https://niccathletics.com en-us https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260511hk5amv “We are happy to come away with two all-region selections after year one,” Coach Conner Klostermann said. “Receiving postseason awards is a reflection of some on-field success as a team." Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260511hk5amv https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260430-4glx18wm The Cougars trailed 1-0 going to the bottom of the ninth versus Ellsworth on April 29. Then, Kaden Alstad tied the game with a solo homer in the first at-bat in the bottom of the ninth. The very next batter was Nico Olszewski, and he ended it. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260430-4glx18wm https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260427hwji3g Cougar baseball secured their first series win of the season April 25 and 26 when they hosted the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Trojans. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260427hwji3g https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260426-v5nj04d2 NICC clinched a season series win on April 26, 2026, thanks to solid pitching and two home runs by Damin Churchman. He and Head Coach Conner Klostermann shared postgame comments with Ben Wiederholt and Luke Maiers. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260426-v5nj04d2 https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260426-3ui5sgum Jake Schmidt, Nico Olszewski and Andrew Rottinghaus send three baseballs out of Paul Scherrman Field on April 26, 2026. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260426-3ui5sgum https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260407g5upgk Cougar baseball took on a rescheduled Easter Weekend series in Boone, Iowa, at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), April 5 - 6. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260407g5upgk https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260324iepbk8 The Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) baseball team traveled to Indian Hills Community College for a weekend series on March 21 and 22. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260324iepbk8 https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260319ysbvbk The Cougar baseball team came into their doubleheader with Rock Valley College on March 19 on a lengthy losing streak. The streak would extend one more game, but a big comeback propelled them to a win in the second. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260319ysbvbk https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260321-4j5csmog After dropping game one of their doubleheader against Rock Valley, the baseball team rallied from an 11-4 deficit in the final two innings to steal the game and win 12-11. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260321-4j5csmog https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260216-bm711vio Feb. 15, 2026 - NICC wins game two of a doubleheader thanks to four long-balls from Jake Schmidt, Andrew Rottinghaus, Michael Kleinhans Jr. and Kaden Alstad. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260216-bm711vio https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260120nvf4sa “We have a group of guys who love to compete and do what is necessary to improve their game,” Coach Klostermann said. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260120nvf4sa https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260112i9176u "Our student-athletes did a great job during the fall semester and have set an amazing precedent for semesters to come, achieving an overall department grade point average of 3.30,” Athletic Director Nick Weinmeister said. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260112i9176u https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209mx29go "I couldn't be more excited about the 2026 recruiting class,” Athletic Director Nick Weinmeister said. “Our coaches have spent a lot of time securing commitments and continue to raise the competitiveness of our athletic programs." Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209mx29go https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251119gdznav Student-athletes arrived at Northeast Iowa Community College’s (NICC) campus in the middle of August, and this was the official start for Cougar athletics programs. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251119gdznav https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20251002khgcsp "Both of these coaches will be game changers for us to help provide the level of development and attention to detail we are looking for," Head Coach Conner Klostermann said. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20251002khgcsp https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250411fuafoj "I am grateful to the City of Farley and the Parks and Recreation Division for their willingness to partner with NICC Athletics and make Farley Park the home of Cougar Baseball and Softball,” Head Softball Coach and Athletic Director Nick Weinmeister said. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250411fuafoj https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250317heonrk NICC Cougars Head Baseball Coach Conner Klostermann joined Nick Maneman to go a little more in-depth about what's happening with the baseball program—updates, athletics, facility and roster breakdown on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250317heonrk https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250110oafjmd "The first and most important step to building a program is assembling a roster to be as strong as possible in the always competitive Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC)," Head Coach Conner Klostermann said. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250110oafjmd https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113hbo3mr While at Northern State, Harrell was instrumental in the development of the program's first all-conference catcher in over six seasons. At almost every stop along his journey, he’s seen success. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113hbo3mr https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113hgphmr "I’m thrilled that we were unanimously voted into the NJCAA and will also be competing members in Region 11 within the ICCAC,” Athletic Director Nick Weinmeister said. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113hgphmr https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113p1llmj Weinmeister and Klostermann both agree that NICC is positioned in a great area that can make them a sustainable, competitive program. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113p1llmj https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113pdb4rs NICC is building its athletics capacity to include baseball, softball, men's and women's cross country and dance, in addition to the College's growing sports shooting and esports teams. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113pdb4rs https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2024-25/releases/20250114ew0pp7 Northeast Iowa Community College has been developing athletic programs over the last few years in hopes of growing its student population. On May 1, the College officially hired Nick Weinmeister to fill the athletic director position. Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2024-25/releases/20250114ew0pp7