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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU then-freshman center fielder Charlie Parcell (44) makes a catch during the bottom of the first inning against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. The Huskies hit 4 homeruns in a 21-2 defeat of Nicholls State University on Sunday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies offense surges for high scoring first win

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 17, 2025

NIU baseball (1-2) finished its weekend series against Nicholls State University (2-1) with a 21-2 slaughter for their first win of the season.  The Huskies offense provided a breakout performance with its 21 run, 12 hit performance Sunday.  A...

NIU then-freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) runs to first during the first inning against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. NIU baseball dropped a 10-2 game against Nicholls State University on Saturday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies leave 12 on base, fall to Nicholls

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | February 16, 2025

NIU baseball (0-2) suffered a 10-2 loss at the hands of the Nicholls State University Colonels (2-0) on Saturday, dropping the second game of the series.  “It’s really important to us that our starting pitching is good early and we’re ready...

NIU then-junior pitcher Conner Lutes (36) pitches during the second inning against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. NIU baseball lost a 5-3 game against Nicholls State University on Friday to open its season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Late Rally Spoils Huskies’ Season Opener

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 15, 2025

NIU baseball dropped its first game of the season to Nicholls State University by a score of 5-3.  The Huskies opened the 2025 season in Thibodaux, Louisiana, with redshirt junior pitcher Adam Brouwer toeing the rubber for the first time this season.  Brouwer...

NIU baseball then-redshirt senior pitcher Reagan Klawiter (17) pitches a second strike to a Ball State University batter at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park on May 3. The Huskies open their 2025 season Friday on the road against Nicholls State University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU baseball’s new look regime readies for 2025 season

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 11, 2025

NIU baseball is set to begin its season with a new look team, entering the second year of the Ryan Copeland era.  In Copeland’s first year at the helm, the Huskies finished with a record of 21-33, winning 11 more games than 2023.  NIU’s 2024...

NIU then-junior left fielder CJ Cepicky (39) listens to the third base coach talk game strategy before the top of the eighth inning starts against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. NIU baseball released its 2025 season schedule on Dec 18. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Baseball unveils 2025 schedule

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | January 14, 2025

NIU baseball announced its 2025 schedule Dec. 18, with 18 games being played at home.  Beginning the 2025 season on Feb. 14, the Huskies will take on the 2024 Southland Conference Tournament champions in Nicholls State University. NIU then travels...

Freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) beats a throw to first base on May 3 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. NIU baseball lost the series finale against Ball State University by a score of 13-10 on Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies out-slugged by Ball State, drop series finale

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | May 5, 2024

DeKALB – NIU baseball lost a slugfest against Ball State University, as the Cardinals slugged four home runs, losing by a score of 13-10.  EARLY DEFICIT The Huskies starting pitcher for the day, senior pitcher Dominic Hann, totaled three innings...

Senior outfielder/catcher Colin Summerhill swings at a pitch in an NIU baseball home game against Ball State University on Friday. Summerhill notched four RBIs in the Huskies 12-3 rout of the Cardinals on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Brouwer’s no-hit bid powers Huskies to weekend win

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | May 4, 2024

DeKALB – Redshirt sophomore pitcher Adam Brouwer was dominant on the mound as NIU baseball (16-30, 10-13 MAC) tied the series against the Ball State University Cardinals (26-19-1, 13-10 MAC) with a 12-3 win Saturday. Brouwer went seven or more innings...

Freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) hits a home run during the second inning at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Park. NIU baseball dropped the series opener against Ball State University by a score of 4-3 on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Ball State outlasts Huskies, NIU drops series opener

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | May 3, 2024

DeKALB – NIU baseball (15-30, 9-13 MAC) dropped its third straight contest, losing to the Ball State University Cardinals (26-18-1, 13-9 MAC) by a score of 4-3. TOUGH START FOR BRACHBILL Freshman pitcher Ty Brachbill started the series opener...

NIU senior infielder Andre Demetral gets set to throw the ball to first base on April 24 at Curtis Granderson Stadium. Demetral scored two runs as NIU baseball fell 6-5 to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers on Wednesday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Timely hitting evades NIU baseball in loss to Milwaukee

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | May 2, 2024

NIU baseball (15-29, 9-12 MAC) was unable to come up with the clutch hit needed Wednesday, falling to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers (14-28, 9-12 Horizon League) 6-5. The Huskies scored just one run after the second inning, leaving...

Senior infielder Eric Erato slides into home plate on April 23 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. Erato drove in two runs in Saturday's 9-6 win over Central Michigan University. (Northern Star File Photo)

Baseball survives Central Michigan

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | April 28, 2024

NIU redshirt sophomore pitcher Adam Brouwer earned his fifth win of the 2024 season en route to NIU baseball’s (15-27, 9-11 MAC) 9-6 victory over the Central Michigan University Chippewas (14-29, 5-15 MAC) on Saturday. The Huskies earned their first...

Freshman pitcher Ty Brachbill stands on the mound on April 19 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. Brachbill pitched a complete game on Friday in a 2-1 victory over Central Michigan University. (Northern Star File Photo)

Brachbill’s stellar start opens weekend series with a win

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 27, 2024

Freshman pitcher Ty Brachbill spun a complete game gem to take a crucial 2-1 series opening victory against Central Michigan University.  BRACHBILL’S BEST PERFORMANCE The freshman right hander shut down the Chippewas’ offense in Friday’s...

Senior catcher Colin Summerhill (8) tags Bowling Green freshman catcher Garrett Wright (3) for the out at home plate during the sixth inning of an NIU baseball game on April 6. Summerhill hit his 13th home run of the 2024 season against the University of Illinois on Saturday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Baseball drops series to Illinois in blowout fashion

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | April 14, 2024

The University of Illinois Fighting Illini (19-13, 7-2 Big Ten) cruised to a 16-5 victory over NIU baseball (11-23, 6-9 MAC) for its second-consecutive double digit win over the Huskies Saturday. For a second straight game, Illinois’ offense was...

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