In Saturday’s Tugs matches, Phi Kappa Psi knocked off Delta Chi in the Tugs Championship match and Phi Sigma Kappa defeated the reigning champion Sigma Nu for the third place title. Phi Kappa Psi was able to defeat Delta Chi in three ropes in the...

In Thursday’s Tugs matches, Phi Kappa Psi defeated Phi Sigma Kappa, getting revenge after losing to them in each of the last three tournaments. Later in the day, Delta Chi upset Sigma Nu, spoiling their chance at a five-peat.  With the wins, the...

After dropping the first two ropes, Alpha Sigma Phi staged a third rope comeback against Sigma Alpha Epsilon in the loser’s bracket semi-finals Wednesday, earning them a spot in the finals on Saturday.  Sigma Alpha Epsilon started rope one with...

It’s officially men’s Tugs season! Tugs started Monday, with seven different fraternities competing. The championship match is set to occur at 4 p.m. Saturday. NIU students provided their thoughts on the Tugs season and gave advice for the tuggers. Nathan...

The second day of Men’s Tugs featured a showdown between Delta Chi and Phi Kappa Theta, with Delta Chi advancing to face the defending champions, Sigma Nu, on Thursday.  A minute into the first rope, the knot remained deadlocked for both sides....

Men’s Tugs kicked off Monday, featuring Phi Kappa Psi vs. Alpha Sigma Phi in the first match and Phi Sigma Kappa vs. Sigma Alpha Epsilon as the nightcap. Phi Kappa Psi took the initial advantage against Alpha Sigma Phi, controlling the knot to a...

DeKALB – One of NIU’s most storied Greek traditions returns to campus next week as the Interfraternity Council prepares to host its annual Tugs competition in the heart of Greek Row. With its origins at NIU going back to the late 1940s, Tugs is...

In the final match of Women’s Tugs on Saturday, Sigma Sigma Sigma – coached by Delta Chi – faced Alpha Sigma Alpha – coached by Sigma Nu. After ASA’s victory over Alpha Phi, they took on the top-seeded Tri Sigma and won in two ropes.  Tri...

In an exhilarating display of strength and strategy, Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA) faced off against Alpha Phi (APhi) in a highly anticipated annual women’s Tugs competition. The match unfolded in two intense rounds, showcasing the determination and...

DeKALB – Months of preparation filled with late-night, rope-tugging practices have led to this moment.  On Monday, the Interfraternity Council will begin hosting the Men’s 2024 IFC Tugs tournament in the heart of the Greek Row neighborhood at...

DeKALB – The Panhellenic Council is set to host the annual women’s tug of war (nicknamed “Tugs”) tournament on Wednesday and Saturday at 912 Edgebrook Drive. The tournament is an annual philanthropy event that will donate a portion of proceeds...

DeKALB – Sigma Nu swept Phi Sigma Kappa 2-0 to win back-to-back Tugs championship. In addition to Sigma Nu taking first place and Phi Sigma Kappa finishing in second place, Phi Kappa Psi defeated Alpha Sigma Phi 2-0 to clinch the third place trophy. To...