"A two-nil deficit in college soccer is like being three touchdowns behind," NIU head coach Steve Simmons said. "It's a major gut check." And a reality check hit the NIU men's soccer team hard as they found themselves two goals behind SIU-Edwardsville...

The NIU men's soccer team was down 2-0 to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at one point during it's first game at the new soccer complex on west campus. The home crowd was not to be disappointed though as the Huskies won 3-2 in double overtime. Junior Danny...

Its bags and suitcases are packed and the NIU men's soccer team is ready to move into its new home. As the Huskies prepare for their home opener, the team will be doing so at an all new soccer complex at NIU. The old field has been revamped to fit the...

‘Shut out' was the main theme for NIU men's soccer this weekend. That's because goalie Joe Zimka posted two shutouts at the Northwestern Lakeside Classic this past weekend. The Huskies (2-0) started off the season on the right foot, as they beat...

Soccer and creativity rarely go hand-in-hand. But for NIU goalie Joe Zimka, many creative opportunities have come to him through student athletics. From designing a championship ring, to creating a dog for Huskies on Parade, Zimka uses his creativity...

Anticipation grew as fans and parents waited patiently for the NIU men's soccer team to begin their home opener on Aug. 22. The team practiced shooting drills, coaches taught from the sidelines and fans cheered from the bleachers at Huskie Stadium. All...

New NIU athletic director Jeff Compher began his duties at the university on June 2, after being named to the position on April 15. Compher came to DeKalb from Seattle, where he spent the last three years as executive associate athletic director at the...

Most NIU athletic teams have their own facility to practice at and host events. The football team has Huskie Stadium, the basketball team has the Convocation Center. Some teams, though, aren't so lucky. For instance, the NIU women's track and field team,...

Looking to rebound from a loss to DePaul, the NIU men's tennis team dominated Southern Illinois, keeping some impressive streaks alive in a 7-0 victory in Rockford. "I felt we played very well," NIU head coach Pontus Hiort said. "We hadn't beaten SIU...

It will seem like a normal Saturday during the late fall this weekend. The air will be cold, the trees will be leafless and football will be played in Huskie Stadium. Yes, football - at least what most the world calls football - will be played. The NIU...

FOOTBALL Grade: INCOMPLETE This student missed too many classes but provided a doctors note. I cannot fail this student for medical reasons; however, I can't pass them either. Student must get this card signed by parent or guardian and return next fall...

An unexpected story emerged this semester, as the NIU women's soccer team had the most successful season of all of the fall sports. After an up-and-down, roller-coaster start, NIU finished its last six games with a 5-0-1 record. Overall, the Huskies finished...