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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 Men's 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 men's 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...

Men’s soccer gets shutout in rainy defeat

By Tom Burton | October 15, 2017

DeKALB — The No. 13 ranked Western Michigan Broncos were too much for the Huskies as NIU tallied their first conference loss of the season on a 5-0 defeat Saturday.The Huskies (3-8, 0-1-1 Mid-American Conference) were unable to deal with the high-powered...

Men’s soccer settles for 1-1 draw

By Mateo Avila | October 9, 2017

The men’s soccer team (3-7-1, 0-0-1 Mid-American Conference) took a double overtime draw in its first conference game against the University of West Virginia Mountaineers.A 1-1 tie forced the Huskies and the Mountaineers into overtime Saturday, where...

Freshman forward Parker Moon dribbles the ball in their home game against Valparaiso Tuesday. The Huskies lost the game 3-2.  

Men’s soccer drops fourth straight game

By Mateo Avila | October 5, 2017

Freshman forward Parker Moon dribbles the ball in their home game against Valparaiso Tuesday. The Huskies lost the game 3-2.