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Three Huskies represent at NCAA Regionals

By Roland Hacker | April 9, 2018

DeKALB — The season ended for the gymnastics team Saturday at the NCAA South Central Regionals in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. NIU was represented by senior all-around competitors Ashley Potts and Katherine Prentice, as well as Anna Martucci, junior Mid-American...

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...

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.

Hudkins, Martucci named scholar athletes of the week

By Northern Star Staff | March 7, 2018

Sophomore wrestler Brock Hudkins and junior gymnast Anna Martucci were honored as “NIU Scholar Athletes of the Week” Tuesday.Hudkins took second place in the 125-pound weight class Saturday at the MAC Championships. The achievement secured his spot...

Lawrence Nassar (center) was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault.

Huskies speak out on Michigan State scandal

By Khobi Price | February 26, 2018

Lawrence Nassar (center) was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault.

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...

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...