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NIU track and field then-senior Malia Watkins makes a turn on the track during the Cyclone Open last January. The Huskies had seven athletes place within the top-three at the Normal Invite on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Track and field produces multiple top-3 performances at Normal Invite

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | April 14, 2025

NIU track and field competed Saturday at the Normal Invite in Normal, Illinois, weeks after they picked up four first-place finishes at the Redbird Challenge – also in Normal – on March 29.  After finding success in its last trip to Normal, it...

NIU track and field then-junior Roshell Rowe competes at the Redbird Tune Up in February, 2024, in Normal, Illinois. Sports Reporter Micah Huff breaks down his three greatest takeaways from the Huskies' season so far. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

HUFF: 3 takeaways from the 2024-25 track and field indoor season

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | April 3, 2025

NIU track and field has gotten off to a good start this season after consistently producing top finishers in its respective events.   That consistency is due to three big factors: The Huskies have one of – if not the best – high jump units in...

NIU track and field then-senior Malia Watkins makes a turn on the track during the Cyclone Open last January. Watkins took first place in the 100-meter dash at the Redbird Challenge on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Track and field picks up 4 first-place finishes at Redbird Challenge

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | March 30, 2025

NIU track and field competed in the Redbird Challenge competition Saturday in Normal, lIllinois.  Taking on the Illinois State University Redbirds, NIU had a dominant day on the track and in the field. The Huskies picked up four first-place finishes...

NIU track and field then-freshman Faith Rouse runs, trailing closely behind a teammate Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. NIU had two second-place finishers at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championship, which wrapped up on Saturday. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Track and field dominates high jump at MAC Indoor Championship

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | March 2, 2025

NIU track and field tied for ninth place with 30 overall team points and strong individual performances at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championship. The Huskies competed in the MAC Indoor Championship Friday and Saturday in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The...

NIU track & field then-sophomore Ari Christian (left) and then-graduate student Aasiyah Barr (right) run at the Redbird Tune-Up last February. After competing at the John Gartland Invitational on Saturday, the Huskies snatched two individual victories and a top-three team finish. (photo courtesy of Illinois State University Athletics)

Dendy, Wilk take first place as track finishes third at John Gartland Invitational

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | February 24, 2025

NIU track and field continued their streak of victories in the high jump event with senior Kamiya Dendy taking first place for the second week in a row.  Dendy and the Huskies competed in the John Gartland Invitational on Saturday morning in Terre...

NIU track and field then-freshman Faith Rouse trails a teammate Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. Rouse finished the 200-meter dash in a personal best 27.07 seconds Saturday at the Walter Cramer Invitational. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Two Huskies finish second, two finish third as track competes in two events

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | February 2, 2025

NIU track and field continued its spring season Saturday, competing in two events. While some Huskies competed in the University of Notre Dame-hosted Meyo Invite, NIU’s remaining runners competed in the Walter Cramer Invitational, hosted by Ohio Northern...

NIU track and field then-freshman Faith Rouse trails a teammate Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. Rouse finished the 200-meter dash in a personal best 27.07 seconds Saturday at the Walter Cramer Invitational. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Three Huskies finish first at Blue-Gold Invite

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | December 7, 2024

NIU women’s track and field opened its indoor season Friday at the Blue-Gold Invite hosted by the University of Notre Dame. The Huskies left the competition winning three events.  Senior Roshell Rowe was one of three Huskies to earn first place...

Senior Julia Finegan (2) runs at the Redbird Tune Up on Feb. 16. Finegan finished third in the 800-meter run at the Fighting Illini Tune Up on Saturday. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Huskies net 2 first place finishes in visit to Urbana-Champaign

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | May 5, 2024

Senior Tara Stauffacher’s first place finish in shot put highlighted NIU women’s track and field's successful day at the Fighting Illini Tune Up.  Stauffacher championed shot put with her best throw measuring in at 12.13 meters, beating out second...

NIU track & field then-sophomore Ari Christian (left) and then-graduate student Aasiyah Barr (right) run at the Redbird Tune-Up on Feb. 16. NIU swept the podium Friday at the Bill Burgan Open. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Huskies win four events in three meet weekend

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 28, 2024

NIU women’s track and field traveled to three different invitationals this weekend and took home nine top-five finishes, four of which being first place finishes.  KIP JANVRIN OPEN The Huskies traveled to Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, for...

NIU track and field then-freshman Faith Rouse trails a teammate Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. Rouse finished the 200-meter dash in a personal best 27.07 seconds Saturday at the Walter Cramer Invitational. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Vorpagel highlights NIU’s weekend at the Michael Johnson Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 21, 2024

Junior Emma Vorpagel earned NIU women’s track and field’s only top-10 finish in the 800-meter run at the Michael Johnson Invitational.  Vorpagel took a fourth place finish in the 800-meter run, finishing with a time of 2:14.33. The junior distance...

Freshman Morgan Gioia runs at the Redbird Tune-Up on Feb. 16. NIU track & field took home eight top five finishes at the Cougar Classic on Saturday. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Track and field nets 8 top 5 finishes at Cougar Classic

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 14, 2024

NIU women’s track and field collected eight top five finishes at the Cougar Classic on Saturday, three of which were in the 200-meter dash.  The Huskies trio of runners in the 200-meter dash took home second, third and fourth place. Junior Talayssia...

NIU track and field then-junior Roshell Rowe runs at the Redbird Tune Up on last February. NIU competed in two events on Friday, winning the high jump event at both the Grand Valley State University Big Meet and the Chicagoland Indoor Championship. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies take 4 top-10 finishes in Coral Gables

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 7, 2024

Two top-10 finishes in the high jump highlight NIU track and fields’ visit to Coral Gables, Florida, for the Hurricane Alumni Invitational.  The Huskies’ high jump duo of freshman Arianna Calloway and junior Kamiya Dendy secured two of NIU’s...

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