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Senior midfielder Camilo Estrada receives a pass in mens soccers match against Loyola-Chicago on Sept. 26. The Huskies dropped their match against Western Michigan University by a final score of 3-1. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

Sing’s 2 goals lift Western Michigan over men’s soccer

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | October 18, 2023

One goal from junior forward Taisei Arima was not enough for the NIU men’s soccer team (4-7-1, 1-3-1 MVC) to defeat the Western Michigan University Broncos (10-1-3, 4-0-1 MVC). Despite the loss, NIU holds on to the sixth spot in MVC standings.  The...

Senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek stands in front of the net during an NIU mens soccer home game. Rojek was named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

Rojek named MVC Defensive Player of the Week

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | October 18, 2023

DeKALB – Senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek has been awarded the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week after his shutout performance on Saturday against Bradley University.  After sophomore forward Taylor Davis scored the lone goal...

Senior midfielder Eddie Knight (19) dribbles past Auroras defenders, going in for his second goal in the first half on Sept. 4. Knight is tied for the team lead in goals with three. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

COLUMN: Men’s soccer entering crucial stretch

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | October 16, 2023

After a disappointing start to the season, it appears that the tide is turning for the NIU men’s soccer team.  Winning the first game of the season against Western Illinois University seemed to be a promising start, but the Huskies then went on...

Huskie junior forward Taisei Arima rushes the ball upfield during NIU mens soccers Missouri Valley Conference opener against Missouri State on Sept. 16. The Huskies shut out the Bradley University Braves Saturday by a final score of 1-0. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Men’s soccer shuts out Bradley

By Sana Polizzi, Sports Reporter | October 14, 2023

DeKALB – The NIU men's soccer team inched to within three points of competing in the MVC championship after it defeated the Bradley University Braves by a score of 1-0 Saturday.  The Huskies currently have a 1-2-1 conference record. The Braves have...

Sophomore midfielder Angel Rodriguez handles the ball on Aug. 27. Rodriguez scored the lone NIU goal on a penalty kick in the Huskies tie against Drake University on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Rodriguez’s late goal leads to tie with Drake University

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | October 7, 2023

In the 87th minute, sophomore midfielder Angel Rodriguez converted a penalty kick that saved the NIU men’s soccer team (3-6-1, 0-2-1 MVC) from defeat against the Drake University Bulldogs (2-6-2, 1-2-1 MVC).  In the 1-1 draw, both the goal from...

Sophomore midfielder Angel Rodriguez guides the ball on Aug. 27 at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex against the University of Memphis. Rodriguez scored the lone goal against the Tigers. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Men’s soccer halts winless skid at Marquette

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2023

A goal from sophomore midfielder Angel Rodriguez in the 79th minute proved to be enough to get NIU men’s soccer back into the win column.  NIU (3-6, 0-2 MVC) defeated the Marquette University Golden Eagles (7-3-1, 1-2 Big East) by a final score...

Junior forward Taisei Arima battles for the ball during mens soccers game against Missouri State University on Sept. 16. The Huskies were shut out by the Bears by a final score of 3-0. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

Men’s soccer vs Loyola ruled no-contest

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2023

DeKALB – After two lightning delays, 38 minutes of play and two goals from the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers (5-1-2, 1-0-1 A10), the match between NIU men's soccer (2-6, 0-2 MVC) and the Ramblers was ruled a no contest due to lightning.  After...

Huskie junior forward Taisei Arima rushes the ball upfield during NIU mens soccers Missouri Valley Conference opener against Missorui State on Sept. 16. The Huskies lost the game by a final score of 3-0. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

Men’s soccer falters in second straight shutout

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | September 25, 2023

DeKALB – Two late goals from Evansville (3-4-2, 1-1 MVC) powered the Purple Aces to a 2-0 victory over NIU men’s soccer (2-6, 0-2 MVC) Saturday.  Saturday’s loss was the Huskies’ fourth consecutive loss and their second straight game being...

Midfielder senior Camilo Estrada (left) stands in the rain waiting for the to return play during the Huskies Oct. 12, 2022 mens soccer game against Northwestern University at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Huskies shutout in first Missouri Valley Conference action

By Adrien De La Peña, Sports Reporter | September 16, 2023

DeKALB – NIU men’s soccer (2-5) dropped its first conference game of the season in a shutout 3-0 loss to No. 15 Missouri State University (4-0-1). This is the third loss in a row for the Huskies and the third game in the last four of being outshot...

Then-senior Luis Hernandez handles the ball in mens soccers match against UIC on Sept. 12, 2022. The Huskies lost the match 2-0. (Milly Landa | Northern Star)

Huskies drop Lewang Cup in tight match

By Adrien De La Peña, Sports Reporter | September 12, 2023

DeKALB – Missed opportunities and a lack of defense from NIU men’s soccer (2-4) led to a tough 3-2 loss against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers (2-3) in an honorary night for the Lewang Cup. The Lewang cup honors John Lewang, former...

Midfielder Camilo Estrada (Left) standing in the rain waiting for the to return into play during the Huskies Oct. 12, 2022 mens soccer game against Northwestern University at the NIU soccer and track & field complex. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

COLUMN: Huskies have leaders, offense needs spark

By Adrien De La Peña, Sports Reporter | September 12, 2023

DeKALB- NIU men’s soccer is coming off of a tough 2-1 loss to Northwestern University this past Friday. The Huskies lacked offensive opportunities against a much bigger and stronger Northwestern team. Here are a few things to look out for heading into...

Then-junior midfielder Eddie Knight (right) nagivates the ball against a BGSU defender during Oct, 25th, 2022 match at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Northwestern stuns men’s soccer in final minute

By Adrien De La Peña, Sports Reporter | September 11, 2023

DeKALB- NIU men’s soccer (2-3) was stunned by the Northwestern Wildcats (4-0-1) with a late goal at the 89:46 minute mark to give the Wildcats the 2-1 win.  Wildcat senior midfielder Rom Brown scored a top left shelf goal with only a few seconds...