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Women’s soccer hopes to put on show for fans

By Steve Shonder | October 23, 2013

Women’s soccer has a big weekend ahead with playoff spots on the line.The Huskies (4-9-3, 2-4-2 MAC) will face the Kent State Golden Flashes 7 p.m. Friday at NIU Soccer and Track and Field Complex. It will be their first night home game this season....

Junior forward Isaac Kannah (7) rushes the ball downfield during Tueday night's game against Eastern Illinios. Kannah scored twice in NIU's 3-0 win.

Men’s soccer downs Eastern Illinois, 3-0

By Jacob Onak | October 22, 2013

Men’s soccer made few mistakes against a struggling Eastern Illinois side Tuesday night, beating the Panthers 3-0.The Huskies (4-9-0) made a statement in their very first game under their new lights at the NIU Soccer and Track and Field complex with...

Gael Rivera middle forward for Northern Illinois University kicks the ball away from a Notre Dame defender on August 12, 2012

Men’s soccer to play first game under new lights

By Jacob Onak | October 21, 2013

The men’s soccer team will take part in a piece of NIU history today, as it will play in the first game under the Soccer and Track and Field complex’s lights at 7 p.m. against Eastern Illinois.The Huskies (3-9-0), have not played since Oct. 12 and...

Women’s soccer hopes for first conference victory

By Steve Shonder | October 2, 2013

DeKalb | The 2-7-1 women’s soccer team is back at home and looking to gain some momentum this weekend against Akron andBuffalo.This year, NIU has had some trouble getting the offense going in the first half, scoring only three goals all season in the...

Football wants to stop slow starts

By Frank Gogola | September 22, 2013

DeKalb | Football’s motto this season has been “Finish the fight,” and they have been able to finish all three of the fights they have been in this season.After trailing the Iowa Hawkeyes by 7 in the season opener, the Idaho Vandals by 14 in the...

Goalie trio fight it out for men’s soccer

By Jacob Onak | August 28, 2013

These last few years, Eric Luzzi and the men’s soccer staff haven’t had to worry about one of the most crucial spots on the field. This year, though, the goalkeeper spot is up for grabs.With graduated standout Jordan Godsey out of the picture, the...

Around the League: Part Two

Around the League: Part Two

By Jacob Onak | July 22, 2013

Track and FieldConnie TeaberryNIU Head CoachTime at school: 10 yearsBase Salary: $70,002Career Highlights: Coached athletes that broke 43 school records and won individual MAC titles.Randy HeislerBall State HeadTime at school: Eight yearsBase Salary:...

Women’s soccer to play last home games against Miami (Ohio), Ball State

By Ed Reitveld | October 11, 2012

NIU women’s soccer concludes the home portion of its regular-season schedule with a pair of games against Miami (Ohio) and Ball State this weekend. The Huskies (6-5-2, 2-2-2 MAC) are coming off a weekend split against Bowling Green and Central Michigan....

Soccer sees set pieces as secret to success

By Jacob Onak & Ed Reitveld | October 11, 2012

Whether it’s a corner kick or a free kick, set pieces are vital in soccer. Earning a free kick can give relief to a team that’s being put under a lot of pressure, or it can be used to score a much-needed goal against the run of play. So far this season...

See you in another life when we are both cats

By Jimmy Johnson | May 6, 2012

Of the over hundred stories I wrote at the Northern Star, I loved writing every single one of them. The Cameron Bell feature? Best interview of my life. Talking to Connie Teaberry about track and field, and how the weather was so gloomy? Always puts a...

Huskie briefs for 5/01/12

By Dustin King | April 30, 2012

NIU baseball’s Kyle Glancy and women’s golf’s Kelsie Passolt were named the NIU Scholar Athletes of the Week for April 23 through April 29, according to a press release. Glancy, a senior marketing major, earned two saves over the weekend against...

Huskie briefs for 4/24/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 23, 2012

Manville, Kellyman Named NIU Scholar Athletes of the Week NIU baseball’s Tony Manville and track and field’s Chanel Kellyman were named Scholar Athletes of the Week for April 16 through April 22, according to a press release. Manville, a senior, pitched...