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Huskies beat Bowling Green 1-0 as soccer/track complex officially opens

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 26, 2008

The NIU men's soccer team showed pride as it went on to a 1-0 victory against Bowling Green on Saturday, a game that marked the official opening of the new soccer/track complex west of Huskie Stadium. "It was a great home statement for us, especially...

Huskies look to bounce back from loss to Northwestern

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 23, 2008

Head coach Jerry Kill and his football team won't be the only ones looking for a win over Bowling Green on Saturday. The NIU men's soccer team will square off against the Falcons at noon as NIU head coach Steve Simmons and the Huskies look for another...

Huskies fall to No. 2 Northwestern 1-0

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 22, 2008

One shot was all it would take. For the second time this year, the NIU men's soccer team looked for a win over the No. 2 team in the nation. But a single shot off the head of Brian Usinger would put an end to that hope, as No. 2 Northwestern took the...

Men’s soccer faces #2 ranked Northerwestern

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 21, 2008

Another nationally ranked opponent lies ahead of the NIU men's soccer team. For the second time this year, the Huskies (7-2-4) will take on the No. 2 team in the nation. After defeating SMU earlier this season, NIU will go for another big win against...

Athletics shows its dominance in impressive Homecoming weekend

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 19, 2008

NIU athletics had a big Homecoming weekend. And when I say big, I'm not talking about the score deferential between the Huskies and the Rockets. Though the football team walked away with its 10th Homecoming win in the last 11 tries, NIU's volleyball and...

Senior soccer class proves why it will be missed

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 19, 2008

Senior day was the appropriate title for Saturday's match-up between the NIU men's soccer team and conference opponent Hartwick. As the seniors celebrated their collegiate career, defender Drew Jeskey showed the team why his class will be missed.The senior...

The Rant: Huskie basketball to hold open practices

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 16, 2008

There's no better way to get fans interested in the upcoming Huskie basketball seasons than to hold open practices. NIU head coaches Ricardo Patton and Carol Owens understand this concept. That's why both the men's and women's basketball teams will hold...

Before football, men’s soccer to take on Hartwick

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 16, 2008

Saturday's home contest with MAC opponent Hartwick will provide the NIU men's soccer team with a chance to get back on the winning track. The start of the match is set from 12 p.m. at the NIU soccer/track complex. Since falling to then No. 6 Akron 4-0,...

NIU, UW-Milwaukee to honor former Huskie coach

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 13, 2008

Remembrance and tribute will be on the minds of the NIU men's soccer team tonight. As the Huskies travel to Wisconsin to battle Milwaukee in the annual memorial Lewang Cup, former NIU men's soccer coach John Lewang will be remembered. Lewang died in a...

Buffalo penalty kick leads to 1-1 tie with men’s soccer

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 12, 2008

The pitch in Buffalo this weekend was the closest thing to a war zone the NIU men's soccer team had seen this season. "It wasn't an all out war scenario, but it was a typical hard fought MAC contest," said NIU men's soccer coach Steve Simmons of his team's...

Men’s soccer puts loss behind them as they face Buffalo

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 9, 2008

Forgetting about last week's loss to No. 6 Akron, the Huskies are looking forward to a fresh start against another tough MAC opponent. The team will square off against conference heavyweight Buffalo tonight at 6 p.m. in New York. Senior defender Drew...

Head men’s soccer coach shares personal thoughts and passions

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 1, 2008

It's a long journey to the top, but NIU men's soccer coach Steve Simmons is on his way. After both playing and coaching at the collegiate level, Simmons is known as one of the top coaches in men's soccer. The Huskies (6-1-2 overall, 1-0 MAC) are ranked...