DeKALB | For the second time this season, the NIU men's soccer team played the role of ‘David.' A 1-0 victory on Sunday over Portland, the ‘Goliath' in the equation, improved NIU to 5-3 and has set the stage for a showdown today at No. 12 Notre Dame...

NIU athletics finds itself in an interesting time — one where history may be divided between before and after. On the outside, the program looks to be a growing beacon of success. Running back Garrett Wolfe is making national headlines, the walls of...

DeKALB | Go west young men, if you enjoy a challenge. A pair of opponents with a long and successful soccer lineage awaits the NIU men's soccer team. NIU squares off against Washington (5-0), ranked No. 4 in the country, on Friday, and Portland (1-0-2)...

DeKALB | He hasn't been the flashiest or the highest scorer, but when it comes down to crunch time, defender and midfielder Chris Rufa has been the go-to guy for the men's soccer team. The junior is second in the MAC in assists per game at 0.50, but more...

DeKALB | It wasn't pretty, but it was effective. The NIU men's soccer team (4-2) ground out a pair of wins against two physical teams at the Adidas/Baymont Inn Invitational. NIU picked up the game winner in the 50th minute in Friday's 2-1 victory over...

DeKALB | Expect a pair of defensive struggles at the NIU-Adidas/Baymont Inn Invitational this weekend at the Huskies's soccer field near the Convocation Center. The NIU men's soccer team (2-2-0) will face Drake (3-1-0) at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and Bradley...

Despite already having a solid roster, the NIU baseball coaching staff managed to make a few improvements by signing seven players for the 2007 campaign. Though there weren't many openings available, NIU coach Ed Mathey said they were able to fill some...

The NIU men's soccer team is ready to show they belong. NIU is slated to play Michigan State (2-0-0) and Michigan (0-2-0) at the Michigan State Tournament in East Lansing at 1:30 p.m. Friday and Sunday. "This is the best soccer tournament in the country...

Three things describe the 2006 season for the NIU men's soccer team: elevated expectations, a tough schedule and a balanced roster. "If we set the bar as high as we've set it, we've got to win," NIU men's soccer coach Steve Simmons said. Three years ago...

There is a ‘sleeper' on every roster. In the NCAA, every new school year ushers in a new batch of ‘sleepers': hidden gems with limitless and undiscovered talent. An abundance of talent will make these Huskies household names for all NIU fans. In football,...

An air of uncertainty surrounds a key component of the women's soccer team: senior mid-fielder Elaine Eliadis will be out indefinitely because of an injury to her knee. According to NIU's Sports Information Department, it is not entirely known when the...

Volleyball Victor E. Court was brought back to life this weekend as the NIU volleyball team hosted the Comfort Inn and Suites Invitational. NIU (2-1) began the weekend on Friday night against Eastern Kentucky (1-2). The Huskies came into the match having...