Dec. 2, 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
MAC Championship Game: NIU vs. Bowling Green, Ford Field, Detroit, Mich.
Friday, December 4, 7 p.m.BE THERE – Cheer on the Huskies as they play in their sixth consecutive MAC Championship Game. Tickets for the 2015 Marathon MAC Championship game are on sale now through the NIU Athletics Ticket Office and NIUHuskies.com for just $20 each.To order tickets for the game at Ford Field in Detroit:
- Click here
• Copy and paste this URL in your browser: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/northernillinois/EN/buy/details/16FBMAC
• Print, complete and send in the >PDF Form (click here)
• Call 815-753-PACK (7225) Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm
WATCH – Catch the game live on ESPN2 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 – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
Inside Huskie Football with NIU head coach Rod Carey
Monday, December 7, 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 vs. Chicago State, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Wednesday, December 2, 7 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT – Support the NIU men’s basketball team as the Huskies look to build on their undefeated start to the season! Buy tickets here!
PROMOTIONS – Enjoy the National Anthem and music from the Huskie Pep Band! On Broadway Dancers will be performing at falftime and there will be a special appearance by Mission!
WATCH – See the game live on ESPN3 or via the WatchESPN appLISTEN – Tune in live on:
-FM 98.9 and AM 1360 WLBK (DeKalb)
-AM 560 WIND The Answer (Chicago)
-On NIUTube via NIUHuskies.com
STATS – Follow Live Stats on NIUHuskies.comFOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores NIU at Missouri, Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Mo.
Friday, December 4, 7 p.m.
WATCH – See the game live on the SEC Network Plus LISTEN – Tune in live on:
-FM 98.9 and AM 1360 WLBK (DeKalb)
-On NIUTube via NIUHuskies.com
STATS – Follow Live Stats on StatBroadcast.comFOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
Wrestling
NIU vs. Central Michigan, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Thursday, December 3, 7 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT – Be there for the NIU wrestling team’s home and MAC opener as the Huskies face the nationally-ranked Chippewas at the Convocation Center! Admission is FREE to all fans.
PROMOTIONS – DJ Ray will provide the music, while t-shirts will be tossed for every NIU pin!
WATCH – Tune in live on NIUTube via NIUHuskies.com
STATS – Follow Live Stats on Trackwrestling
FOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
Women’s Basketball
NIU at Milwaukee, Klotsche Center, Milwaukee, Wis.
Thursday, December 3, 3 p.m.
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 StatBroadcast.com
FOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
Upcoming Special Events
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.
Coffee with Carlsen - Lincoln Inn, 240 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Ill. 60115
Tuesday, December 15th, 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 softball head coach Christina Sutcliffe. Food and drink will be served for $10.
NIU Weekly
NIU Weekly Radio Show – NO SHOW THIS WEEK – NEXT SHOW: December 11
Friday Nights at 10 p.m. on AM 560 The Answer (Chicago)
Re-Airs on Saturday Mornings 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:
Track & Field begins its 2015-16 season with an indoor meet at Notre Dame on Friday evening.
**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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