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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Huskies bite the Salukis in tennis matchup

By JON LEVANICH | April 1, 2008

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...

Soccer begins spring sessions

By NORTHERN STAR STAFF | March 28, 2008

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...

Team Report Cards

December 7, 2007

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...

The top sports stories of the semester

By NORTHERN STAR STAFF | December 6, 2007

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...

A conversation with Volleyball coach Ray Gooden

By RYAN STRONG | November 20, 2007

Q&A with volleyball coach Ray Gooden NS: How long have you been coaching? RG: I've been coaching college volleyball since 1994. NS: What sparked your interest in volleyball? RG: It has always been a sport that I love. I started playing volleyball...

Men’s soccer ends season in double-OT loss to Zips

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | November 19, 2007

Even if the stakes weren't so high, NIU's loss to Akron still would have been heartbreaking. But as it turns out, the Huskies fell short of extending their season another match. Steve Zakuani scored the winning goal for Akron in the 116th minute of double...

Huskies stomp out the Falcons, look toward the Zips

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | November 16, 2007

Maybe the NIU men's soccer team should play all their matches during the season with something on the line. Either that, or make sure it's playing a nationally ranked team, because both scenarios bring out the best in the Huskies. In matches earlier this...

Cubs, predictions, and mixed results for the Huskies

By JAMES NOKES | November 15, 2007

When you offered my old baseball coach an opinion, you got a customary response. "Nokes," he would say. "You know what opinions are like? I'll give you a hint; we all got ‘em and they all stink." For those of you reading between the lines, you can...

Men’s soccer advances to semifinals with 3-0 win over Bowling Green

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | November 14, 2007

On Tuesday afternoon, facing a must-win, the NIU men's soccer team played just about as complete a match as it could have. The Huskies beat Bowling Green, 3-0 in quarterfinal play of the MAC Tournament, keeping alive its hopes of defending its MAC Tournament...

Men’s soccer seeks revenge in MAC tournament game

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | November 13, 2007

The NIU men's soccer team won't need motivation for what could be its final match of the season. The Huskies have plenty of bulletin-board material for their play-in match with Bowling Green in the MAC Tournament. If the Huskies want to extend their season...

Own goal all the men’s soccer team needed to win on Senior Day

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | November 7, 2007

On a very windy and very emotional day at Huskie Soccer Field, the NIU men's soccer team achieved one small goal that coach Steve Simmons welcomed with open arms. No, the Huskies are not MAC champions. They don't even head into the MAC Tournament with...

Loss to Bowling Green means postseason rematch

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | November 5, 2007

Though the NIU men's soccer team couldn't end its MAC schedule with a victory, they will get a chance at revenge when the postseason tournament rolls around. The Huskies lost 3-1 to Bowling Green on Friday - their last MAC match. But they will travel...

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