Since 1972, women's athletics has been on a journey from athletic afterthoughts to prime time players. The fact remains, however, it has only been 38 years since Title IX originally gave women the legal right to play sports at any federally-funded school,...
“It’s a [expletive] kick in the teeth.”Junior defender Francis Otira, along with the rest of the NIU men’s soccer team, was feeling the pain after falling to Hartwick 1-0 in its MAC opener Saturday afternoon.“It hurts and it needs to hurt because...
Games in the Mid-American Conference are typically filled with very physical play and a lot of energy and don't expect anything less for the NIU men's soccer conference opener. The Huskies open up MAC play at 1 p.m. Saturday against Hartwick in DeKalb...
The NIU men's soccer team experienced a tale of two different halves Wednesday night. The Huskies' unbeaten streak extended to five games after a scoreless double-overtime draw with DePaul. "In the first half, we did come out a little bit flat I think...
Freshmen have a lot on their plates. Those involved with athletics have even more, and it falls on their coaches to help them work out the kinks. "During any given week during the season, the kids will have 20 hours of football, eight hours of study hall...
Playing professional sports is a dream of kids all over the world, but only a few get to live out those ambitions. Former NIU men's soccer midfielder Luis De La Cerda got to live out his dream this past year with Reboceros De La Piedad in the Liga de...
PEORIA | Following a not-so-ideal start, the NIU men’s soccer team has reeled off four wins in a row. The Huskies defeated Bradley in Peoria 2-0 on Friday for their second straight shutout. “I’d say we’re in a better place than we were two weeks...
Even in an age where coaches study game tape like scripture, no bench boss knows exactly what they’re going to see until game day. Any number of things can change once the game clock starts ticking. An injury can occur, the weather can change or a team...
DeKALB | The NIU identity has been lost for the men’s soccer program, but after three straight wins, it may be found again. After defeating Holy Cross 2-1 and Gonzaga 1-0 in the Lakeside Classic in Evanston, the Huskies look to be back on track, but...
DeKALB | Finding the will to win has not come early in the season for the NIU men's soccer team, but there is still a glimmer after its first win of the year. The Huskies split the weekend with a 2-1 loss to Oregon State Friday and then a 2-0 win over...
Energy should be high when the NIU men’s soccer team takes the pitch in its 2010 home opener. The Huskies play host for the NIU Adidas/Magnuson Inn Invitational to Oregon State and former head coach Steve Simmons today at 5 p.m. and finish the weekend...
Looking to continue its success from the undefeated offseason, the NIU men's soccer team took a minor stumble out of the starting gate of the 2010 campaign. As the dust settled on opening weekend, the Huskies left Oregon without a win after a scoreless...
