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Women’s hoops clip Redhawks’ wings

By Matt Hopkinson | February 12, 2012

Behind career-high performances from seniors Kim Davis and Courtney Shelton, NIU women's basketball defeated Miami (Ohio) Saturday, 70-58.Davis paced the Huskies (11-12, 5-6 MAC) offensively, shooting 9-12 from the field for 22 points.Shelton was a factor...

Men’s basketball set to face RedHawks

By Brian Thomas | February 7, 2012

Coming off its sixth-consecutive loss, NIU men's basketball is looking to get back on track tonight at home against MAC opponent Miami (Ohio). In order for the Huskies (2-19, 1-7 MAC) to give themselves a chance they will need to come out strong. "As...

A breakdown of the MAC East quarterbacks

By Eli Gehn | July 19, 2011

Akron Akron lacked the "zip" it needed from quarterback Patrick Nicely last year on its way to a 1-11 season. Nicely had 10 touchdowns through the air compared to 13 interceptions. This season, Nicely is expected to have better production with several...

RedHawks ground NIU’s running attack

By Jimmy Johnson | December 6, 2010

DETROIT | Not once did an opposing defense hold NIU to less than 100 yards rushing during their 10-2 regular-season run.Unfortunately for the Huskies, Miami (OH) would be the first to hold its running game in check in the MAC Championship game on Friday...

Tickets still avalible for MAC Championship football fan bus

By Northern Star staff | November 30, 2010

Student tickets are still available for the MAC Championship football game in Detroit on Friday. The Huskies will face the Miami (OH) RedHawks at 7 p.m. According to the Convocation Center website, tickets will be available until 5 p.m. today. Buses will...

Allison McGlaughlin digs a ball during Huskies win over Western Michigan earlier this season. NIU topped Miami (OH) on Sunday.

RedHawks take NIU volleyball team down to the wire

By Katie Leb | October 3, 2010

In back-to-back matches, the Huskies have gone five sets with the end result being a win. After beating MAC West rival Western Michigan (12-5, 3-1 MAC) on Thursday, the Huskies traveled to Ohio on Sunday for a cross-division match-up against Miami (OH)...