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Men’s soccer uninspired vs. Milwaukee

By Jacob Onak | October 30, 2013

In its second game under the lights, men’s soccer dropped its 11th match of the season to the UW-Milwaukee Panthers, 1-0.The Panthers also keep hold of the LeWang Cup, a memorial trophy that is played for each year when the two teams meet.Even with...

Redshirt junior Mackenzie Roddy spikes the ball Sept. 20 against George Washington University. NIU kept its MAC record at .500 with a win and loss this weekend.

Angelos, volleyball look to climb MAC standings

By Mike Romor | October 30, 2013

In the thick of a battle for MAC Tournament bids, volleyball knows the importance of this weekend’s home matches.NIU (13-11, 5-5 MAC) starts its weekend early with its second matchup of the season against Western Michigan (13-10, 6-4) at 6 p.m. today.NIU...

Equestrian Club to host only home show

By James Cantagallo | October 30, 2013

It’s not every day the Equestrian Club gets to ride in front of its family and friends, but this weekend will be its time to shine.The Huskies will host their one home show of the year at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday at Foxcreek Stable in Wauconda.“It...

Cross country prepares for MAC championship

By Rhema Rhea | October 30, 2013

Cross country is set for this weekend’s MAC championship, and the Huskies are looking to outperform last season’s 11th-of-12 team finish.Race execution and confidence have been emphasized throughout the season, and this week has been no different.“Workouts...

Football ready for UMass

By Brian Earle | October 30, 2013

Only one time in NIU’s history has football started its season 9-0. The Huskies will look to accomplish that feat when it takes on Massachusetts at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Gillette Stadium.The No. 17 Huskies (8-0, 4-0 MAC) will also put a number of streaks...

Women’s soccer to play final regular season game

By Steve Shonder | October 30, 2013

With only one game left in the regular season, the women’s soccer team can’t start looking ahead to the playoffs just yet.The Huskies (6-9-3, 4-4-2 MAC) will face the Toledo Rockets (5-12-1, 2-7-1 MAC) at 2 p.m. Thursday at the NIU Soccer and Track...

Breaking Down Massachusetts

By Frank Gogola | October 30, 2013

After posting a season-high 59 points against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-7, 0-4 MAC), football (8-0, 4-0 MAC) travels to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., to square off against the Massachusetts Minutemen (1-7, 1-3 MAC) 11 a.m. Saturday. The last...

Freshman Daveon Balls dribbles the ball in the game against Eastern Illinois University in February.

Basketball switches up style in coming season

By Brian Earle | October 30, 2013

Men’s basketball will have a different look to it this season based on changes to its roster and style of play.The Huskies lost their leading scorer from the last two seasons, Abdel Nader, who transferred to Iowa State. For the Huskies, it’s not about...

Austin’s athleticism adds to big potential

By Mike Romor | October 29, 2013

While her size seems to be a hindrance for her position, freshman outside hitter T’ara Austin’s speed and athleticism makes her the most athletic player on volleyball’s roster.Judging by her build, the 5-foot-8 freshman out of Joliet Central High...

Women’s basketball to bring offensive presence

By Frank Gogola | October 29, 2013

While her size seems to be a hindrance for her position, freshman outside hitter T’ara Austin’s speed and athleticism makes her the most athletic player on volleyball’s roster.Judging by her build, the 5-foot-8 freshman out of Joliet Central High...

Raffety making adjustments in 6K

By Rhema Rhea | October 29, 2013

Cross country takes to the course Saturday for its MAC championship in Bowling Green, Ohio, and sophomore Leah Raffety is a Huskie who could have a breakout tournament.Since Raffety was the first Huskie finisher and overall champion of the season opener,...

Women’s soccer seniors reflect on legacy

By Steve Shonder | October 29, 2013

With only one regular season game left, the seniors on the women’s soccer team are starting to look back on their careers.There are nine seniors on the team, and all of them have made a positive impact on the program, said head coach John Ross.“They’ve...