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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU women’s tennis junior Nataly Ninova follows through after returning the ball during the Huskies’ match against the University at Buffalo on April 13. The Huskies received an invitation to compete at the Universal Tennis Rating Sports NIT Championship, scheduled to take place from May 7-9 in Rome, Georgia. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Women’s tennis earns berth to NIT Championship

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | April 30, 2025

After falling in the Mid-American Conference championship match to the University at Buffalo, NIU women’s tennis has been invited to compete in the Universal Tennis Rating Sports National Invitational Tournament Championship. This is the first time...

A graphic depicts NIU women's tennis junior Nataly Ninova as this week's Huskie of the Week. Ninova earned the award after leaving the Mid-American Conference Tournament undefeated in singles matches, earning a spot on the MAC All-Tournament team. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Ninova’s postseason performance earns final honor of 2024-2025 academic year

By Northern Star Sports Staff | April 28, 2025

For the third time this season, NIU women’s tennis junior Nataly Ninova has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week.  Winning both of her singles matches at the Mid-American Conference Championship tournament, Ninova was named to the...

NIU women’s tennis freshman Irmak Budak waits for the ball before hitting it with a two-handed backstroke during the Huskies’ match against the University at Buffalo on April 13. The Huskies fell in a 4-1 loss against Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference Tournament finals on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies’ historic season ends with loss to Buffalo

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | April 25, 2025

Ending its record breaking season, NIU women’s tennis fell in a 4-1 match against the University at Buffalo to concede the Mid-American Conference championship.  “It’s not that we played bad tennis,” said NIU women’s tennis head coach Eric...

NIU women’s tennis freshman Lucia Yecora jumps up to serve the ball during the Huskies’ match against the University at Buffalo on April 13. NIU will face off against Buffalo for the Mid-American Conference Championship at 10 a.m. Friday after taking a 4-1 win against the University of Toledo in the semifinals on Thursday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies advance to first MAC title game in school history

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | April 24, 2025

For the first time in school history, NIU women’s tennis has advanced to the finals of the Mid-American Conference Championship tournament.  The Huskies defeated the reigning champion University of Toledo Rockets in a 4-1 match and will take on...

NIU women’s tennis senior Maria Dzemeshkevich claims a point during her singles match against the University at Buffalo on April 13. Dzemeshkevich was named to the All Mid-American Conference first team, while junior Nataly Ninova and freshman Lucia Yecora were named to the All MAC second team. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

3 Huskies named to All-MAC teams

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | April 23, 2025

Three NIU women’s tennis players have been named to the 2025 All Mid-American Conference teams, the most in school history.  For the first time since 2017, a Huskie has been selected for the All MAC first team. Senior Maria Dzemeshkevich was awarded...

NIU women’s tennis freshman Lucia Yecora prepares to hit the ball during the Huskies’ match against the University at Buffalo on April 13. The Huskies dropped the last match of the regular season, falling in a 4-3 match against the University of Miami. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies fall in regular season finale, clinch 2 seed in MAC tournament

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | April 18, 2025

Facing off against the Mid-American Conference-leading University of Miami Redhawks (10-9, 9-1 MAC), NIU women’s tennis (21-6, 7-3 MAC) lost its last match of the regular season in a 4-3 loss.  “It was a tough match,” said NIU women’s tennis...

NIU women’s tennis junior Nataly Ninova tracks the ball during her singles match against the University at Buffalo on Sunday. Ninova now holds the record for most singles wins in a season, earning her 29th win against Bulls sophomore Julia Laspro. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Women’s tennis sets wins record, earns berth to MAC tournament

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | April 13, 2025

Setting a new record for wins in a single season with its 21st win, NIU women’s tennis (21-5, 7-2 MAC) defeated the University at Buffalo Bulls (18-6, 5-4 MAC) in a 4-3 match to clinch the Mid-American Conference West Division title and earn its first...

NIU women’s tennis junior Jenna Horne jumps for the ball during the NIU Huskie Invitational on Nov. 3. The Huskies earned their second Mid-American Conference loss on Friday, falling to Eastern Michigan University in a 5-2 match. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies clawed by Eagles in second MAC loss

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | April 12, 2025

Dropping its second Mid-American Conference matchup, NIU women’s tennis (20-5, 6-2 MAC) fell in a 5-2 loss to the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (10-11, 3-5 MAC). “It wasn’t a great match for us,” said NIU women’s tennis head coach Eric...

NIU women’s tennis junior Isabella Righi eyes the ball during the Huskies’ match against Valparaiso University on Feb. 15. The Huskies earned their 20th win in a 5-2 defeat of Western Michigan University on Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU bags 20th win in barnburner versus Broncos

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | April 7, 2025

DeKALB – Tying the school record for single-season wins with its 20th win, NIU women’s tennis (20-4, 6-1 MAC) took down the Western Michigan University Broncos in a 5-2 team duel. “We just fought,” said NIU women’s tennis head coach Eric...

NIU women’s tennis senior Reagan Welch jumps for the ball during the Huskies’ match against Valparaiso University on Feb. 15. The Huskies took a 6-1 win over Bowling Green State University on Friday for their fifth-straight win. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies keep rolling, ground Falcons for 19th win

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | April 4, 2025

NIU women’s tennis (19-4, 5-1 MAC) sparked a five-match win streak Friday with a 6-1 defeat of the Bowling Green State University Falcons (9-10, 0-6 MAC), improving to 5-1 in the Mid-American Conference.  “They have girls who like to smack the...

NIU women’s tennis freshman Lucia Yecora high-fives junior Isabella Righi during their doubles match against Valparaiso University on Feb. 15. Yecora was announced as the Mid-American Conference Singles Player of the Week for the second time this season on Monday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Freshman phenom Yecora collars 2nd MAC weekly singles honor

By Northern Star Sports Staff | March 31, 2025

Breaking the record for most Mid-American Conference weekly honors for NIU women’s tennis, freshman Lucia Yecora has been named the MAC Singles Player of the Week for the second time this season.  In the Huskies’ win against the University of...

A graphic depicts NIU women's tennis junior Nataly Ninova as this week's Huskie of the Week. Ninova won each of her singles matches in both of NIU's victories this week. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Ninova fuels NIU with stellar singles weekend

By Northern Star Sports Staff | March 31, 2025

Fresh off a perfect weekend in singles competition, NIU women’s tennis junior Nataly Ninova has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week for the second time of the Huskies’ spring season. After opening the weekend with a loss at No....

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