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Junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari starting her beam routine at the EMU gymnastics meet in February. Al-Ashari earned 9.850 for her beam performance.  (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

3 gymnasts participate in NCAA Tournament

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | April 6, 2023

The NIU gymnastics team saw three of its players participate in the NCAA Denver Regional on March 31 at the University of Denver.  Huskies regional participants were junior Alyssa Al-Ashari, senior Natalie Hamp and sophomore Emmalise Nock.  "Super...

Junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari posing during her beam routine at the EMU gymnastics meet. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Hamp, Al-Ashari, Nock to represent NIU at Denver Regional

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | March 23, 2023

DeKALB – NIU gymnastics senior Natalie Hamp, junior Alyssa Al-Ashari and sophomore Emmalise Nock were selected to compete in the 2023 NCAA Regional in Denver, Colorado. The selections were made on March 20 and the competition will take place on March...

NIU sophomore gymnast Isabella Sissi completes her floor performance on Saturday at the Huskies’ Beauty and the Beast meet at the NIU Convocation Center. Sissi earned 9.875 points for her floor routine and second place all-around for the meet. (Cheyanne Quintanilla | Northern Star)

Sissi named to All-MAC Tournament team

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | March 22, 2023

DeKALB – The Mid-American Conference announced NIU gymnastics sophomore Isabella Sissi as one of the 11 gymnasts on the MAC All-Tournament team Sunday.  Sissi scored  39.100 in the all-around competition, which was enough for sixth place in the...

Junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari posing during her beam routine at the EMU gymnastics meet. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Huskies’ finish last in MAC Championships

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | March 22, 2023

DeKALB – NIU gymnastics’ season ended at the Mid-American Conference Championships Saturday as the Huskies finished in last place out of seven teams. Central Michigan University finished first overall with a score of 196.525. The Chippewas dominated...

Then-sophomore Isabella Sissi posing during her floor routine at the EMU gymnastics meet. Sissi scored 38.250 for her all-around performance in the meet. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Sissi leads Huskies past Lindenwood

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | February 26, 2023

DeKALB – Sophomore all-arounder Isabella Sissi tied her career high of 39.225 to lead the Huskies to a 195.950-195.050 victory over Lindenwood University on Sunday. Sissi scored a 9.750 on vault, 9.775 on uneven parallel bars and a 9.850 on both...

Junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari starting her beam routine at the EMU gymnastics meet in February. Al-Ashari earned 9.850 for her beam performance.  (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Huskies narrowly defeat EMU on senior night

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | February 21, 2023

DeKALB – A senior night victory over Eastern Michigan University helped the Huskies improve to 7-3 overall and move into sole possession of fourth place in the Mid-American Conference standings. Seniors Gillian and Jacklyn Dolitsky, Natalie Hamp,...

NIU sophomore gymnast Isabella Sissi completes her floor performance on Saturday at the Huskies’ Beauty and the Beast meet at the NIU Convocation Center. Sissi earned 9.875 points for her floor routine and second place all-around for the meet. (Cheyanne Quintanilla | Northern Star)

Huskies net victories in Beauty and the Beast Tri-Meet

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | February 4, 2023

DeKALB – NIU gymnastics took home the Beauty and the Beast Tri-Meet crown Saturday with victories over Kent State University and Simpson College. The Huskies scored a cumulative 195.375 points while Kent State recorded 195.025 for second place. Simpson...

This week in Huskie sports graphic featuring various NIU sports in action from the spring season. This week's events include NIU hockey, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, women’s tennis and wrestling. (Harrison Linden | Northern Star)

This Week in Huskie Sports: Feb. 6, 2023

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 3, 2023

DeKALB – NIU sports kicks off a busy week, headlined by home events from hockey, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, women’s tennis and wrestling. HOCKEY Friday, Feb. 10: vs Waldorf University, 7 p.m. Albert Lea, Minn.    Saturday,...

Beam team boosts NIU to second home win

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 29, 2023

DeKALB – NIU’s quartet of personal-best balance beam routines highlighted NIU gymnastics’ outing at Sunday’s tri-meet as the Huskies tumbled to their third win of the season. NIU outscored its visitors, Illinois State University and Winona State...

Then-sophomore gymnast Kendall George completes her beam attempt during a dual meet against Illinois State University on Feb. 13 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Ill. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies collar three top finishes, first road win at ISU

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 27, 2023

Upperclassmen paved the way for NIU gymnastics as juniors Kendall George, Isabelle West and senior Natalie Hamp earned first place finishes in Sunday's dual meet NIU edged Illinois State University in a 195.075-194.275 decision at CEFCU Arena in Bloomington-Normal....

This Week in Huskie Sports: Jan. 23, 2023

This Week in Huskie Sports: Jan. 23, 2023

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 23, 2023

Six NIU sports teams will be tested on the home front this week as NIU settles in for its second week of classes. All competitions on NIU's slate will be played within Illinois state boundaries. Men's and women's basketball will each host a pair Mid-American...