

Jake Hermsen first MLB draft pick since 2008

By Northern Star Staff | June 19, 2012

During this years MLB draft, that took place on June 4th through June 6, NIU baseball’s very own, pitcher, Jake Hermsen was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers as the 866th overall pick in the 28th round. Hermsen is the first player from NIU to be drafted...

Jamison Wells connects on a single in the first inning Tuesday night.

Zimmerman’s 2 home runs lead Huskies past UIC

By Brian Thomas | May 2, 2012

After falling to Northwestern yesterday in a pitching duel, NIU baseball got the bats out against UIC in Chicago taking down the Flames 11-9. The Huskies (14-31) wasted no time offensively in this game, jumping on the Flames in the first inning with a...

Wildcats tame Huskies

By Jerry Burnes | May 1, 2012

As rain soaked Elfstrom Stadium Tuesday night, it apparently waterlogged the bats of both teams, as Northwestern defeated NIU 2-1. The two teams combined for 12 hits and one extra base hit on the night. The Wildcats (15-26) didn’t pick up hit No. 2...

NIU baseball looks to tame Cats

NIU baseball looks to tame ‘Cats

By Matt Hopkinson | April 30, 2012

NIU baseball will play host to Northwestern at a neutral, but familiar setting. The game will take place at Elfstrom field, the home of the Kane County Cougars. NIU (13-30, 7-11 MAC) will square off against Northwestern (14-26) for the only time this...

Baseball takes two out of three from Eastern Michigan

By Brian Thomas | April 29, 2012

Pitching was key for NIU baseball this weekend, as it won two out of three games on the road against Eastern Michigan. “I was really proud of the efforts,” said NIU coach Ed Mathey. “Especially our pitching staff and our defense. They were just...

Panthers thrash NIU baseball at home

By Brian Thomas | April 24, 2012

After being swept by Toledo over the weekend, NIU baseball fell at home to Milwaukee Tuesday 13-2. The Huskies (11-28, 5-10 MAC) have been struggling as of late, and have lost their last four games in-a-row. “We’re in a tough spot,” said NIU coach...

Toledo sweeps NIU baseball at home

By Matt Hopkinson | April 22, 2012

NIU baseball was unable to take advantage of its home field as it was swept in three games by Toledo over the weekend. Toledo (20-20, 9-6 MAC) won in a variety of fashions over the three game series against NIU (11-27, 5-10 MAC). In game one, Toledo came...

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Klonowski doing it all for baseball

By Brian Thomas | April 18, 2012

Typically players in sports will pick one position and focus on strictly that position. This isn’t the case for sophomore Alex Klonowski of NIU baseball. Klonowski came into NIU last season as an infielder, and on top of that, was a pitcher. Last season,...