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Redshirt sophomore cornerback Jalen McKie running Tuesday Oct. 1 during practice at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

McKie makes leap in NIU secondary, Hammock praises the redshirt sophomore

By Mike Knapp | October 3, 2019

Redshirt sophomore cornerback Jalen McKie running Tuesday Oct. 1 during practice at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Men's soccer defends a cross Sept. 13 in a match against Marquette University in an eventual 3-1 loss by NIU.

Men’s soccer to travel to Chicago for UIC bout, face St. Mary’s on Saturday at home

By Quentin Wilson | September 30, 2019

DeKALB —  After grinding out two overtime victories, the men’s soccer team has a chance to extend its winning streak.This week, the Huskies will face two of their toughest opponents with matches 7 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Illinois – Chicago...

Senior golfer Michael Mattas aims at his target. 

Men’s golf posts best performance of season, Less leads Huskies again

By Quentin Wilson | September 30, 2019

DeKALB — The men's golf team took a step in the right direction Tuesday, finishing fourth in the Prairie Club Invitational hosted by South Dakota State University.“It feels good getting wins over good programs such as [Central Florida University]...

Penalties prove costly for the Huskies as they lose in their first division one match

By Matt Boecker | September 27, 2019

DeKALB — In their inaugural game at the division-one level, the Huskies started hot but couldn’t keep the momentum going in their 3-2 loss Friday to Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.NIU jumped out of the gate, getting...

Banuelos’ overtime winner hands NIU its third consecutive victory

By Marcel Carrasco | September 24, 2019

DeKALB — For a second the action froze and the lights lit up Tuesday for Enrique Banuelos, Huskie redshirt first-year forward, when he scored on a free kick to give the Huskies a 1-0 overtime win at home against the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.Milwaukee...

Women’s golf places seventh at invitational

By Marcel Carrasco | September 24, 2019

DeKALB — A third round team-best score of 307 pushed the women’s golf team up two spots to finish seventh place Monday in the Mary Fossum Invitational at Michigan State University. The Huskies finished one point behind South Dakota State University,...

Senior forward Kyleigh Dominguez dribbles Aug. 30 past an opponent in a 4-4 double-overtime tie against University of Louisiana - Lafayette.

Huskies blanked by South Dakota State in 3-0 home loss

By Jarrett Huff | September 22, 2019

Senior forward Kyleigh Dominguez dribbles Aug. 30 past an opponent in a 4-4 double-overtime tie against University of Louisiana - Lafayette.

Junior midfielder Alex Welch positions himself for a pass as an opponent provides pressure Sept. 15 against Bradley University in a 2-1 home win.

Huskies surge to first road victory with three goals

By Quentin Wilson | September 21, 2019

Junior midfielder Alex Welch positions himself for a pass as an opponent provides pressure Sept. 15 against Bradley University in a 2-1 home win.

Public comments to close on four policies

By Northern Star Staff | September 18, 2019

There are four proposed policies up for comment until Sept. 20 on NIU’s policy library website.The policy library catalogs university policies and allows anyone to comment on proposed changes online. All information is taken from the documents uploaded...

The women's volleyball team waits for the beginning of a match Saturday against Niagara University in San Antonio.

Huskies snap losing streak at Cardinal Challenge

By Justin Kelley | September 16, 2019

DeKALB — Junior liberio Miranda Karlen surpassed the 1,000 dig mark over the weekend at Cardinal Challenge.Head coach Ray Gooden talked to NIU athletics about Karlen’s accomplishment.“It’s nice for Miranda to reach that milestone,” Gooden said....

Last week in NIU Athletics (9/9 - 9/15)

Last week in NIU Athletics (9/9 – 9/15)

By Matt Boecker | September 16, 2019

DeKALB — Men’s soccer notched their first win of the season and football took one on the chin.Men’s soccerMen’s soccer goes 1-1 on the weekend, losing to Marquette University and beating Bradley University.Sophomore forward Nick Markanich opened...