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Iowa pulls off an upset over women’s gymnastics

By Matt Hopkinson | February 17, 2013

Seemingly picking up right where it left off, the women’s gymnastics team posted its second score in the 194 territory in a loss to Iowa State. The Huskies (3-3, 1-2 MAC) hit every routine, going 24-24 to post a 194.375, but came up short as the Cyclones...

Sutter looks to finish gymnastics season strong

By Matt Hopkinson | February 11, 2013

Despite being in her last season as an NIU gymnast, Natalie Sutter still has goals and is still accomplishing ones she has previously set. Sutter has been moved into the role of an all-around gymnast for the first time in her career at NIU, finally taking...

Women’s gymnastics lose to Central Michigan

By Matt Hopkinson | February 10, 2013

The women’s gymnastics team posted its season-high score in a loss to Central Michigan on Friday night. The Huskies (3-2, 1-2 MAC) beat their previous season-high by a 1.150 with a team score of 194.025 but still were outpreformed by the No. 21 nationally...

Senior Natalie Sutter performs a split jump on the balance beam in the gymnastics meet against Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday.

Women’s gymnastics set for Central Michigan

By Matt Hopkinson | February 6, 2013

The women’s gymnastics team will face its steepest competition of the year so far when it travels to Central Michigan on Friday. The Chippewas (3-2, 0-1 MAC) have not scored lower than a 194.500 all season long. Senior gymnast Natalie Sutter believes...

Jufko returns strong to women’s gymnastics

By Matt Hopkinson | February 5, 2013

Injuries are commonplace among athletics. The severity, however, can determine the direction of careers. Junior gymnast Natasha Jufko has been a member of the gymnastics team since 2011 and before this season had only recorded two scores (both for exhibition...

Womens gymnastics pull a win over Missouri

By Jacob Onak | February 3, 2013

The gymnastics team returned home on Saturday as it narrowly defeated Southeast Missouri Redhawks 192.875-192.775. NIU head coach Sam Morreale said he was proud of the way his team performed in the meet despite having to come from behind to grab the win....

Womens gymnastics set for Missouri State

By Matt Hopkinson | January 30, 2013

The women’s gymnastics team will look to find some stability as it hosts Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday. The Huskies won their first two meets of the season in comeback fashion, losing their most recent meet after taking a lead in the...

Women’s gymnastics uses leadership as motivation

By Matt Hopkinson | January 29, 2013

With a roster featuring just two seniors and less than half of the total being upperclassmen, the women’s gymnastics team is still not short of leadership. Leaders can show their importance in a few different ways, both leading by example and being...

Women’s gymnastics suffers first loss of the season

By Matt Hopkinson | January 27, 2013

Women’s gymnastics went on the road for the first time this season and tasted defeat for the first time, as well. Heading into Ball State (2-2, 2-0 MAC) for its second MAC meet of the season, the Huskies (2-1, 1-1 MAC) were in the lead going into the...

Women’s gymnastics triumphs over Bowling Green

By Jacob Onak | January 21, 2013

The NIU women’s gymnastics team showed heart and composure as they came from behind to defeat the Bowling Green State Falcons 192.775-192.525 in their MAC home opener. The Huskies got off to a slow start in their first two events: vault and bars. In...

NIU Gymnast, Sophomore Amanda Stepp, performs a split jump on the beam event at the 2013 season opener against Illinois State University at the Convocation Center Sunday afternoon.

Women’s gymnastics set to meet Bowling Green

By Matt Hopkinson | January 16, 2013

Women’s gymnastics will compete in its second straight home meet of the season against its first MAC foe. The Huskies (1-0) will welcome Bowling Green (0-2) to Victor E. Court on Saturday. Head coach Sam Morreale hopes there is a similar turnout of...

NIU Gymnast, Sophomore Amanda Stepp, performs a split jump on the beam event at the 2013 season opener against Illinois State University at the Convocation Center Sunday afternoon.

Womens gymnastics wins season opener

By Matt Hopkinson | January 13, 2013

A day before the official beginning of the spring semester, women’s gymnastics started its season with a win for the first time since the 2009 season. The Huskies (1-0) took on the Redbirds of Illinois State (1-1) in a closely-contested meet the entire...