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Huskie soccer gets second straight shutout

By Roland Hacker | September 23, 2018

The men’s soccer team continued its dominant stretch Friday with the fourth straight win and third straight clean sheet against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers.The Huskies four game winning streak is the team’s longest streak since 2011....

Huskies post second consecutive clean sheet

By Marcel Carrasco | September 19, 2018

The Huskies secured a well-fought win Tuesday over the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames.“I think it was a great performance tonight, a great win,” Head Coach Ryan Swan said. “Obviously, UIC [is] a very strong, very experienced team. “I thought...

Huskies shut out Leathernecks

By Roland Hacker | September 12, 2018

The men’s soccer team won a nailbiter at home Wednesday against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks 1-0.The Huskies scored the only goal of the game in minute 13 with a header from freshman defender Diego Sanz. NIU has scored the opening goal...

The NIU Mens Soccer squad gathers in celebration after taking an early lead over the Mastodons.

Huskie soccer tops Mastodons in physical clash

By Roland Hacker | September 9, 2018

The NIU Men's Soccer squad gathers in celebration after taking an early lead over the Mastodons.

Huskies aided by twin chemistry

By Roland Hacker | September 6, 2018

There is a dynamic sibling duo suiting up for the men’s soccer team this season: Nick and Anthony Markanich.The twin brothers have already combined for two goals and an assist through four games this season.Anthony plays defense while Nick plays forward...

Huskies slow start spells doom against Green Bay

By Roland Hacker | August 30, 2018

The men’s soccer team dropped a tough contest Monday to the University of Green Bay Phoenix 3-2. The loss reduces the Huskies back to a .500 record through two games in the season.A wild five-goal first half produced all of the game’s goals.NIU drew...

Men’s soccer motivated to improve after disappointing 2017

By Roland Hacker | July 30, 2018

The 2018 men’s soccer season is on the horizon and will begin with a series of exhibition matches starting Aug. 12 at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex.The Huskies take on the St. Louis Community College Archers in an exhibition to open the...

The mens tennis team finished the season with a 15-8 overall record, and a 5-1 Mid-American Conference record.

Top 5 Teams of Academic Year

By Tom Burton | May 7, 2018

The men's tennis team finished the season with a 15-8 overall record, and a 5-1 Mid-American Conference record.

Men’s soccer adds five to roster

By Northern Star Staff | February 12, 2018

DeKALB — The men’s soccer team announced Friday the team’s first five signees for the incoming recruiting class for the upcoming 2018 season.The Huskies announced the signings of Adrian Corona, Anthony Markanich, Nick Markanich, Louis Sala and Pierce...

Men’s soccer loses sixth of last seven

By Tom Burton | October 23, 2017

DeKALB — The men’s soccer team could not get a win on senior night for the final home game for a select group of players.Before the game, NIU honored their seniors in goalkeeper Drew Donnally, midfielder Giovanni Garcia, defender Luke Read and midfielder...