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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

Oregon State and Gonzaga await the NIU soccer team

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | September 21, 2007

The upcoming road trip for men's soccer could send the team in one of two directions. If they're not careful, it's possible that they could lose both matches this weekend against two quality opponents in Oregon State and Gonzaga, further dropping the...

Men’s soccer sees role reversal in its opponents

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | September 19, 2007

The NIU men's soccer team heads to the west coast this weekend for games Friday against Oregon State and Saturday against Gonzaga. The Huskies' two opponents tentatively are heading in different directions. Oregon State has lost two straight matches at...

Men’s soccer no longer an underdog

By JAMES NOKES | September 17, 2007

No longer will they be able to play the role of underdog. The NIU men's soccer team is no longer the little team that sneaks up on its opponents with hard-nosed play. They are now more like the pavement-pounding trains that rumble through the downtown...

Men’s soccer settles for draw with late strikes

By JAMES NOKES | September 17, 2007

No longer will they be able to play the role of underdog. The NIU men's soccer team is no longer the little team that sneaks up on its opponents with hard-nosed play. They are now more like the pavement-pounding trains that rumble through the downtown...

Bulldogs break men’s soccer’s unbeaten home streak

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | September 17, 2007

Anyone who attended the NIU men's soccer game against Butler Sunday witnessed something that hasn't happened in almost two years - a Huskie home loss. Dustin Mares scored the game-winner for the Bulldogs in double overtime to beat NIU 2-1 Sunday in the...

Men’s soccer looking to keep perfect home game record

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | September 14, 2007

After starting the season with four road games, the NIU men's soccer team comes home for a much-anticipated home-opener today. The Huskies host the NIU Adidas/Baymont Inn Invitational starting today, with play starting at 4:30 p.m. against Missouri-Kansas...

Men’s soccer records loss, tie in weekend tourney

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | September 10, 2007

The Northern Illinois men's soccer team ended its weekend on a positive note at the Mike Berticelli Tournament in South Bend, Ind., on Sunday. After losing 1-0 to No. 4 Indiana on Friday, the Huskies bounced back by tying No. 9 Notre Dame, 1-1. Coach...

Men’s soccer kicks into action in weekend Berticelli tourney

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | September 7, 2007

The NIU men's soccer team begins play today at the Mike Berticelli Tournament in South Bend, Ind. The Huskies have two matches this weekend against some familiar foes, both ranked in the top 10 in the nation, and are seeking revenge against one of those...

Men’s soccer wins on overtime free kick goal

By RYAN HAMMERSMITH | September 4, 2007

During his first season with the NIU men's soccer team, senior forward Marcus McCarty developed a knack for coming up with clutch goals. Last year, McCarty's 11 goals led the MAC, but the more impressive stat was his seven game-winning goals, which also...

Men’s soccer opens season against Bucknell

By Ryan Hammersmith | August 30, 2007

For the past two weeks, the NIU men's soccer team has been preparing for its season opener against Bucknell Friday at the Northwestern Lakeside Classic in Evanston. The Huskies have not strayed away from their daily schedule either, which has been practice,...

Rant: Men’s soccer

By James Nokes | August 30, 2007

Let's just call it "The Beast." Rather than referring to it tamely as the schedule the NIU men's soccer team will play in 2007. When it comes time to defend their MAC Title, Steve Simmons' boys will be just like Mel Gibson in Mad Max - battle-tested Road...

Men’s soccer: From good to great

By Ryan Hammersmith | August 28, 2007

As the NIU men's soccer team nears its season opener, there is one step coach Steve Simmons wants his team to make. That is the step that takes them from a good team to a great team. The Huskies enjoyed one of the most successful seasons in school history...

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