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Road trips slated for 3 NIU squads

By Mike Morris | September 14, 1988

The NIU men's golf team will swing into action this weekend coming off an eighth-place finish in the University of Minnesota Invitational last weekend. The Huskies will travel to the University of Northern Iowa to participate in the Northern Iowa Fall...

Field hockey’s Fike finishing moving career

By Jim Engineer | September 14, 1988

Heading into her fourth year as a member of the NIU field hockey team, 21-year-old Mary Fike looks to help the Huskies to a successful season. As a center-halfback, Fike's position is a demanding one, involving a lot of running and the responsibility...

Hoosiers, Snow nip Huskies 2-1

By Bob Regan | September 14, 1988

Huskie soccer coach Willy Roy and his players dropped a tough match last night to Indiana down in Bloomington, Ind., by a narrow 2-1 margin. The Hoosiers were rated No. 2 nationally going into the contest and were taken by surprise. IU's star forward...

‘91 U.S. Open course, weather hinder golfers

By Eric Burt | September 13, 1988

NIU men's golf coach Jack Pheanis returned from Minneapolis "pleased with a number of things." His team had just finished eighth at the 13-team University of Minnesota Invitational, and he had gotten a good look at his five qualifiers. "I like to think...

Huskies to battle No. 2

By Bob Regan | September 13, 1988

NIU will be on the road tonight battling Indiana University, but do not expect any free throws, jump shots or slam dunks in this game. The IU soccer team will host coach Willy Roy's Huskies in a 7:30 match in Bloomington. The game can be seen Thursday...

Foley takes game beyond the backs

By Dave Elsesser | September 13, 1988

NIU right defensive end Phil Foley fits the mold of the prototype NFL right-side pass rusher in that he uses both speed and power to get to the quarterback. And while the 6-foot-2, 207-pound senior doesn't compare size-wise with a Richard Dent or a Chris...

Darby makes debut as Huskie Running Man

By Tom Clegg | September 11, 1988

Who was that guy playing quarterback for NIU Saturday night? He's James Darby, the Huskie football team's answer to the "Running Man." Darby got the start when doctors advised NIU coaches that Marshall Taylor's jaw, injured last week, could be injured...

Indiana Invitational boasts Huskie tennis individuals

September 11, 1988

While the U.S. Open was continuing its action, Indiana hosted its own tennis tournament which proved to be prosperous for certain individuals on the Huskie team. Sophomore Kathi Kennedy was the only NIU player to go through the weekend undefeated at her...

Field hockey sweeps out east coast with four wins

September 11, 1988

NIU's field hockey squad left the east coast clean over the weekend after a three-day, four match sweep. The Huskies' winning ways began on Friday by defeating American University 5-0. On Saturday, Richmond and Loyola College fell prey to the Huskies...

Kansas State and Mississippi invade DeKalb

By Mike Morris | September 8, 1988

The Kansas State Wildcats and the Mississippi Lady Rebels will invade DeKalb to participate in the NIU Triangular volleyball tournament this weekend. And NIU head volleyball coach Pete Waite put his Huskies through a rigorous four-hour practice Thursday...

NIU grabs a victory on the road by beating the Loyola Ramblers

By Bob Regan | September 7, 1988

Victory on the road was attainable for the NIU soccer team last night as the Huskies defeated Loyola University 4-1 in Chicago. The game was the Huskies second of the fall schedule and allowed the team to make up for the season-opening loss to Southern...

Field hockey drops match to the ‘Cats

September 7, 1988

NIU's field hockey squad lost a 3-0 decision to the Northwestern Wildcats Wednesday afternoon at Dyche Stadium. The Huskies slate fell to 1-2 while the 'Cats made it their season-opening victory, for a 1-0 record. NU's Antoinette Lucas started things...