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A graphic shows NIU student-athletes from various sports with arrows indicating highs and lows. Sports Editor Lucas Didier shared the best and worst moments for Huskie sports in November. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

DIDIER: Highs and lows for Huskie sports in November

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor | December 1, 2024

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...

The NIU women's basketball team huddles together on Feb.10 after a win over Georgia Southern University. The 2024-25 women's basketball non-conference schedule was released on Friday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Women’s basketball releases full 2024-25 schedule

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 13, 2024

NIU athletics announced the release of NIU women’s basketball’s non-conference schedule Friday after releasing the Mid-American Conference schedule in August.  The Huskies enter a national stage on Nov. 6 facing off against the University of Iowa...

Then-sophomore forward Ethan Butler (15) shoots a floater over then-junior forward Basheer Jihad (11). NIU basketball released its non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. (Northern Star File Photo)

Men’s basketball releases full 2024-25 schedule

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 13, 2024

After releasing the NIU men’s basketball Mid-American Conference schedule in August, NIU athletics announced the Huskies non-conference slate Friday. The Huskies open conference play in January, facing off against Eastern Michigan University on the...