Nov. 5, 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
Weekly NIU Football Press Conference with Rod Carey and Huskie Players
Thursday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 13 at 12:15 p.m. CT
WATCH LIVE – Hear from Coach Carey and the players as they preview the Buffalo and Western Michigan games 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!
NIU at Buffalo, UB Stadium, Amherst, N.Y.
Wednesday, November 11, 7 p.m.
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 UBBulls.com
FOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
Inside Huskie Football with NIU head coach Rod Carey
Monday, November 9, 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
Volleyball
NIU vs. Toledo, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Friday, November 6, 7 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT -- Great tickets are still available as the Huskies rally against the Rockets at Victor E. Court on Friday night! More information here
PROMOTIONs – Social Media Night, Tweet @NIUVolleyball throughout the match for a chance to win! Also enjoy The All-Fan Serve Challenge, the NIU Silverettes, music provided by DJ Toxic and the Huskie Pep Band!
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 vs. Ball State, Victor E. Court, DeKalb, Ill.
Saturday, November 7th, 4 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT -- Great tickets are still available as the Huskies try to calm the Cardinals at Victor E. Court on Saturday night! More information here
PROMOTIONS – It’s Volleyball Basket Catch night and music will be provided by DJ Toxic!
WATCH – See the game live on NIUHuskies.com via NIUTube
STATS – Follow Live Stats on NIUHuskies.com
FOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
Women’s Basketball
NIU vs. St. Francis (Exhibition), Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Saturday, November 7, 1 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT – Get your first look at the new NIU women’s basketball team under first-year head coach Lisa Carlsen! Buy tickets and SEASON TICKETS here!
STATS – Follow Live Stats on NIUHuskies.com
Men’s Soccer
NIU at West Virginia, Dlesk Soccer Stadium, Morgantown, W.V.
Friday, November 6th, 5 p.m.
WATCH – The contest on WVUSports.com
STATS – Follow Live Stats on StatBroadcast.com
FOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
Upcoming Special Events
Victor E. Ball – Rich Harvest Farms, 2330 Granart Road, Sugar Grove, Ill. 60554
Saturday, November 7th, 5:30 p.m.
BE THERE – NIU’s new premier fundraising gala is now SOLD OUT, but you can participate or sponsor an NIU student-athlete! More information available here.
SILENT AUCTION – OPEN NOW, anyone can bid on some tremendous items and experiences -- from trips with the Huskies to gear from your favorite team to signed memorabilia -- all on the Victor E. Ball’s silent auction page here.
Mondays with Monty - Fanatico Cucina Italiana, 1215 Blackhawk Road, DeKalb, Ill. 60115
Monday, November 9th, 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 previews the upcoming hoops season and brings in special guests for the event.
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.
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:
Wrestling opens its 2015-16 season at the EMU Duals with four challenging matchups!
**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.
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