NIU Athletics Competes Across Nine Sports This Week

Northern Illinois University (NIU) is gearing up for an active week in athletics, with nine teams scheduled to compete across various sports, including men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, and tennis. The men's basketball team will face Miami on Tuesday and host Western Michigan on Saturday, while the women's team travels to Kent State and then hosts Bowling Green on Saturday. In addition, NIU's baseball team is set for a weekend series against SIUE, and the softball team will play a doubleheader against Lindenwood. Notably, the men's basketball team recently set a school record for three-pointers in a season. Meanwhile, Nebraska's men's basketball team is looking to bounce back against Michigan after a disappointing loss, with the coach emphasizing the need for a full 40-minute effort. Nebraska's softball team also recently celebrated a strong victory over Utah, improving their record to 12-4.