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Men’s golf has big Sunday

By Tom Burton | March 26, 2017

Senior has highest finish in his careerDeKALB — The Huskies shot a final round of 285 to earn a fifth-place finish, out of 13 teams, at the Florida Atlantic University Autism Invitational.NIU (298-306-285 — 889) had the second lowest score in the...

Men’s golf struggles in fall season

By Tom Burton | October 27, 2016

DeKALB | The Men’s golf team closed out the fall portion of its season Tuesday as it competed in the Pine Tree Intercollegiate in Kennesaw, Georgia.The team struggled in this tournament, finishing in tenth place out of 11 competing teams.The team finished...

Men’s golf struggles in fall season

By Tom Burton | October 27, 2016

Head Coach Tom Porten (left) gives a fist bump to senior Charlie Cameron after a tee shot earlier this season.

Men’s golf has top five finish

By Tom Burton | October 13, 2016

DeKALB | The Huskies (310-299-301 — 910) tied for their best finish in the history of the Northern Collegiate with its fifth place finish over the weekend.The Huskies represented themselves well in their event over the weekend, earning their first top...

Men’s golf finishes 9th

By Tom Burton | October 6, 2016

DeKALB | The men’s golf team had a difficult weekend battling the weather at the Marquette Intercollegiate, finishing in ninth place out of 10 participating schools.The golfers said they appreciated playing at a golf course like Milwaukee Country Club,...

Senior men’s golfer possibly seeking redshirt

By Tom Burton | October 3, 2016

DeKALB | The golf staff is deciding how to handle men’s senior golfer Joo-Young Lee, who became concussed mid-September before the start of the season.Lee, of Hillard, Ohio, has been under the NCAA’s concussion protocol since then and has given three...

Porten said the actions are a proactive step by the MAC and that it promotes a clear separation between a student’s athletic time and other obligations. Porten said coaches are in the business of coaching student athletes and that they always want what is best for the athletes.“I think it’s great that our conference is taking a lead in the issue and some coaches may like it, some may not. It is just part of the process and it just requires coaches to be able to manage time differently. I think it’s good for the student athlete to have a role and a say in the matters that affect them and it teaches them about a lot of good life skills that they will need when they graduate. I think this is all centered on making the student experience better. Anytime the MAC can take the lead on something like this, I’m in favor of a proactive step like this.”

Coaches react to MAC rule change

September 29, 2016

Tom BurtonDeKALB | The Mid-American Conference Council of Presidents amended the time obligations for student athletes Sept. 8.The decision process was held at the May 2016 MAC meetings, where the MAC and student athletes’ proposals were approved; taking...

Hole on golf course at Rich Harvest Farms, 2330 Granart Road in Sugar Grove with yellow flag.

NIU golf to host NCAA tournaments in May

By Tom Burton | September 15, 2016

This will be a unique season for women and men’s golf, as they have the opportunity to host the Division I National Championships at Rich Harvest Farms, 2330 Granart Road in Sugar Grove.Both teams are in the beginning stages of their respective fall...

Mens golf beginning fall season

Men’s golf beginning fall season

By Tom Burton | September 8, 2016

DeKALB | Men’s golf looks to start off its season on a high note as they travel to Zionsville, Indiana, for the Wolf Run Intercollegiate Saturday and Sunday at Wolf Run Golf Club.Wolf Run Golf Club was created by Dr. Jack Leer, a former amateur golfer...

Men’s golf staff happy with Huskies’ season

By Tom Burton | May 5, 2016

Men’s golf wrapped up another successful season last week at the MAC Championship, finishing in the top five for the second consecutive year.The team’s coaching staff said they were impressed with the team’s accomplishments this year.“Overall,...

Men’s golf finishes 4th at MAC tourney

By Tom Burton | May 2, 2016

Men’s golf put together a solid performance in its final team competition of the season, finishing fourth overall for the second straight year in the MAC Championship.The Huskies (302-291-287-297) remained in the top five for the entirety of the tournament,...

Senior Jordan Wetsch participates in the 2015 Northern Intercollegiate Tournament in Sugar Grove. The Huskies finished 12th of 14th in the tournament.

Wetsch gearing for final postseason

By Tom Burton | April 25, 2016

Men’s golf senior Jordan Wetsch is preparing for his final stretch of postseason play, capping off an impressive collegiate golf career.Wetsch began his collegiate career playing for the University of Wisconsin and Colorado State University before transferring...