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The Northern Illinois track and field team wrapped up the Indiana Relays Saturday with several personal bests in the field and on the track. Though they did not record any more event titles, NIU did record four more top 10 finishes on the day. “We had solid performances on the final day of competition,” said...

NIU’s track and field team wraps up its first full month of competition this weekend when they head to Bloomington, Ind., for the Indiana Relays. The meet begins Friday at 2 p.m. CT with the long jump and sprint prelims. Saturday’s jam-packed schedule begins at 9 a.m. with invitational field events, followed by semi-finals, finals...

The Northern Illinois track and field team closed out their weekend in the Land of 10,000 Lakes Saturday with an up-and-down final day in the Jack Johnson Classic. As a team, the Huskies finished in seventh place with 25 points despite missing several key contributors. Minnesota took first place, while North Dakota State took second...

The Northern Illinois track and field team produced several promising showings Saturday at the Illini Open in Champaign, Ill., led by Sidra Sherrill’s first place finish in the shot put. Along with Sherrill’s win, the Huskies produced 13 top five finishes and numerous personal bests. “The staff’s expectation for this competition was strong efforts, relentless...

Northern Illinois track and field athletes return to the track this Saturday when they head to Champaign, Ill., for the Illini Open. The meet begins at 10 a.m. with the weight throw, followed by running events starting at 1 p.m. with the sprint preliminaries. “The staff is excited to have the ladies back on the...

The Northern Illinois track and field team got its 2012-13 season started on the right foot Friday, as they brought home an event title and several top five finishes at the Cyclone Holiday Preview. Overall, the Huskies had one event title, six top five finishes and 14 top 10 performances inside the Lied Recreation Center...

The Northern Illinois track and field team opens its 2012-13 season Friday afternoon when they take part in the Cyclone Holiday Preview in Ames, Iowa. The meet starts at 2 p.m. with the weight throw, while running events start at 3:20 p.m. with the 5,000 meters. “The staff is excited to begin the 2012-2013 season,”...

Northern Illinois Athletics will recognize its proud tradition of women’s athletics at every home football game this season to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark federal legislation that provided women with unprecedented opportunities to participate in intercollegiate athletics. At each game, NIU will honor some of the women who have made a...

Members of the Northern Illinois track and field team added another honor to their impressive 2011-12 season Thursday, as they were named an All-Academic team by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. NIU was  among 171 teams nationwide and one of six Illinois schools to receive the honor. The Huskies...

Northern Illinois track and field senior Jenner Sio and juniors Jenelle McCalla and Courtney Oldenburg were named to the 2012 Outdoor Track & Field Academic All-Mid-American Conference team, the league office announced Tuesday. Sio and McCalla earned the honor for the second consecutive outdoor season, while Oldenburg made her debut after taking honorable mention recognition...

Northern Illinois senior Jenner Sio and junior Jenelle McCalla were named to the 2012 Capital One All-District Track & Field/Cross Country team, the College Sports Information Directors of America announced Thursday. Sio graduated this spring with a 4.0 GPA in nursing, while McCalla has a 4.0 GPA in psychology. This marks the fourth time in...

The Northern Illinois 4×100 relay of Chanel Kellyman, Janay Mitchell, Roneisha Frye and Rasheta Butler posted a solid performance Saturday at the NCAA West Preliminary Round, but fell one spot shy of moving on to the NCAA Championships. The quartet crossed the finish line in fourth place in the third heat and 13th overall with...