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Sophomore defender Anthony Markanich pressures an opponent Tuesday during a match against Eastern Illinois University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex in DeKalb.

Men’s soccer finished non-conference play with strong performance

By Marcel Carrasco | October 9, 2019

Sophomore defender Anthony Markanich pressures an opponent Tuesday during a match against Eastern Illinois University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex in DeKalb.

Men’s soccer to face EIU at home, last game before MAC play

By Marcel Carrasco | October 7, 2019

DeKALB –  Coming off a difficult 5-0 loss Saturday against Saint Mary’s College – California, the men’s soccer team has a chance to regroup 6 p.m. Tuesday when it faces Eastern Illinois University in front of a home crowd at the Soccer and Track...

Saint Mary’s proved its power with a shutout win over Huskies

By Quentin Wilson | October 6, 2019

DeKALB —  The men’s soccer team lost its second game in a row, falling to St. Mary’s College of California 5-0 at home.“They exposed a lot of our weaknesses and showed us what we need to work on,” first-year goalkeeper Martin Sanchez said.The...

Mens soccer defends a cross Sept. 13 in a match against Marquette University in an eventual 3-1 loss by NIU.

Men’s soccer to travel to Chicago for UIC bout, face St. Mary’s on Saturday at home

By Quentin Wilson | September 30, 2019

DeKALB —  After grinding out two overtime victories, the men’s soccer team has a chance to extend its winning streak.This week, the Huskies will face two of their toughest opponents with matches 7 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Illinois – Chicago...

Markanich’s overtime goal pushes Huskies past Western Illinois

By Marcel Carrasco | September 30, 2019

DeKALB — Another overtime victory is in the books for the men’s soccer team, extending its streak to four consecutive victories. The Huskies won 2-1 Saturday against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks in Macomb.Both teams posted 14 shots,...

Banuelos’ overtime winner hands NIU its third consecutive victory

By Marcel Carrasco | September 24, 2019

DeKALB — For a second the action froze and the lights lit up Tuesday for Enrique Banuelos, Huskie redshirt first-year forward, when he scored on a free kick to give the Huskies a 1-0 overtime win at home against the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.Milwaukee...

Junior midfielder Alex Welch positions himself for a pass as an opponent provides pressure Sept. 15 against Bradley University in a 2-1 home win.

Huskies surge to first road victory with three goals

By Quentin Wilson | September 21, 2019

Junior midfielder Alex Welch positions himself for a pass as an opponent provides pressure Sept. 15 against Bradley University in a 2-1 home win.

First-year defender Adrian Lara moves the ball downfield Sunday at home against Bradley University.

Men’s soccer notches its first win of the season

By Quentin Wilson | September 16, 2019

First-year defender Adrian Lara moves the ball downfield Sunday at home against Bradley University.

Last week in NIU Athletics (9/9 - 9/15)

Last week in NIU Athletics (9/9 – 9/15)

By Matt Boecker | September 16, 2019

DeKALB — Men’s soccer notched their first win of the season and football took one on the chin.Men’s soccerMen’s soccer goes 1-1 on the weekend, losing to Marquette University and beating Bradley University.Sophomore forward Nick Markanich opened...

Men’s soccer concedes three after scoring first in loss to Marquette

Men’s soccer concedes three after scoring first in loss to Marquette

By Marcel Carrasco | September 13, 2019

Sophomore forward Nick Markanich (center) and sophomore defender Anthony Markanich (right) pressure an opponent during a 3-1 loss Friday to Marquette University at Valley Fields in Milwaukee.