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Men’s soccer ties its season home opener

By Marcel Carrasco | September 8, 2019

DeKALB — An overtime period was not enough to declare a winner during the men’s soccer match Friday.The Huskies opened their homestead with a 1-1 draw against University of Wisconsin – Green Bay.Green Bay was first on the score sheet with a goal...

This week in NIU Athletics (Week 9/3 - 9/8)

This week in NIU Athletics (Week 9/3 – 9/8)

By Quintin Wilson | September 3, 2019

DeKALB — After a great opening week of Huskie athletics, here is what you have to look forward to this week:FootballAfter an impressive victory in their home opener against Illinois State, the Huskies look to keep their momentum Saturday at the University...

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers eyes the left side of the field for an open receiver Saturday against Illinois State University at Huskie Stadium.

Football victory headlines opening week matches in NIU Athletics

By Matt Boecker | September 3, 2019

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers eyes the left side of the field for an open receiver Saturday against Illinois State University at Huskie Stadium.

Mens soccer poised to make jump in Swans third year at the helm

Men’s soccer poised to make jump in Swan’s third year at the helm

By Marcel Carrasco | August 26, 2019

Defender Anthony Markanich controls the ball with space against Drake University Oct. 16, 2018 at NIU Soccer Complex.

Attending Huskie sporting events important for programs’ success

By Maddie Barrett | August 26, 2019

DeKALB — The fans' support, the food and the entertainment are all key reasons to attend games.Attending games gives you the opportunity to meet people, eat snacks, tailgate and cheer on our Huskies.We have competitive athletic programs at NIU. Our...

New athletics ticket system set to take place this fall

New athletics ticket system set to take place this fall

By Maddie Barrett | August 23, 2019

DeKALB— NIU Athletics is launching a new and convenient way to gain access into athletic events. The days of forgetting your OneCards are over, as students can now present their tickets at the gate electronically through their smartphones.All full-time...

Huskies top DeKalb United in inaugural DeKalb Derby

By Marcel Carrasco | April 30, 2019

DeKALB --  A hat-trick from transfer first-year Enrique Banuelos led the Huskies to a 3-0 win Friday over DeKalb County United in the first DeKalb Derby.Banuelos needed only one period to paint the scoresheet. His first goal came six minutes into the...

Men’s Soccer set to face DeKalb County United in Friendly

By Marcel Carrasco | April 25, 2019

DeKALB — Spring soccer will come to an end 7 p.m. Friday when the men’s soccer team faces DeKalb County United at the NIU Soccer and Track and Field Complex.The friendly will be the first match between the teams. NIU is coming off an eight-win season...