Just four matches into her first season with NIU’s women’s soccer program, graduate student goalkeeper Morgan Lucich has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week — the first of the 2025-26 sports season. Lucich, a transfer from UC...

Being held scoreless for the second game in a row, NIU women’s soccer (1-2-1) fell in a decisive 4-0 loss against the University of Minnesota Gophers (2-1).  “A very frustrating result,” said NIU women’s soccer head coach Michael O’Neill....

NIU women’s soccer (9-5-5, 3-4-4 MAC) was defeated on the road 1-0 against the Western Michigan University Broncos (11-1-6, 8-0-3 MAC). “Really proud of the group,” said NIU women’s soccer head coach Michael O’Neill. “We attacked the game...

NIU women’s soccer (9-4-5, 3-3-4 MAC) scored a late goal to tie with the University of Toledo Rockets (6-7-4, 3-4-3 MAC), leaving the Huskies tied for fifth place in Mid-American Conference standings with one match remaining.  “I’m proud...

NIU women's soccer (9-4-4, 3-3-3 MAC) defeated the Ball State University Cardinals (7-7-2, 2-5-2 MAC) on the road 3-1. “I thought we had all the factors in the game. I thought we were pinnacle in the final third, and thought we defended greatly,...

NIU women's soccer (8-4-4, 2-3-3 MAC) clinched a crucial 2-1 victory against Eastern Michigan University (5-6-4, 1-3-4) in a thrilling Mid-American Conference matchup. The match began with Eastern Michigan seizing an early advantage as redshirt sophomore...

After beginning the season as one of NIU’s most impressive teams, the Mid-American Conference has humbled NIU women’s soccer (7-4-4, 1-3-3 MAC) to say the least.  Through the first eight games of this season, the Huskies held an impressive record...

NIU women’s soccer (7-4-4, 1-3-3 MAC) earned its third draw in conference play with a 2-2 tie against the University of Akron Zips (5-5-4, 0-5-2 MAC), after holding the lead for a majority of the second half. “Obviously upset and frustrated with...

NIU women's soccer (7-4-3, 1-3-2 MAC) defeated the Kent State University Golden Flashes (5-5-2, 2-3-1 MAC) at home 2-1.  This is the Huskies first win since Sept. 15 when they defeated Valparaiso University 2-1. “First thought in my head...

NIU women's soccer (6-4-3, 0-3-2 MAC) was defeated on the road 2-1 against the Bowling Green State University Falcons (6-3-2, 3-1-1 MAC). “With the result, you know, we obviously worked all week to try and get back to winning ways. So, a difficult...

NIU women’s soccer (6-3-3, 0-2-2 MAC) was defeated on the road 3-0 against the University at Buffalo Bulls (8-1-2, 3-1 MAC). “I thought the game was very even, they had their moments capitalized,” said NIU women’s soccer head coach Michael...

DeKALB – NIU women’s soccer (6-2-3, 0-1-2 MAC) fell to the Central Michigan University Chippewas (4-4-2, 2-0-1 MAC) by a score of 2-0.  With the loss, the Huskies haven't scored a goal since Sept. 19 against Miami University.  “I thought...