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Women’s tennis falls out of conference race

By Danielle Brown | April 18, 2016

Women’s tennis (6-12, 1-5 MAC) went 0-2 over the weekend, dropping games to the University at Buffalo on Friday and Western Michigan University on Saturday.Junior Adey Osabuohien came up big again for the Huskies, winning her singles matches in both...

Baseball ready for Western Michigan matchup

By Thomas Hiley III | April 15, 2016

Baseball (10-22, 5-4 MAC) will have a chance to embark on a 5-2 win against the University of Illinois at Chicago on Tuesday when it takes on Western Michigan University (8-21, MAC 1-5 MAC) in a three-game series starting today.The Huskies didn’t wait...

Men’s tennis looks to bounce back from tough Western Michigan loss

By Patrick Smith | April 1, 2016

Coming off a tough loss against Western Michigan University on Friday, men’s tennis will look to bounce back against Ball State University (6-9, 1-2 MAC) on Saturday.“Well, the loss was pretty cut and dry,” said head coach Patrick Fisher. “There...

Junior guard Ally Lehman lofts the ball toward the basket during Saturdays game versus Western Michigan University.

Women’s basketball loses MAC Tournament first round

By Joren Apiquian | March 10, 2016

Junior guard Ally Lehman lofts the ball toward the basket during Saturday's game versus Western Michigan University.

Women’s basketball falls to Ball State despite hot shooting

By Joren Apiquian | March 3, 2016

Women’s basketball (11-17, 4-13 MAC) took another loss away from home, falling to conference rival Ball State University (20-8, 12-5 MAC) 76-68.The loss was the Huskies’ second to Ball State this season, the first coming Feb. 17 at the Convocation...

Lehman scores NIU record in win over Western Michigan

By Joren Apiquian | February 25, 2016

Women’s basketball (11-15, 4-11 MAC) defeated Western Michigan University (15-12, 7-8 MAC) 80-70 in a record-breaking game for junior guard Ally Lehman.The game was a nail-biter until late in the second half. The Huskies held the lead for almost the...

Parachute band to perform national anthem at basketball game

By Northern Star staff | February 11, 2016

Virginian pop-rock band Parachute will perform the national anthem at the men’s basketball game against Western Michigan 3:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Convocation Center.Parachute will perform prior to their live show at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd...

Mens basketball set to defend home streak

Men’s basketball set to defend home streak

By Krystal Ward | January 21, 2016

Freshman guard Marshawn Wilson rises for a layup during Tuesday’s game against Central Michigan. Wilson scored 7 points on 3-7 shooting in the game, helping to lead the Huskies to a comeback victory over the Chippewas. The Huskies will play Toledo at 5:30 p.m. tonight at the Convocation Center.

Early ejections fuel loss for men’s basketball

By Krystal Ward | January 19, 2016

Men’s basketball (14-3, 3-1 MAC) fell to Western Michigan (7-10, 1-3 MAC) 83-66 on Saturday, breaking the team’s seven-game winning streak.Four Huskies were ejected early in the game during a timeout. Senior guard Travon Baker drew a flagrant 2 foul...

Huskies fight through tough conference game to win seventh straight

By Krystal Ward | January 15, 2016

Men’s basketball (14-2, 3-0 MAC) defeated Toledo (10-6, 1-2 MAC) 71-66 in a nail-biter on Tuesday to remain undefeated in conference play.NIU ran out to a 12-5 lead in the first, causing an early Toledo timeout. The game went on to remain close despite...

Junior wide receiver Aregeros Turner searches for a hole in last Tuesdays game against Ohio. The Huskies went on to lose the game 26-21.

Football preps for trip to Detroit

By Thomas Hiley III | December 3, 2015

Football (8-4, MAC 6-2) will play in its sixth consecutive MAC Championship game Friday in Detroit, facing off against MAC East Champion Bowling Green (9-3, 7-1 MAC).The contest will be the third consecutive meeting between NIU and Bowling Green in the...

Football finishes with unusual record

By Thomas Hiley | November 30, 2015

The Huskies (8-4, 6-2 MAC) earned a spot in their sixth consecutive MAC Championship this season despite fewer wins compared to years past.Football finished the regular season with its worst start to a year since 2009-10 when it went 7-5 before losing...