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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

University of Toledo senior middle blocker/opposite hitter Olivia Vance goes up for a block against NIU sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo's attack during Friday's match between the Huskies and Rockets at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio. (Evan Procaccini | Toledo Athletics)

Huskies burned by Rockets in straight-set sweep

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Editor | October 21, 2022
NIU's volleyball team fell to the University of Toledo Rockets in a 3-0 defeat on Friday evening.
Then-freshman midfielder Aubrey Robertson in possession of the ball during the NIU women's soccer game Sept. 9th, 2022. The Huskies lost 3-0 to their opponent Western Illinois. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer bags first conference victory at Toledo

By Jermel Williams | September 26, 2022

DeKALB – The NIU women's soccer team (4-3-2, 1-1 MAC) visited Toledo for their second game of league play, where they took a 2-0 victory. The win comes off of a 2-0 loss against Western Michigan University on Thursday. The two goals against Toledo...

Marcus Jones, redshirt senior running back, secures the ball Tuesday after a handoff against Western Michigan University at Huskie Stadium.

Through adversity and distractions, Huskies close season with hard-fought win

By Mike Knapp | November 29, 2019

I’ll be honest — as a grown man with over three decades of adult life experience, usually when I hear the words adversity and distractions as applied to sports teams, I tend to cringe.I mean, I’ve lost my dad. I’ve also lost two of my siblings....

Volleyball set to host Western Michigan in last home game

By Kyle Mathas | November 14, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team will host the Western Michigan University Broncos in its last home match of the season Thursday.Heading into the matchup, the Huskies have a chance at leveling their home record this season. NIU is currently 5-6 at Victor...

Huskies celebrate after a touchdown Oct. 26 during NIU's 49-0 win against the University of Akron at Huskie Stadium.

Huskies sneak away with a win after late penalty by Toledo keeps the Rockets away from scoring

By James Krause | November 14, 2019

Huskies celebrate after a touchdown Oct. 26 during NIU's 49-0 win against the University of Akron at Huskie Stadium.

Senior setter Amanda Krahl jump sets junior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace Aug. 30 in a 3-1 loss to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville.

Volleyball wins first road game, levels 2-2 in conference play

By Justin Kelley | October 6, 2019

Senior setter Amanda Krahl jump sets junior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace Aug. 30 in a 3-1 loss to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville.

Baseball walks 12 in loss

By Scott A. Nicol | March 22, 2017

DeKALB — The baseball team scored the first run of the game Tuesday against the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but that was the only run it would score in a 12-1 loss in South Bend, Indiana.The Huskies (4-16) walked 12 Irish batters in their...

Men’s basketball sparks comeback, falter in overtime

By Krystal Ward | February 19, 2017

DeKALB — Men’s basketball was unable to complete the comeback against the University of Toledo Rockets and fell in overtime, 88-80. The Huskies are 14-13 overall and 6-8 in the Mid-American Conference. NIU travels to Mount Pleasant, Michigan to take...

Senior guard Dontel Highsmith drives to the hoop in a Nov. 16 game against Idaho University. Highsmith finished Saturday’s game with 12 points and 71 percent shooting. 

Basketball retains first place in MAC

By Krystal Ward | January 30, 2017

NIU 74, Toledo 72DeKALB — Men’s basketball (13-8, 5-3 Mid-American Conference) maintained its first place in the MAC West Division after the team won a thrilling game against the University of Toledo Rockets (11-10, 4-4 MAC), 74-72, Saturday in Toledo,...

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