Football: NIU took on Akron in the homecoming football game. The
Huskies won 27-20 after a defensive battle with the opposing Zips. NIU rushed for 173 yards as a team with two 80+-yard rushers.
Jimmie Ward recorded his fourth consecutive game with an interception.
Volleyball: The Huskies played two matches over the week. The first at Toledo on Friday, and it ended in a
3-2 loss for NIU. The second was a
3-0 loss at Ball State on Saturday. NIU now has a 3-3 record in the MAC.