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Men’s basketball to take on Ohio in quarterfinals

By Christopher Loggins | March 10, 2016

Following its win over Western Michigan University in the first round of the MAC Tournament, men’s basketball (21-11) will face off against Ohio University (20-10) today in the quarterfinals.The Huskies received contributions from many of their players...

NIU to host MAC tournament kick-off

By Krystal Ward | March 7, 2016

Men’s basketball (20-11, 9-9 MAC) will open the first round of the MAC Tournament on Monday against Western Michigan University, the first time NIU has hosted a first round MAC Tournament game since 2014.The 2016 MAC Men’s Basketball Tournament will...

Baker sets records in last year as a Huskie

By Krystal Ward | March 3, 2016

Senior guard Travon Baker is climbing the ranks of many NIU records in his final year, helping lead men’s basketball (19-10, 8-8 MAC) to its best year since Baker joined the team in 2012.Baker has led the Huskies in assists since the 2012-13 season,...

NIU football schedule set for fall

By Northern Star staff | February 23, 2016

NIU will kick off the 2016-17 football season against the University of Wyoming on Sept. 3, in Laramie, Wyo.The 2016-17 NIU football schedule was released by NIU Athletics on Monday, showing five away games and six home games, including the game against...

Men’s basketball loss streak reaches 5

By Chris Loggins | February 11, 2016

Men’s basketball lost its fifth game in a row Tuesday, falling to Kent State University 75-74 and falling to 16-8 on the season.The Huskies trailed by seven points in the final minute but were able to come back and take the lead with less than 10 seconds...

Kane, Uremovich return to Huskie football staff

By Northern Star staff | January 6, 2016

Kevin Kane and Mike Uremovich will return to the NIU football coaching staff, according to an NIU Athletics news release Wednesday.Kane will be the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, while Uremovich will be the offensive coordinator.Kane coached...

Huskies fall 55-7 to Boise State in Poinsettia Bowl

By Northern Star staff | December 23, 2015

The Huskies ended their season with a 55-7 loss to the Boise State Broncos at the Poinsettia Bowl on Wednesday in San Diego.The Broncos dominated with 654 total yards and 35 first downs to NIU's 33 total yards and 7 first downs. Junior wide receiver...

Huskies lose MAC Championship 34-14

By Chris Loggins | December 4, 2015

Football (8-5, 6-3 MAC) fell in a dominating loss to Bowling Green on Friday, dropping the MAC Championship for the second time in three years.Bowling Green took over early in the contest, picking up a first quarter touchdown relatively quickly. The Huskies...

NIU 2015 Football Tailgate – NIU vs. Murray State

By Mateusz Kruk | September 14, 2015

Jessica (left), junior corporate communication major, and senior kinesiology major Brandon Hankla show their support for NIU football during tailgating Saturday.

Fan support a huge factor for Huskies

By Matt Hopkinson | November 28, 2012

Ford Field is 344 miles away from NIU. While this is over six hours worth of travel, the three hour game and the implications it bares should be enough to counter the distance and time. NIU is providing bus transportation to the game so people cannot...

Doeren nominated for national coaching award

By Northern Star Staff | November 19, 2012

Coach Dave Doeren was named one of 16 semifinalists for the 2012 Maxwell Football Club Collegiate Coach of the Year Award. This season, Doeren has led the Huskies to a record of 10-1 and 7-0 in MAC play. After an opening season loss to Iowa at Soldier...

Huskies gear up for final regular season game against Eastern Michigan

By Brian Earle | November 19, 2012

With a spot in the MAC Championship already locked up, NIU football heads to Ypsilanti, Mich., for its final regular season game against Eastern Michigan Friday. On top of clinching a spot in the MAC Championship game, the Huskies (10-1, 7-0 MAC) have...