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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

Long shots again, Huskies take on No. 12 Notre Dame

By James Nokes | September 20, 2006

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...

Which way to go? NIU athletics at crossroad

By Sean Ostruszka | September 19, 2006

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...

Tournament sends soccer team over to west coast

September 15, 2006

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)...

Talking success and movies with Rufa

By Lacy Searcy | September 13, 2006

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...

Playing a terrible host

By James Nokes | September 11, 2006

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...

NIU to host four-team tournament

By James Nokes | September 8, 2006

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...

NIU baseball adds new recruits for ‘07

By Lacy searcy | September 6, 2006

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...

Time to prove that they belong

By James Nokes | August 31, 2006

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...

NIU welcomes heightened expectations

By James Nokes | August 30, 2006

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...

Unearthing NIU’s soon-to-be Fall gems

By James Nokes | August 29, 2006

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,...

Women’s soccer loses Eliadis to injury

By Lacy Searcy | August 29, 2006

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 kicks off season with two wins Eastern Kentucky

By Ben Gross | August 28, 2006

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...

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