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Gymnastics looking to get on right track at WMU

By Brian Thomas | February 10, 2011

Coming off of its loss two weeks ago at Central Michigan, the NIU gymnastics team (1-4 overall, 1-2 MAC) is set to take on conference rival Western Michigan (5-4 Overall 2-0 MAC) on the road Sunday. Despite the loss two weeks ago, NIU head coach Mark...

Reichard becomes a leader

By Andrew Singer | February 1, 2011

Shortly after her recruiting trip to DeKalb in 2006, Holly Reichard knew she had found the right college gymnastics program for her.Reichard never questioned her decision, and has since become the first gymnast in the history of NIU to be named MAC gymnast...

Ashley Guerra helped lead the huskies to their first win of the season.

Gymnastics notches first victory

By Aaron Gray | January 23, 2011

DeKALB | After losing a number of contests to begin a season, getting that elusive victory can feel like a big weight off of one's back. The NIU gymnastics team is enjoying that relief, after finally nabbing their first victory of the season on Sunday...

Injuries hamper gymnastics’ home opener

By Aaron Gray | January 18, 2011

DeKALB | In any sport, athletes must be ready to be called upon when last-minute injuries occur. Raw, untested talent doesn't always step up to the plate swinging, though. Such was the case when the NIU gymnastics team faced off against MAC foe Eastern...