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Gallery: Huskies face undefeated Western Michigan

Huskies fall 2-1 to no. 14 ranked Broncos
By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
October 15, 2024
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Sophomore defender Luka Vasic (4) clears the ball from the net. NIU lost 1-2 against #14 Western Michigan on Saturday, making them 2-10 overall and 0-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Sophomore forward Sam Divis (11) breaks away from Western Michigan sophomore midfielder Noah James (10). Divis passed back to freshman defender Tom Dahlin (3) who sent the ball further downfield to the Southeast corner. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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