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A graphic shows the dates of this week in Huskie sports. NIU gymnastics looks to build on their record-setting performance in their next meet against Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

Red hot gymnastics set to compete this week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 21, 2024

DeKALB – NIU gymnastics looks to build on a record-setting performance and men's basketball seeks their first conference win this week in Huskie sports. MEN’S BASKETBALL Tuesday, Jan. 23: vs. University of Toledo, 7 p.m. DeKalb / Convocation...

A graphic shows the dates for this week in Huskie sports. NIU men's basketball, women's basketball, and hockey's home matchups headline NIU sports events this upcoming week. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

4 home matchups highlight this week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | December 3, 2023

DeKALB – NIU Hockey’s matchup with top-5 ranked University of Mary and men’s and women’s basketball’s home slate headlines a light week in NIU sports. MEN’S BASKETBALL Tuesday, Dec. 5: vs. Indiana State University, 7 p.m. DeKalb /...

A graphic shows the dates for this week in Huskie sports. NIU men's and women's basketball are set to face Big Ten opponents and extend their respective win streaks. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

Basketball’s marquee matchups highlight this week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 26, 2023

DeKALB – NIU men’s and women’s basketball look to extend their win streaks as they face Big Ten opponents this week in Huskie sports. MEN’S BASKETBALL Monday, Nov. 27: at Northwestern University, 7 p.m. Evanston / Welsh-Ryan Arena Watch:...

A graphic shows the dates of this week in Huskie sports. NIU Athletics kicks off a slower week of events, highlighted by football's regular season finale against Kent State University. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

Football’s bowl-eligibility quest highlights this week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 19, 2023

DeKALB – NIU football seeks a win in its regular season finale to become bowl-eligible, men’s basketball rides a four-game win streak into the weekend and women’s basketball attempts to get into the win column this week in Huskie sports. FOOTBALL Saturday,...

A graphic shows the dates of this week in Huskie sports. NIU Athletics is set to kick off another week events, headlined by NIU football and volleyball's home defense against Western Michigan University. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

4 home events highlight this week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 12, 2023

DeKALB – NIU Athletics is set to host four home events this week in Huskie sports, including volleyball’s regular season finale against Western Michigan University and football’s quest for bowl game eligibility. FOOTBALL Tuesday, Nov. 14:...

NIU men's and women's basketball start their 2023-2024 campaigns in this week in Huskies sports. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

Basketballs’ 2023-2024 debuts headline week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 5, 2023

DeKALB – NIU men’s and women’s basketball begin their 2023-2024 regular seasons this week in Huskie sports. FOOTBALL Tuesday, Nov. 7: vs. Ball State University, 6 p.m. DeKalb / Huskie Stadium Watch: CBS Sports Network | Live Stats: SideArm...

A graphic features various NIU sports. Football kicks off midweek MACtion, and volleyball looks to climb back into playoff contention in a big week of Huskie sports. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

Midweek MACtion headlines week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 29, 2023

DeKALB – NIU football hits the road for its first midweek MACtion of the season, while volleyball fights for the final spot in the MAC tournament in a jam-packed week of NIU sports. FOOTBALL Tuesday, Oct. 31: at Central Michigan University, 6...

The introductory events of NIU men's basketball, women's basketball and wrestling highlight this week in Huskie sports. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

Winter sports begin this week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 22, 2023

DeKALB – NIU Athletics begins another October week of events, headlined by men’s and women’s basketball’s Huskie Madness event and wrestling’s Red/Black Dual. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Thursday, Oct. 26: Huskie Madness, 7 p.m. DeKalb...

NIU Athletics begins the second week of October events on Monday. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

Volleyball, football’s high-stakes matchups highlight this week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 15, 2023

DeKALB – NIU Athletics’ weekly events are headlined by volleyball’s matchup with first-place Western Michigan University and football’s quest to extend their two-game winning streak against Eastern Michigan University. FOOTBALL Saturday,...

This week in Huskie sports graphic features NIU sports in action from the fall season. The Northern Star Sports Staff previews the week of Oct. 9 to Oct. 15 in this week in Huskie sports. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

Homecoming football game highlights week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 8, 2023

DeKALB – NIU Athletics is set for another week of events, headlined by NIU football’s homecoming matchup with Ohio University. FOOTBALL Saturday, Oct. 14: vs. Ohio University, 3 p.m. DeKalb / Huskie Stadium Watch: ESPNU Live Stats: SideArm...

This week in Huskie sports graphic featuring NIU sports in action from the fall season. The Northern Star Sports Staff previews the week of Oct. 2 to Oct. 8 in this week in Huskie sports. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)

Volleyball’s win streak highlights this week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 1, 2023

DeKALB – NIU Athletics begins its first week of events in October, highlighted by volleyball’s quest to extend its three-game win streak against Ohio University and Kent State University. FOOTBALL Saturday, Oct. 7: at University of Akron, 2:30...

This week in Huskie sports graphic featuring various NIU sports in action from the fall season. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)

Women’s tennis, football highlight week in NIU sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 24, 2023

This Week in Huskie Sports: Sept. 25 to Oct. 1 DeKALB – Athletics begins another week of sports, highlighted by women’s tennis’ season opener and football’s trip to Toledo. FOOTBALL Saturday, Sept. 30: vs. University of Toledo, 2:30 p.m. Toledo,...