The Chicago Sun-Times

The Chicago Sun-Times: Serious injuries overshadow win

The Northern Illinois sports information office confirmed two Huskies suffered serious injuries during the team's 40-28 victory at Ball State on Saturday night. X-rays revealed tight end Jake Nordin broke his left leg and will be lost for the season. Nordin's fracture will require surgery. Defensive back Bradley Pruitt suffered ''bruised lungs'' and spent Saturday and Sunday nights in a Muncie, Ind., hospital, according to NIU staff.