The Big Ten will make its way to DeKalb this weekend as the NIU men’s soccer team hosts the University of Wisconsin today at 3 p.m. and Northwestern Sunday at 2:15 p.m.

The Huskies have won 14 in a row against the Wildcats, who are trying to avoid a winless season. Their record stands at 0-11-2.

With luck, UW will be in a giving mood as the Huskies (3-10-0) will try to stop a three-match losing streak. The Badgers have fallen in their last four matches against the Huskies.

“It’s always a good match against these two teams,” said assistant coach Karsten Roy. “They both bring winning attitudes and will be ready to play.”

Luck is a part of any sport, and it has not been on the side of the Huskies this season. Five of the Huskies’ 10 losses have been by one goal.

“Things just haven’t been bouncing the right way for us,” said senior Phil Diehl. “You never know, we might end up winning the rest of our matches, we might end up winning the MAC.”

Roy stressed that the Huskies consistently need to attack the opposing goal. The team has scored only three goals during its current 1-7-0 slide.

“I think playing smart and playing well in the offensive third will give us offensive opportunities,” said Roy.

Roy says the Huskies will have no excuse not to come out strong for the opening whistle today.

They have been idle since they lost to rival Wisconsin-Milwaukee 3-0 Oct. 17.

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