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Then-senior defender Jenna Lewey (5) dribbles the ball while playing against the Toledo Rockets on Sept. 23, 2021.

Women’s soccer’s home-opening weekend ends in draws

By Ethan Gonzales and Jermel Williams | August 28, 2022
Huskies remain undefeated after three games
The NIU women's soccer team mobs then-graduate student forward Haley Hoppe after scoring the winning goal against Indiana State on Aug. 22, 2021, in DeKalb. Hoppe's goal in the 104th minute gave the Huskies their first victory of the 2021 season.

O’Neill claims victory in NIU coaching debut

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | August 18, 2022

At a glance Head coach Michael O’Neill wins first game at NIU Pair of Saginaw Valley State transfers shine in Huskie debuts International player scores first career goal DeKALB — Thursday marked five years to the day since NIU’s...

Senior distance runner Grace Louis races in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Redbird Invite on April 2 in Normal, Illinois. Louis recorded her highest finish at the event after crossing the finish line in 11:40.02 to claim second place. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Grace Louis shows versatility as two-sport athlete

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | May 17, 2022

Senior and former redshirt Grace Louis has overcome obstacles, literally and figuratively, during her past six years in DeKalb as the most recent student-athlete to play more than one sport at NIU. Louis was NIU’s lone multi-sport student-athlete...

NIU hires Michael O'Neill as women's soccer head coach

NIU hires Michael O’Neill as women’s soccer head coach

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | March 14, 2022

Editor's Note: This story has been modified to reflect the official contract details for Michael O'Neill's employment at NIU. DeKALB — Nearly four months to the date, NIU athletics has filled the women's soccer coach vacancy left by the dismissal...

Graduate student forward Haley Hoppe dribbles past a defender during a match on Sept. 23. Hoppe is helping the next generation of women's soccer players while continuing to lead the Huskies offense.

Women’s soccer loses 6-0 in finale

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 28, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies women's soccer team and the Western Michigan Broncos faced off Thursday with the Broncos defeating the Huskies 6-0. The first shot of the contest by redshirt senior midfielder Grace Louis came from the bottom center but was saved...

Freshman midfielder/forward Edith Delgado defends a Toledo player during NIU's match on Sept 23.

Women’s soccer falls to Cardinals

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 24, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s soccer team suffered a 5-0 blowout loss against Ball State University as the Cardinals scored five first half goals against the Huskies Sunday afternoon. NIU entered Sunday’s game with a record of 5-10-2 as they traveled...

Head women's soccer coach Julie Colhoff watches her team from the sideline.

Colhoff driven by passion for soccer

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 22, 2021

Passion is something that each of us have that lives within. For head women’s soccer coach Julie Colhoff, she is using her passion to inspire and help others.  From a young age, Colhoff has had a true love and passion for the game of soccer.  “Kindergarten...

Graduate student forward Haley Hoppe dribbles the ball in a game against Chicago State on Aug. 26.

Huskies win 2-1 in final home game

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 21, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s soccer team won 2-1 in their final home game of the season against the Miami (Ohio) University Redhawks on Thursday night.  NIU’s sideline showed an abundance of energy during the course of the game, most notably following...

Senior goalkeeper Julia Lentz executes a goal kick during women's soccer practice on Aug. 17.

NIU draws with UB on senior day

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 18, 2021

DeKALB – The Huskies women’s soccer team and the University at Buffalo Bulls went head-to-head Sunday, with the game ending in a 0-0 draw.  Sunday’s matchup was senior night for the Huskies, and six of the 11 starters were seniors.  “For...

Then-senior defender Jenna Lewey (5) dribbles the ball while playing against the Toledo Rockets on Sept. 23, 2021.

Ohio defeats women’s soccer, 4-0

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 10, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU women’s soccer team was shut out 4-0 when they hosted the Ohio University Bobcats on Sunday. Ohio was aggressive on its attacks in the first half, attempting eight shots toward the net while NIU had zero. Goalkeeper Julia Lentz...

Then-senior defender Jenna Lewey (5) dribbles the ball while playing against the Toledo Rockets on Sept. 23, 2021.

Huskies fall to Golden Flashes, 2-0

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 7, 2021

DeKALB — The University of Kent State Golden Flashes women’s soccer team defeated the Huskies 2-0 on Thursday, giving the Huskies their second three-game losing streak this season.  Kent State came out aggressive and energetic on both sides of...

Graduate student forward Haley Hoppe dribbles past a defender during a match on Sept. 23. Hoppe is helping the next generation of women's soccer players while continuing to lead the Huskies offense.

Hoppe leading for women’s soccer

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 6, 2021

A legacy is often defined by what you leave behind. Graduate forward Haley Hoppe is building a legacy within the program that is sure to last a lifetime.  Hoppe attended Rouse High School in her hometown of Austin, Texas, where she would start her...