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Men’s tennis: Huskies undefeated as they take down Western Michigan Broncos

By Patrick Smith | March 30, 2015

Men’s tennis remained undefeated in MAC play as it took down conference rival the Western Michigan Broncos over the weekend.The Huskies (14-4, 2-0 MAC) beat the Broncos, 4-3, on Friday at the Boylan Tennis Center in Rockford.“Our mindset going into...

History, progress to decide allocations

By Northern Star staff | March 30, 2015

Rep. Bob Pritchard, R-Hinckley said the next step in determining the state budget allocations to higher education is to look at the history and progress of universities.NIU was one of the last universities to testify in front of the Illinois House Appropriations-Higher...

Freshman A’Iesha Irvin-Muhammad has been a standout for track and field this season. She qualified for the MAC Indoor Championships in her second meet of her career, the Illini Classic on Jan. 18.

NIU track & field: Huskies sweep MAC Athlete of Week awards

By Northern Star staff | March 25, 2015

The Huskies swept the MAC track and field weekly awards for the first time in program history Wednesday.Senior thrower Sidra Sherrill was named MAC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week and sophomore sprinter A’Iesha Irvin-Muhammad earned MAC Women’s...

NIU gymnastics: Amanda Stepp earns NCAA Regionals berth

By Northern Star staff | March 24, 2015

Senior gymnast Amanda Stepp earned her second-straight NCAA Regionals berth, the NCAA announced Monday.Stepp will compete in the Norman Regional, which will be hosted by Oklahoma University at 4 p.m. April 4 in Norman, Okla. She is one of four qualifiers...

NIU women’s golf: Kester likes chances at Bearcat Classic

By Patrick Smith | March 20, 2015

Women's golf is prepared to have a strong outing Friday at the Bearcat Classic in Cincinnati, Ohio, as it comes off a disappointing finish in the Rio Verde Invitational.The Northern Star spoke with head coach Kim Kester about the Bearcat Classic.Q: ......

NIU Baseball: Huskies improved ahead of Saturday Bulls game

By Steve Shonder | March 19, 2015

Baseball’s (9-10) matchup Saturday against Buffalo marks the team entering the conference play portion of its season.The Huskies are much improved from where they were at this point last season, when they only had two wins. But, they are still trying...

NIU Softball: NIU 1st in MAC West through non-conference games

By Christopher Loggins | March 19, 2015

Softball has catapulted itself into first place in the MAC West through 24 non-conference games despite being a bit rocky at the start of the season.Softball (12-12, 0-0 MAC) went 6-4 last week. But, the Huskies began the season 6-8 in a 14-game stretch...

NIU Gymnastics: Amanda Stepp ends career as a Huskie skillfully

By Steve Shonder | March 19, 2015

Gymnastics senior Amanda Stepp is making her last days in the gym count.In just the last two meets, Stepp has tied her career-high score of 9.9 on vault and set a career-high of 9.9 on floor, all while helping the Huskies reach record-setting heights.Stepp...

NIU Gymnastics: Huskies want 1st place at MAC Championships

By Steve Shonder | March 19, 2015

Gymnastics (11-4, 4-2 MAC) is headed to the MAC Championships in hopes of bringing home its first conference championship in the program’s history.NIU will take its shot at 1 p.m. Saturday in Kent, Ohio. The Huskies have never finished higher than third...

NIU Wrestling: Shawn Scott headed to NCAA National Championships

By Frank Gogola | March 19, 2015

Wrestling redshirt sophomore Shawn Scott is healthy and ready to go for his first appearance at the NCAA National Championships this weekend.Scott will partake in the 197-pound weight class at the national tournament starting 11 a.m. today and running...

NIU wrestling: Shawn Scott headed to NCAA championships

By Northern Star staff | March 10, 2015

Wrestling redshirt sophomore Shawn Scott punched his ticket to the NCAA Championships on March 19-21 this weekend.Scott took fourth place in the loaded 197-pounded weight class in the double-elimination tournament. He opened Friday with a 4-3 win over...

NIU women’s basketball: Amanda Corral, Kelly Smith earn MAC season honors

By Northern Star staff | March 10, 2015

Women’s basketball senior Amanda Corral and freshman Kelly Smith garnered MAC season honors, the conference announced today.Corral was named to the All-MAC First Team and Smith was named to the MAC’s All-Freshman Team. Corral is the first player since...