Who’s ready to do some (state) border hopping? Protect your cheese curds this Friday, Wisconsin.

NIU men’s basketball won 102-82 against University of Louisiana at Monroe on Monday. The Huskies finished the game against the Warkawks with double figures. Learn more in the full article. northernstar.info/129752/sports/…

NIU wrestling held their Red-Black Dual at Victor E. Court in the Convocation Center Thursday. The Huskies prepared for their two away MAC matches against Lock Haven University on Jan. 30, and University at Buffalo on Feb. 6. View the full gallery here. northernstar.info/129756/sports/…

With Ohio’s win over Miami (Ohio), NIU has officially been eliminated from MAC Football Championship Game contention. Now, the Huskies will be playing to keep their bowl hopes alive.

HOLD THE PHONE! After doing some consulting with The MAC Sports Connection, one last scenario has been found where NIU could make it to Detroit. It's damn near impossible, but here's exactly what needs to happen:

At 6 p.m., NIU football will visit the University of Toledo Rockets in its first midweek MACtion game of the season. The matchup will see NIU’s offense go up against one of the best defensive units in the Football Bowl Subdivision northernstar.info/129792/sports/…

NIU will be without starting nickelback Ty Myles and wide receiver George Dimopoulos for tonight's midweek MACtion opener at Toledo. Starting CB Donte Harrison is also questionable after missing the Ball State game. NIU's full availability report:

On Tuesday, NIU women’s basketball fell to the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles in their season opener. Southern Mississippi commanded the offensive and defensive glass in the game, outrebounding the Huskies 44-33. northernstar.info/129746/sports/…

CO-CHAMPS! 🏆 The Huskies have claimed their share of the regular-season title ⚽️ #TheValleyRunsDeep

See everybody Sunday afternoon! 1 pm vs. Western Michigan

FINAL: Toledo 42, NIU 3 The Huskies' 39-point loss to rival Toledo ties for the 14th-largest loss in program history, and the second-largest of the Thomas Hammock era. NIU's dream of Detroit is officially dead, and it'll need stars to align to go bowling.

In their first midweek MACtion game of the season, NIU football (2-7) suffered a blowout loss to the University of Toledo Rockets (5-4) 42-3 on Wednesday. With the loss, the Huskies have lost their chance to compete in a bowl game this season. northernstar.info/129840/sports/…

MVC Champions 🏆 With tonight's win, the Huskies earn a share of the MVC Regular Season Title 🐾 #GoHuskies

On Wednesday, NIU football (2-7, 1-4 MAC) suffered a 39-point loss against the University of Toledo Rockets (5-4, 3-2 MAC). The defeat solidifies the Huskies’ ineligibility for a MAC title this season and ties for the 14th largest loss in program history. northernstar.info/129861/sports/…

With the College Football Playoff race heating up and teams across the country fighting for bowl eligibility, the Northern Star Sports Staff share their predictions for five notable Week 11 and 12 matchups in NCAA football. Learn more in the full article. northernstar.info/129897/sports/…

Guess where I am! (Hint: There’s cheese curds aplenty around these parts)

With NIU football’s blowout loss against the University of Toledo Rockets on Wednesday, Sports Reporter Logan Whittington shares his three greatest takeaways from the match. Learn more in the full column. northernstar.info/129894/sports/…

In this extremely serious column, Senior Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus gives valuable advice to NIU students on a variety of different subject areas as a super senior. These tips are sure to make or break your college career. northernstar.info/129882/opinion…

Tournament Time in DeKalb! 🆚 Western Michigan 📍 DeKalb, IL | NIU Soccer Complex ⏰ 1 PM 🎟️ FREE 📺 ESPN+ 📊 bit.ly/4oWnF49