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Gymnastics takes second in Mid-American Conference

By Roland Hacker | March 26, 2018

DeKALB — With its highest finish in program history, the gymnastics team placed second Saturday in the Mid-American Conference Championships.NIU finished with its best score of the season at 195.875. Central Michigan took full advantage of being on...

Baseball drops first two games against Chippewas

By Roland Hacker | March 23, 2018

The baseball team dropped both games of a double header Friday to the Central Michigan University Chippewas at in its home opener at Ralph McKinzie Field.“That wasn’t how we wanted to come out and start league play,” said Head Coach Mike Kunigonis....

NIU gymnasts earn conference honors

By Northern Star Staff | March 23, 2018

The gymnastics team had two gymnasts named Wednesday to the All Mid-American Conference team.Junior floor specialist Anna Martucci was named to the All-MAC First Team and senior all-around gymnast Ashley Potts was named to the All-MAC Second Team.Martucci...

Senior Ashley Potts balances on the beam in the Huskies’ 195.375-195.200 home win Feb. 25 against Ball State. Potts scored a 9.900 all-around Saturday.

Gymnastics drops season finale

By Roland Hacker | March 19, 2018

Senior Ashley Potts balances on the beam in the Huskies’ 195.375-195.200 home win Feb. 25 against Ball State. Potts scored a 9.900 all-around Saturday.

Batter Breakdown: Brad Wood

By Roland Hacker | March 8, 2018

Name: Brad WoodPosition: InfielderHometown: Orland Park, IllinoisFavorite sports team: Chicago White Sox"I grew up watching them, and I don’t like the Cubs at all," Wood said.Interesting fact: Siblings also play ball“I had a brother that played baseball...

Gymnastics wins home thriller

By Roland Hacker | February 26, 2018

DeKALB — The fans for both NIU and the Ball State University Cardinals erupted Sunday when senior Ashley Potts stuck a score of 9.95 on the uneven bars early in the meet.Potts led the match with an all-around score of 39.300, helping lead the gymnastics...

Blackhawks reach time for rebuild

By Roland Hacker | February 22, 2018

The Chicago Blackhawks are in serious danger of missing the postseason for the first time in 10 seasons.The decline of core players, overhaul of defense and an injury to the starting goaltender have put Chicago in a tough spot this year.“This is probably...

Gymnastics notches third consecutive victory

By Roland Hacker | February 12, 2018

DeKALB — The gymnastics team crushed the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames 195.025-193.625, marking NIU’s fourth of the season and third consecutive win.“We’ve been knocking on the door of putting a meet together for a month now,” said Head...

Gymnastics wins second consecutive meet

By Roland Hacker | February 11, 2018

The gymnastics team beat the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in its meet on the road Friday, marking the first time this season they have earned wins in back-to-back weeks.The Huskies' third win on the season was scored 195.425-194.900 in favor of...

Senior gymnast Ashley Potts finishes her balance beam exercise in the Huskies’ home loss Jan. 28 to Central Michigan.

Q-and-A with Ashley Potts

By Roland Hacker | February 5, 2018

Senior gymnast Ashley Potts finishes her balance beam exercise in the Huskies’ home loss Jan. 28 to Central Michigan.