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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 sophomore James Theriault prepares to receive the ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships ending on Oct. 27, 2024. The Huskies dropped their match against the University at Buffalo by a score of 5-2 on Thursday. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Huskies drop fourth conference match in loss to Buffalo

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | March 21, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (7-10, 0-4 MAC) fell to the University at Buffalo Bulls (10-5, 3-1 MAC) in a  5-2 loss, dropping their fourth-straight conference match. In doubles play, NIU juniors Iker Gaztambide Arrastia and Federico Scotuzzi were in a tight...

NIU men’s tennis sophomore James Theriault prepares to receive the ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships ending on Oct. 27. The Huskies fell to DePaul University and Belmont University on Friday, dropping to 5-6 on the season. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Men’s tennis suffers sweep in doubleheader, falls to DePaul and Belmont

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | February 22, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (5-6) lost both matches of a doubleheader on Friday, falling to DePaul University (5-5) in a 5-2 loss, before losing a 6-1 match against Belmont University (4-5). DEPAUL The Huskies were able to take the early lead in doubles,...

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 junior Iker Dellien Velasco winds up, preparing to return the tennis ball over the net at the Mid-American Indoor Championships on Oct. 27. The Huskies beat Judson University by a score of 7-0 Sunday in DeKalb. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Men’s tennis sweeps Judson, wins third straight

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | January 27, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (3-1) secured a dominant 7-0 home victory against Judson University (0-2) on Sunday. The Huskies controlled the match, winning all six singles matches and two doubles matches. Two standout performances came from NIU freshmen Gustavo...

NIU men's tennis junior Iker Dellien Velasco prepares to hit an incoming tennis ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships ending on Oct. 27. The Huskies overcame Eastern Illinois University Saturday by a score of 6-1. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Huskies take decisive victory over Eastern Illinois

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | January 26, 2025

NIU men's tennis (2-1) secured a 6-1 home victory against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers (0-4) on Saturday. The Huskies controlled the match, winning five out of six singles and two doubles matches. “I'm proud of the way our guys competed...

Freshman Saul Berdullas throws up a serve against Omaha on March 2. Berdullas was the lone Huskie to win a singles match in a  5-2 loss to Western Michigan University. (Norther Star File Photo)

Men’s tennis falls to Western Michigan, ends winning streak at 9

March 11, 2024

Losing to Western Michigan University (10-3, 2-0 MAC), NIU men’s tennis’ (11-3, 1-1 MAC) winning streak has ended at nine matches.  The Huskies won two matches to clinch the doubles point, before losing all but one of the singles matches.  Seniors...