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The Northern Illinois cross country team returns to the course this week when they run at the 40th annual Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational in downtown Chicago. The women’s 5K run starts at 11:45 a.m. in the Montrose Beach Harbor, as the Huskies reach the midway point of the regular season. “It’s our first time racing...

Senior Courtney Oldenburg broke the school’s 34-year-old 5K record Friday at the NIU Open as the Northern Illinois cross country team finished in third place. On the day, NIU easily defeated DePaul, UIC and Chicago State. The Huskies trailed only Northwestern and Marquette in the final standings, falling mere points behind the Golden Eagles. “I...

The Northern Illinois cross country team returns Friday, Sept. 7, to the NIU North 40 as they play host to the fifth annual NIU Open. The meet starts at 5 p.m. with the men’s 6K race, while the women’s 5K race gets under way at 5:45 p.m. “The NIU Open has a real good field...

The Northern Illinois cross country team proved how big of a difference one year could make Saturday, as they claimed the team title at the UIC Opener. Senior Courtney Oldenburg earned her first career win on the day to lead the Huskies to a first-through-fourth finish on the Horse Lake Trail. “It was an exciting...

The Northern Illinois cross country team kicks off its 2012 season Saturday when it heads to Palos Heights, Ill., for the UIC Opener. The meet begins at 10 a.m. on the two-mile Horse Lake Trail, located in the Swallow Cliff Natural Area. NIU is set to compete alongside Horizon League members UIC, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Green...

For the seventh consecutive year, all 17 of Northern Illinois University’s sports programs have exceeded the academic standards measured by the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) according to the 2012 APR report released today by the organization. The APR has become the primary tool used by the NCAA to judge a team’s...

The Northern Illinois cross country team unveiled its 2012 schedule Thursday. The eight-meet schedule features two meets in DeKalb and a total of five within the state of Illinois. “We have a great schedule that progresses toward and prepares us for our championships,” said Huskie head coach Greg Hipp. “While our schedule is very regional...

The Northern Illinois cross country team was awarded All-Academic Team honors by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, the association announced Wednesday. In order to qualify, a team must have competed and compiled a team score at a 2011 NCAA Regional Championship and have a minimum 3.0 grade point average...

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...

Northern Illinois junior Courtney Oldenburg was named to the Cross Country Academic All-Mid-American Conference Team, the league office announced Tuesday. Oldenburg, who hails from West Salem, Wis., earned the honor for the second straight season after posting a 3.91 GPA in nursing. “I’m proud of Courtney,” NIU cross country coach Greg Hipp said. “She’s done...

Northern Illinois University and the Huskie cross country team will welcome in some of the best cross country teams in the nation Saturday, Nov. 12, when they host the 2011 NCAA Midwest Regional on the NIU North 40. The meet – which is one of nine regionals nationwide – will serve as the qualifying round...

On a breezy morning in central Indiana, the Northern Illinois cross country team kicked off its postseason schedule with an 11th place showing at the MAC Championships. The finish was a one spot improvement from last season. However, the below-average temperatures and a brisk wind hindered the Huskies’ performance on the Muncie Elks Golf Course....