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Online voting open for NIU Play of the Year

By Northern Star staff | April 20, 2015

Voting is open online until April 22 for Play of the Year, an award that will be presented at the sixth Victors awards banquet on April 27 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Nominees include Paris Logan’s interception at Northwestern, Lauren...

National Signing Day: Women’s soccer adds trio

By Steve Shonder | February 5, 2015

Women’s soccer signed three players to the 2015 squad, head coach John Ross said Wednesday at the Convocation Center.The Huskies’ newest additions are Taylor Sarver, a forward from Rockford, Kate Sanfilippo, a midfielder from Florissant, Mo., and...

Women’s soccer’s tourney run halted

By Steve Shonder | November 9, 2014

Women’s soccer’s run in the MAC Tournament hit a brick wall when its offense failed to mount much of a counterattack Friday.The Huskies fell to the defending MAC Tournament champion Western Michigan Broncos, 1-0, in Buffalo, N.Y. It was NIU’s first...

Senior midfielder Allie McBride (11) fends off a Bowling Green defender Oct. 26 at the Soccer and Track & Field Complex. The Huskies get a second shot at the Western Michigan Broncos 6 p.m. Friday in Buffalo, N.Y., in the MAC semifinals. They lost to the Broncos, 2-0, Oct. 30 to close the regular season.

Women’s soccer gets redo

By Steve Shonder | November 5, 2014

Women’s soccer gets its own Groundhog Day as it gets a chance to redeem its loss in its regular season finale.The Huskies will take on the Western Michigan Broncos for the second time in two weeks, this time in the MAC semifinals 6 p.m. Friday in Buffalo,...

Senior midfielder Allie McBride (11) fights off an opponent Oct. 24 at the Soccer and Track & Field Complex. The Huskies earned a trip to the MAC semifinals with a 4-3 win over Miami (Ohio) Sunday.

Women’s soccer advances to semifinals

By Steve Shonder | November 2, 2014

A bumpy ride of a weekend ended with women’s soccer securing a trip to the MAC semifinals for the first time since 2007.The Huskies fell to the Western Michigan Broncos, 2-0, in Friday’s regular season finale in Kalamazoo, Mich. The loss placed the...

Junior forward Nicole Gobbo (13) races past an Ohio defender Oct. 5 at the Soccer and Track & Field Complex. The Huskies have solidified a spot in the MAC Tournament, but they can make that game a home contest if they beat Western Michigan 3 p.m. Thursday in Kalamazoo, Mich., and Eastern Michigan loses to Bowing Green.

Win imperative for women’s soccer

By Steve Shonder | October 29, 2014

Women’s soccer requires a win and needs to keep its fingers crossed for a chance at hosting a playoff game.The Huskies (6-9-3, 4-3-3 MAC) will take on the Western Michigan Broncos (10-7-1, 4-5-1 MAC) 3 p.m. Thursday in Kalamazoo, Mich. NIU is the fifth...

Freshman class provides boost for women’s soccer

By Steve Shonder | October 27, 2014

The youth movement is on for women’s soccer as its freshman class has given the Huskies a jolt of energy.The Huskies have gotten some big contributions from their 10-strong freshman class. Freshmen Lauren Gierman, Amy Annala and Marisa Knott are key...

5 minutes with… Angela Righeimer

By Steve Shonder | October 27, 2014

Angela Righeimer, women’s soccer volunteer assistant coach, has brought her talents to NIU after serving as a team captain on the 2010 Toledo Rockets, who had the best regular season conference record.Righeimer was a youth soccer coach and worked in...

Women’s soccer still in hunt for home playoff game

Women’s soccer still in hunt for home playoff game

By Steve Shonder | October 26, 2014

Women’s soccer secured a spot in the MAC tournament, but it left its chance at hosting a playoff game up in the air.The Huskies (6-9-3, 4-3-3 MAC) took down the Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-6-1, 6-4 MAC), 3-1, Friday at the Soccer and Track & Field...

Women’s soccer seeks playoff game at home

By Steve Shonder | October 22, 2014

Women’s soccer has one last chance to put itself in position to secure its first home MAC tournament game since 2007.The Huskies (5-9-2, 3-3-2 MAC) will face the Eastern Michigan Eagles (9-5-1, 5-3 MAC) 7 p.m. Friday at the Soccer and Track & Field...

Senior defender Gwen Sabo has two assists on the season, although she prides herself on solid defensive play, not filling the stat sheet.

Sabo feels ‘at home’ on defense

By Steve Shonder | October 20, 2014

Senior Gwen Sabo is making a big impact with her hard-charging play in her final season after finally earning a starting role for women’s soccer.This is Sabo’s first season as a starter for women’s soccer after only playing sparingly throughout...

Women’s soccer drops 3rd-straight game

By Steve Shonder | October 19, 2014

Women’s soccer’s hot start in conference play came to a screeching halt as two weekend losses have dropped it out of the top four teams in the conference.The Huskies (5-9-2, 3-3-2 MAC) fell to the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (12-2-1, 6-1-1 MAC), 3-1, Friday...