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Members of the women’s basketball team watch as its team loses on Senior Night. The Huskies earned a first-round bye in the Mid-American Conference Tournament and are the No. 4 seed. 

Women’s hoops defensive struggles continue in loss

By Eddie Garcia | March 5, 2017

Members of the women’s basketball team watch as its team loses on Senior Night. The Huskies earned a first-round bye in the Mid-American Conference Tournament and are the No. 4 seed. 

Women’s golf begins spring season

By Tom Burton | February 16, 2017

Huskies finish sixth in conference playDeKALB — The women’s golf team opened its fall season in the warm Florida weather as it competed in the Mid-American Conference match play event Monday and Tuesday, finishing sixth out of 12 competing schools.Head...

Turnovers a factor in men’s hoops loss

By Krystal Ward | February 12, 2017

KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN — The men’s basketball team lost Saturday against the Western Michigan University Broncos, 76-67, despite freshman guard Eugene German’s career-high 20 points.German shot 7-for-12 from the field, but the Huskies were unable to...

Freshman guard Janae Poisson attempts to stop a pass from entering the lane Saturday against Western Michigan University at the Convocation Center. The team improved to 16-5 overall and 9-1 in the MAC.

Huskies overcome deficit as guard records 13th double-double in win

By Danielle Brown | February 5, 2017

Freshman guard Janae Poisson attempts to stop a pass from entering the lane Saturday against Western Michigan University at the Convocation Center. The team improved to 16-5 overall and 9-1 in the MAC.

Senior guard Ally Lehman and redshirt sophomore forward Renee Sladek guard two Milwaukee Panthers during a home game on Nov. 16.

Women’s hoops to play Broncos

By Eddie Garcia | February 2, 2017

Senior guard Ally Lehman and redshirt sophomore forward Renee Sladek guard two Milwaukee Panthers during a home game on Nov. 16.

Ally LehmanSenior guard

NIU off to its best start in school history

By Eddie Garcia | January 30, 2017

Ally Lehman

Senior guard

Women’s soccer sees Cinderella run end

By Krystal Ward | November 7, 2016

KENT, Ohio | Women soccer’s (4-10-5, 3-6-2 Mid-American Conference) upset run in the MAC tournament came to an end Sunday when the team lost 1-0 to the Kent State University Golden Flashes, the second seed in the MAC Championship.Junior midfielder Kristen...

Junior midfielder Allie Ingham takes on two Akron University defenders in an Oct. 16 match

Women’s soccer continues cinderella run

By Northern Star staff | November 4, 2016

Junior midfielder Allie Ingham takes on two Akron University defenders in an Oct. 16 match

Huskies prep for semifinals

By Krystal Ward | November 3, 2016

DeKALB | Women’s soccer (4-10-4, 3-6-2 Mid-American Conference) will take on the Western Michigan University Broncos (13-6-1, 6-4-1 MAC) in the MAC Tournament semifinals 3 p.m. Friday at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.NIU trails the all-time series...

Freshman forward Abby Gregg chases down the ball alongside an opposing player during a Sept. 18 match against Illinois State University. 

Women’s soccer stuns opponent in quarterfinal

By Krystal Ward | October 31, 2016

Freshman forward Abby Gregg chases down the ball alongside an opposing player during a Sept. 18 match against Illinois State University. 

Ray GoodenHead Coach

Volleyball loses 1st match since September

By Danielle Brown | October 31, 2016

Volleyball splits weekend matchesOXFORD, Ohio | The Huskies suffered their first loss since Sept. 10 on Saturday against the Miami University RedHawks.NIU had won 14 consecutive matches, including a 11-0 start to Mid-American Conference play, but both...

Center midfielder Emilie Haugen takes a free kick during an Oct. 9 game against Ball State University.

Women’s soccer aims for win

By Krystal Ward | October 27, 2016

Center midfielder Emilie Haugen takes a free kick during an Oct. 9 game against Ball State University.