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NIU men's tennis sophomore James Theriault completes his follow through after returning the ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships, which wrapped up on Oct. 27. The Huskies fell to the University of Toledo by a score of 5-2 on Saturday, dropping their fifth-straight conference matchup. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics).

Men’s tennis falls to Toledo on the road, loses fifth-straight conference matchup

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | March 22, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (7-11, 0-5 MAC) fell to the University of Toledo Rockets (9-6, 3-2 MAC) in a 5-2 loss Saturday afternoon, extending their conference losing streak to five matches. In doubles play, NIU juniors Iker Gaztambide Arrastia and Federico...

NIU men's tennis senior Iker Dellien Velasco prepares to return a tennis ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships in October. The Huskies fell to the College of William & Mary by a score of 4-2 on Sunday. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Men’s tennis comes up short against William & Mary

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | February 9, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (3-4) fell to William & Mary (2-1) on Sunday by a score of 4-2, sparking a three match losing streak. In doubles play, the Huskies managed one win but couldn’t secure the doubles point. NIU sophomores Saul Berdullas and...

NIU men's tennis sophomore Angus Howard prepares to serve at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships in October. NIU was swept by the University of Notre Dame on Saturday. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Huskies overpowered by Fighting Irish in sweep

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | February 9, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (3-3) fell to the Notre Dame University Fighting Irish (8-1) on Saturday. The Fighting Irish swept the match, defeating the Huskies 7-0.  Fighting Irish freshman Peter Nad and sophomore Chase Thompson defeated NIU sophomores Sam...