Jan. 4, 2016 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**
Men’s Basketball
NIU vs. Ohio, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Wednesday, January 6, 7 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT – See the NIU MAC opener in person as the Huskies look to maintain their undefeated home record against the talented Bobcats of Ohio! BUY TICKETS HEREPROMOTIONS – It’s Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night and DJ Toxic will provide the music!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
NIU vs. Eastern Michigan, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Saturday, January 9, 7:30 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT – See the Huskies defend the Convo in a doubleheader on Saturday night against MAC West rival Eastern Michigan! BUY TICKETS HEREPROMOTIONS – All kids 13 and under in their youth basketball jerseys receive $4 tickets! Enjoy two NIU basketball games for the price of one as well! DJ Ray and Just for Kix – DeKalb will perform, while pre-game KidZone and post-game autographs will also be available, along with Victor E. Huskie’s New Year Party and Mascot Mania!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
Women’s Basketball
NIU at Miami, Millett Hall, Oxford, Ohio
Wednesday, January 6, 6 p.m.
WATCH – See the game live on ESPN3 or via the WatchESPN appLISTEN – Tune in live on:
-FM 92.9 and AM 1180 WSQR (Sycamore)
-On NIUTube via NIUHuskies.comSTATS – Follow Live Stats on NIUHuskies.com
FOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
NIU vs. Eastern Michigan, Convocation Center, DeKalb, Ill.
Saturday, January 9, 5 p.m.
EXPERIENCE IT – See the Huskies defend the Convo in a doubleheader on Saturday night against MAC West rival Eastern Michigan! BUY TICKETS HEREPROMOTIONS – All kids 13 and under in their youth basketball jerseys receive $4 tickets! Enjoy two NIU basketball games for the price of one as well! DJ Ray and Just for Kix – DeKalb will perform, while pre-game KidZone and post-game autographs will also be available, along with Victor E. Huskie’s New Year Party and Mascot Mania!WATCH – See the game live on ESPN3 or via the WatchESPN app
LISTEN – Tune in live on:
-FM 98.9 and AM 1360 WLBK (DeKalb)
-On NIUTube via NIUHuskies.com
STATS – Follow Live Stats on NIUHuskies.com
FOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
Wrestling
NIU vs. Northern Iowa, Victor E. Court, DeKalb, Ill.
Friday, January 8, 7 p.m.
BE THERE – Admission is FREE as the Huskies welcome another ranked MAC foe to DeKalb!WATCH – See the dual live on NIUHuskies.com via NIUTube ($)FOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
NIU vs. Illinois, Victor E. Court, DeKalb, Ill.
Sunday, January 10, 1 p.m.
BE THERE – Admission is FREE as NIU wrestling welcomes top-10 Illinois for an in-state showdown!WATCH – See the dual live on ESPN3 or via the WatchESPN appFOLLOW – Updates on Twitter on NIU Huskies Gameday @NIUScores
Upcoming Special Events
Mondays with Monty - Fanatico Cucina Italiana, 1215 Blackhawk Road, DeKalb, Ill. 60115
Monday, February 15th, 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, January 19th, 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 coaches Connie Teaberry from track & field and Adrian Myers from cross country. Food and drink will be served for $10.
NIU Weekly
NIU Weekly Radio Show – NEXT SHOW: January 8
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 continues its indoor season at Purdue for the Gene Edmonds Cup meet!
Gymnastics opens its 2016 campaign with a road matchup at Iowa on Saturday!
**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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