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LeSeth nails the game-winner for NIU

By Brian Thomas | October 4, 2011

After sliding out of the NSCAA rankings, NIU men's soccer bounced back from its most recent loss to Buffalo to beat Marquette 1-0 on the road in double overtime.The Huskies (8-2-0) experienced their second double-overtime game in a row and their fourth...

Parent’s military background drives Womble

By Tony Osborne | October 3, 2011

After his first day of high school football practice, Jamal Womble came home with somber news. As a new resident in Sierra Vista, Ariz., with a small amount of acquaintances, Jamal had to tell his parents Buena Vista High School already had its starting...

Epstein should be Cubs next GM

By Jimmy Johnson | October 3, 2011

Theo Epstein is considered Beantown's golden child.The Boston Red Sox's general manager helped architect two World Series Champion teams in 2004 and 2007.But now, Epstein's tenure with the Red Sox may be over.Who is his next employer that is lathered...

Faceoff: Men’s soccer or volleyball?

By Brian Thomas and Mike Romor | October 3, 2011

Brian Thomas: Due to the strong starts from NIU men's soccer and volleyball, I feel like they are both more deserving of attention and support from fans than the football team. The football team had high expectations coming into the season and has not...

NIU's Kelsey Passaglia battles for the ball against Akron's
Gillian Gross in their game on Friday.

Women’s soccer falls to Akron and Ohio

By Matt Hopkinson | October 2, 2011

NIU women's soccer (1-9-2) loss to Akron (5-4-1) and Ohio (6-6-0), 1-0 and 2-1, respectively at home. On Friday, the Huskies could not take advantage of having the whirling wind at their backs against Akron, as they put together a string of solid scoring...

NIU volleyball falls to Ball State, defeats Toledo

By Mike Romor | October 2, 2011

NIU volleyball split its first two MAC road matches this weekend, losing in five sets to defending MAC champion Ball State before winning in Toledo for the first time since 2008. The Huskies (13-5, 2-2 MAC) took the Cardinals (15-2, 4-0) the distance...

'Head held high': women's tennis attends MAC invitational

‘Head held high’: women’s tennis attends MAC invitational

By Abbe Barton | October 2, 2011

The NIU women's tennis team finished Western Michigan's Fall MAC invitational with its head held high. Although Friday wasn't as successful as they had hoped it would be, the Huskies still had another day to make up for their mistakes. The tournament...

Men’s soccer falls to Buffalo in MAC opener

By Brian Thomas | October 2, 2011

No. 18 ranked NIU men's soccer dropped its MAC opener Saturday against Buffalo, 2-1 in double overtime. The Huskies (7-2-0) had numerous missed opportunities, as they outshot the Bulls (6-5-1) 19-6. "We had a ton of chances today, but when we didn't finish...

Harnish: ‘We’ve got to get that swagger back’

By Eli Gehn | October 2, 2011

It ended up being too little and too late for NIU against Central Michigan Saturday. The Huskies (2-3, 0-1 MAC) came up short against the Chippewas (2-3, 1-0 MAC), 48-41. Despite the final score being close, the overall game wasn't as tight. "Obviously...

NIU forward Mike Sible looks to take the puck up the ice against
Robert Morris in a game last season.

NIU Division III men’s hockey swept by Northwestern

By Ed Rietveld | October 2, 2011

NIU Division III men's hockey team (2-2) fell short to Northwestern (4-0), 6-4. The two teams combined for six goals in a penalty-filled first period. NIU took a 4-3 lead early in the second period on a shorthanded goal by Brett Wheeler. The Huskies were...

NIU Divison II hockey wins one, loses one

By Ed Rietveld | October 2, 2011

NIU Division II men's hockey team split a pair of road games against Robert Morris this weekend.The Huskies (1-1) dropped their first game vs. Robert Morris (1-1) 3-2, but recovered with a 6-3 victory. Despite their loss on Friday, Huskies head coach...

Women’s soccer looking to capture first MAC win at home

By Matt Hopkinson | September 29, 2011

NIU women's soccer (1-7-2) will host Akron (4-3-1) and Ohio (4-6-0) at the NIU soccer complex this weekend.The Huskies come off back-to-back losses to Toledo and Ball State this weekend, while Akron will come in riding a four-match undefeated streak,...