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Northern Illinois’ Janay Mitchell was named the Mid-American Conference’s Women’s Track Athlete of the Week, the league announced Wednesday. “It’s great to start out the season with an honor from the MAC with Janay Mitchell being recognized as the Athlete of the Week,” said Huskie head coach Connie Teaberry. “Janay’s been working really hard through...

The Northern Illinois track & field team got their outdoor season off to a quick start in Saturday with two event titles and two school records at the UCF Black & Gold Challenge. As a team, the Huskies combined for 15 top five finishes and nine personal records in the season-opening competition. “We had several...

Northern Illinois track and field athletes head outdoors for the first time in 2011-12 when they compete Saturday, March 17, at the UCF Black & Gold Challenge in Orlando, Fla. The meet begins at 8 a.m. CT with the javelin throw, while running events start at 12:30 p.m. CT with the 4×100 relay. “We are...

Chanel Kellyman and Megan Gregory each won conference titles Saturday at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships, helping the Northern Illinois track & field team to their best indoor conference finish as a member of the MAC. The Huskies’ 48 team points earned them a seventh place finish in the final standings, topping host Akron by...

The Northern Illinois track & field team got out to a quick start Friday at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships by breaking three school records and qualifying six for tomorrow’s final rounds. Following the first day of action, the Huskies sit in 10th place in the team standings with five points, leading Ball State and...

The Northern Illinois track & field team kicks off their indoor postseason this weekend with the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships in Akron, Ohio, at Stile Field House. The meet begins at 10 a.m. Friday with the preliminary rounds, along with finals in the 5,000 meters, distance medley relay, weight throw and long jump. Saturday action...

The Northern Illinois track & field team ended their 2011-12 indoor regular season with an impressive showing at the Ball State Quadrangular, as they captured three event titles and broke two school records. As a team, the Huskies placed second in the field of four with 109 points, edging out Ball State by a three-point...

The Northern Illinois track & field team begins their final preparations for the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships Friday when they head to Muncie, Ind., for the Ball State Quadrangular. The meet starts at 4 p.m. CT with the weight throw, long jump, pole vault and high jump. Running events are scheduled to start at 5:15...

The Northern Illinois track & field team turned in a second-straight record-setting day Saturday at the Iowa State Classic. The Huskie quartet of Chanel Kellyman, Jenelle McCalla, Julianne Cronin and Rebecca Cronin demolished the NIU record in the 4×400 relay and Jenner Sio eclipsed her own record in the triple jump. In addition, Courtney Oldenburg...

Members of the Northern Illinois track & field team make the journey this weekend to Ames, Iowa, where they will compete in the prestigious Iowa State Classic. The meet, which is arguably the most competitive indoor meet in the Midwest, began today with multi-events. However, running and field events kick off Friday and Saturday inside...

Board members of the University Women’s Club of NIU, as part of their philanthropy program, have given $1,000 to the NIU women’s track and field program and Head Coach Connie Teaberry. These funds will be used to purchase additional pairs of running shoes for the outdoor season. Standard equipment issue for the women participating in...

The Northern Illinois track & field and cross country teams announced the signing of nine athletes Wednesday, bringing the total for the Class of 2012 signees to 10 for the Huskies. “We are excited about our 2012 signees,” said Huskie director of track & field and cross country Connie Teaberry. “This group will help us...