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Follow the Huskies: November 12 to 18

Nov. 12, 2015 Welcome to "Follow the Huskies," your weekly guide to the best ways to keep up with NIU athletic events as they occur.
 
Below, you'll find links and information regarding your favorite NIU teams, including TV and radio broadcasts, online streams, live stats and social media links. One of the best ways to follow many of your favorite NIU teams is NIUTube. This video and audio subscription streaming service lets you watch live streams of NIU home athletic events, such as men's and women's soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, baseball and softball.
 
With NIUTube, you can listen live to the Inside Huskie Football Radio shows and watch post-game men's and women's basketball press conferences, as well as special features produced on NIU teams, student-athletes and coaches. The archives contain the "NIU Weekly" radio show, head coach Rod Carey's weekly press conferences and all the Huskie Sports Network broadcasts. Access to NIUTube costs just $9.95/month or $99.95 for the year.
We hope you'll "Follow the Huskies" every week!
 
**ALL TIMES CENTRAL** 
 
Football

NIU vs. Western Michigan, Huskie Stadium, DeKalb, Ill.
Wednesday, November 18, 7 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT LIVE – Tickets are still available for this showdown between the MAC West leaders! The Huskies need your support as they strive to reach the MAC Championship Game for the sixth consecutive season, and tickets to the final two #MACtion home games have been made available for just $30 combined. More information available here.
CHECK OUT – The Yard! NIU’s official pregame tailgate area is located on the west grass outside of Huskie Stadium and opens to ALL FANS at 4:30 p.m. More information available here. See you there!
PROMOTIONS – Hero Appreciation Night as NIU honors local fire, police, EMT and military veterans!
WATCH – Catch the game live on ESPN2/ESPNU or via the WatchESPN app
LISTEN – Tune in live on
-AM 560 The Answer (Chicago)
-FM 98.9 and AM 1360 WLBK (DeKalb)
-On NIUTube via NIUHuskies.com
-On the Free TuneIn app or online
FOLLOW – Live Stats on NIUHuskies.com
FOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores

Weekly NIU Football Press Conference with Rod Carey and Huskie Players
Friday, Nov. 13 at 12:15 p.m. CT
WATCH LIVE – Hear from Coach Carey and the players as they preview the Western Michigan game by downloading the Periscope app on Google Play or the App Store! Video and quotes from the press conference will also be available on NIUHuskies.com each week!

Inside Huskie Football with NIU head coach Rod Carey
Monday, November 16, 7 p.m.
EXPERIENCE – Be there for the weekly NIU football radio show at Fatty’s Pub & Grille (1312 W Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115)
LISTEN – Tune in live on:
-AM 560 WIND The Answer (Chicago)
-FM 98.9 and AM 1360 WLBK (DeKalb)
-On NIUTube via NIUHuskies.com
-On the Free TuneIn app or online
 
Men’s Basketball
 
NIU Men’s Basketball Begins the Season by Hosting the NIU Showcase
NIU welcomes Wright State, South Dakota and Cal-State Northridge to the Convo for a weekend of season-opening hoops as the four teams will play a round-robin tournament.
Sessions begin on Friday at 4:30 p.m., Saturday at 3:30 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m.
*TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON A PER-SESSION BASIS*
More information on specific games available below!
 
Wright State vs. South Dakota, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Friday, November 13, 4:30 p.m.
STATS – Follow Live Stats on CSTV.com
 
NIU vs. Cal State Northridge, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Friday, November 13, 7 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT – Support the NIU men’s basketball team as the Huskies begin the 2015-16 season by taking on the Matadors at the Convo! Buy tickets here!
PROMOTIONS – DeKalb County residents can receive $4 tickets with proof of address at the door! Also enjoy music from the Huskie Pep Band and DJ Toxic and an appearance from Mission!
WATCH – See the game live on ESPN3 or via the WatchESPN app!
LISTEN – Tune in live on:
-AM 560 WIND The Answer (Chicago)
-FM 98.9 and AM 1360 WLBK (DeKalb)
-On NIUTube via NIUHuskies.com
STATS – Follow Live Stats on NIUHuskies.com
FOLLOW - on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
 
NIU vs. South Dakota, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Saturday, November 14, 3:30 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT – Cheer on the Huskie men’s basketball team on Saturday evening as they play the Coyotes to start Session 2 of the NIU Showcase! Buy tickets here!
PROMOTIONS – DeKalb County residents can receive $4 tickets with proof of address at the door! Also enjoy music from the Huskie Pep Band and DJ Toxic and Kid’s Zone will be open before the game!
LISTEN – Tune in live on:
-FM 98.9 and AM 1360 WLBK (DeKalb)
-On NIUTube via NIUHuskies.com
STATS – Follow Live Stats on NIUHuskies.com
FOLLOW - on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
 
Cal State Northridge vs. Wright State, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Saturday, November 14, 6 p.m.
STATS – Follow Live Stats on CSTV.com
 
South Dakota vs. Cal State Northridge, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Sunday, November 15, 1 p.m.
STATS – Follow Live Stats on CSTV.com

NIU vs. Wright State, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Sunday, November 15, 3:30 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT – Support the NIU men’s basketball team as they finish the NIU Showcase with a great matchup against Wright State! Buy tickets here!
PROMOTIONS – DeKalb County residents can receive $4 tickets with proof of address at the door! Also enjoy music from the Huskie Pep Band and DJ Toxic and a halftime performance by Just for Kix!
WATCH – See the game live on ESPN3 or via the WatchESPN app!
LISTEN – Tune in live on:
-AM 560 WIND The Answer (Chicago)
-FM 98.9 and AM 1360 WLBK (DeKalb)
-On NIUTube via NIUHuskies.com
STATS – Follow Live Stats on NIUHuskies.com
FOLLOW - on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
 
Volleyball

NIU vs. Western Michigan, Victor E. Court, DeKalb, Ill.
Thursday, November 12, 7 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT -- Great tickets are still available as the Huskies hope to beat the Broncos at Victor E. Court in their quest to win the MAC title this season! Get your tickets here.
PROMOTIONS – It’s Senior Night as Alexis “Pookie” Gonzalez will be honored! Also enjoy “Dance for you Dinner”, the All-Fan Serve Challenge, the NIU Silverettes, post-game autographs and music provided by DJ Toxic!
WATCH – See the game live on ESPN3 or via the WatchESPN app
STATS – Follow Live Stats on NIUHuskies.com
FOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
 
NIU at Bowling Green, Stroh Center, Bowling Green, Ohio
Saturday, November 14th, 6 p.m.
WATCH – See the game live on ESPN3 or via the WatchESPN app
STATS – Follow Live Stats on SideArmStats.com
 
Women’s Basketball

NIU at SIUE, Sam M. Vadalabene Center, Edwardsville, Ill.
Friday, November 13, 5:30 p.m.
LISTEN – Tune in live on:
-FM 92.9 and AM 1180 WSQR (DeKalb)
-On NIUTube via NIUHuskies.com
WATCH – See the game live on OVCDigitalNetwork.com
STATS – Follow Live Stats on SIUECougars.com
FOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
 
NIU vs. Wisconsin Lutheran, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Tuesday, November 17, 7 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT – Come out and cheer on the Huskies for the NIU women’s basketball season opener at the Convocation Center in Lisa Carlsen’s first home game! Buy tickets here!
WATCH – See the game live on ESPN3 or via the WatchESPN app
LISTEN – Tune in live on:
-FM 98.9 and AM 1360 WLBK (DeKalb)
-On NIUTube via NIUHuskies.com
STATS – Follow Live Stats on NIUHuskies.com
FOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
 
Upcoming Special Events
 
Coffee with Carlsen - Lincoln Inn, 240 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Ill. 60115
Tuesday, November 17th, 7:30 a.m.
BE THERE - Join new NIU women's basketball head coach Lisa Carlsen at the Lincoln Inn for breakfast, along with special guest women’s soccer coach John Ross. Food and drink will be served for $10.
 
Mondays with Monty - Fanatico Cucina Italiana, 1215 Blackhawk Road, DeKalb, Ill. 60115
Monday, December 14th, 12 p.m.
BE THERE - Enjoy lunch with NIU men's basketball head coach Mark Montgomery at Fanatico, and a $10 buffet lunch, as Monty discusses the hoops season and brings in special guests for the event.
 
NIU Weekly

NIU Weekly Radio Show
Friday Night at 10 p.m. on AM 560 The Answer (Chicago)
Re-Airs on Saturday Morning at 9 a.m. on AM 1360 WLBK (DeKalb)
LISTEN – Tune in as NIU Associate Vice-President and Director of Athletics Sean T. Frazier and NIU sideline reporter Andy Garcia talk about everything NIU Huskies along with football head coach Rod Carey and special guests.
 
Also…Check NIUHuskies.com for Results/Recaps from:
 
Cross Country continues its postseason with the NCAA Midwest Regionals at Kansas!
Wrestling looks to build on its strong start as the Huskies compete at the Michigan State Open!
 

**ALL TIMES CENTRAL**

**TICKET INFORMATION**

Call 815-752-6800 or stop by the NIU Athletics Ticket Office in the Convocation Center.

Remember, NIU students attend ALL Huskie regular season games for FREE.

--NIU--

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