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Huskie Sports weekend in pictures graphic for Nov. 28 atop a photo taken during the Huskies’ final football game of the season Saturday at Huskie Stadium. (Graphic by Harrison Linden, photo by Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: A weekend in Huskie sports: Nov. 28

By Mingda Wu, Abbi Sweeney, and Alyssa Queen | November 28, 2022

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....

Martin Sanchez, redshirt first-year goalkeeper, keeps the ball close while looking for an open teammate Oct. 8 during NIUs 5-1 victory against Eastern Illinois University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Men’s soccer loses to Akron after two goal lead

By Quentin Wilson | November 4, 2019

Martin Sanchez, redshirt first-year goalkeeper, keeps the ball close while looking for an open teammate Oct. 8 during NIU's 5-1 victory against Eastern Illinois University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Harbison scores twice as Huskies lead 21-0 at the half against Akron

By James Krause | October 26, 2019

DeKALB — At the half of a rainy 113th Homecoming game, the NIU football team is pouring it on the University of Akron Zips with a 21-0 lead.The two teams have battled wet conditions with the Huskies' run game giving NIU the edge. After forcing a three...

Caleb Wright, redshirt first-year defensive tackle, rushes out of the tunnel Oct. 5 before kick off against Ball State University at Huskie Stadium.

Huskies intend to compete with a depleted roster, Jones-Davis, Walker done for season

By Maddie Barrett | October 23, 2019

DeKALB — Injuries and suspensions have dealt a blow to the football team, but Head Coach Thomas Hammock said his team needs to perform with the players available.“That’s what it is,” Hammock said. “Nobody cares. You think [University of Akron]...

Women’s soccer continues to struggle in loss to Buffalo

By Jarrett Huff | October 21, 2019

DeKALB — Women’s soccer was defeated in its final road game Sunday against the University of Akron at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field. This makes back-to-back shutout losses for the team after losing to the University of Buffalo on Friday....

Center Midfielder Emilie Haugan takes a free kick during an Oct. 9 game against Ball State. The Huskies lost 2-0. 

Women’s soccer celebrates its seniors

By Krystal Ward | October 13, 2016

Center Midfielder Emilie Haugan takes a free kick during an Oct. 9 game against Ball State. The Huskies lost 2-0. 

Senior Cristina Alvarez serves against Toledo on April 18, 2014. Alvarez and the Huskies fell to Akron on Friday by a score of 7-0.

Women’s tennis looks to end two-game losing streak

By Danielle Brown | April 7, 2016

Senior Cristina Alvarez serves against Toledo on April 18, 2014. Alvarez and the Huskies fell to Akron on Friday by a score of 7-0.

Senior catcher Emily Naegele looks at the first base coach between pitches.

Naegele sets new home run record

By Christopher Loggins | April 7, 2016

Senior catcher Emily Naegele looks at the first base coach between pitches.

Men’s basketball to take on Ohio in quarterfinals

By Christopher Loggins | March 10, 2016

Following its win over Western Michigan University in the first round of the MAC Tournament, men’s basketball (21-11) will face off against Ohio University (20-10) today in the quarterfinals.The Huskies received contributions from many of their players...

Womens basketball should remain patient

Women’s basketball should remain patient

By Christopher Loggins | February 25, 2016

Lisa Carlsen, women's basketball head coach

Junior guard Aaric Armstead drives around the key in Saturdays game against the University of Akron. The Huskies beat the Zips 80-79.

Basketball breaks streak with late win

By Krystal Ward | February 15, 2016

Men’s basketball (17-8, 6-6 MAC) drew its biggest crowd of the season Saturday, snapping its five-game losing streak in a thrilling 80-79 victory against the University of Akron (20-5, 9-3 MAC) at the Convocation Center.Junior guard Aaric Armstead was...

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