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7th-seed NIU upsets Ohio

By Jenn Novielli | October 30, 2006

DeKALB | For the first time since 1998, the NIU women's soccer team earned its first MAC Tournament win Sunday in Athens, Ohio. Seventh-seeded NIU (7-10-2 overall, 5-6 MAC) upset second-seeded Ohio 2-0. The Huskies will now advance to the MAC Tournament...

Women’s soccer earns MAC tourney berth

By Jenn Novielli | October 26, 2006

DeKALB | In muddy, rainy conditions, the women's soccer team earned its first MAC tournament berth since 1998. NIU (6-10-2 overall, 5-6 MAC) defeated Western Michigan (3-15-1, 2-9) 3-0 in DeKalb on Thursday. "We had to give 100 percent effort for 90 minutes...

Huskies must win to get in

By Jenn Novielli | October 25, 2006

DeKALB | Eight years: that's how long it has been since the NIU women's soccer team last made the MAC Tournament. But for the first time since 1998, the Huskies control their own destiny. NIU (5-10-2 overall, 4-6 MAC) will host Western Michigan (3-14-1,...

Men’s basketball picked to finish second

By Lacy Searcy | October 25, 2006

DeKALB | Despite replacing three seniors with seven new recruits in the off-season, the MAC preseason voters predict that the NIU men's basketball team will finish second in the MAC West division. The Huskies are coming of a 17-11 record last year with...

Women’s soccer rebounds

By Jenn Novielli | October 22, 2006

DeKALB | As the regular season wraps up, the NIU women's soccer team still has hope for the last spot in the MAC Tournament. To keep that hope alive, the Huskies went 1-1 this weekend in DeKalb. NIU (5-10-2 overall, 4-6 MAC) fell 1-0 to MAC leader Ball...

Women’s soccer ready for final games of season

By Jenn Novielli | October 19, 2006

DeKALB | Going into its final MAC games, the NIU women's soccer team will host two matches this weekend. NIU (4-9-2 overall, 3-5 MAC) will play against first place Ball State (10-3-3, 5-2-1) Friday at 3 p.m. The Huskies will then face Miami-Ohio on Sunday...

The icing on the cake

By Jenn Novielli | October 18, 2006

DeKALB | Icing cake, doing killer impersonations and creating unique shapes out of gum wrappers — who does this stuff? NIU women's soccer midfielder Thea Johnson, that's who. One could only wish to be good at all those and be an incredible soccer player....

Huskies split pair against Michigans

October 15, 2006

DeKALB | This weekend, the NIU women's soccer team battled its opponents to a hard-fought win Friday in Michigan. But it fell short in the game Sunday. NIU (4-8-2 overall, 3-4 MAC) first took on Central Michigan (10-3-1, 3-3-1), beating the Chippewas...

Women’s soccer to play two in Michigan

By Jenn Novielli | October 12, 2006

DeKALB | After back-to-back home games, the NIU women's soccer team heads to Michigan for two more matches. NIU (3-8-2 overall, 2-4 MAC) will take on Central Michigan in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. at 2 p.m. today. The Huskies then travel to Ypsilanti, Mich....

Women’s soccer falling short of goals

By Jenn Novielli | October 9, 2006

DeKALB | What does the NIU women's soccer team have in common with the Green Bay Packers? I mean the Packers are 1-4. Don't get me wrong, they can be great, but as of right now, Green Bay is deteriorating. Kind of like the women's soccer team. The season...

Women’s soccer defeat Kent State 2-0 Friday, lose to Buffalo Sunday

By Jenn Novielli | October 8, 2006

DeKALB | Freshman Cara Stutler made sure her first career goal with the NIU women's soccer team counted. From 25 yards out, Stutler scored her first collegiate goal, assisted by Maddie Lehman, in the 21st minute of the Huskies' 2-0 win over Kent State...

Women’s soccer finally plays

By Jenn Novielli | October 5, 2006

DeKALB | A month has passed since the NIU women's soccer team graced its home field. NIU (2-7-2 overall, 1-3 MAC) will start the weekend at 4 p.m. Friday against Kent State (6-5-1, 3-1). The Huskies will finish the weekend at 11:30 a.m. Sunday as they...