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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...

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

Women’s soccer drops EMU game

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies women’s soccer team was defeated by the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in a 2-1 victory on Sunday.  The Huskies fought for the majority of the contest but were unable to close the game out and secure a victory. Head coach...

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

Huskies falls to CMU in extra time

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 30, 2021

DeKALB — Senior midfielder Samantha Kaye-Toral scored for the Central Michigan University Chippewas in overtime to defeat the Huskies 1-0 Thursday.  In the early stages of the match, the Huskies actively got to the box and created shot opportunities...

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.

Huskies knock off MAC champions

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s soccer team defeated the Bowling Green State University Falcons on 2-1 Sunday, breaking their four-game losing streak.  The Huskies came out the gates aggressive with early shots at the goal, including a goal by redshirt senior...

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

Toledo shuts down women’s soccer

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 23, 2021

DeKALB — The University of Toledo Rockets defeated the Huskies in 3-0 Thursday, giving the Huskies their fourth consecutive loss of the season.  Rockets junior forward Stephanie Currie scored a goal in the second minute of the match to give the...

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

Huskies dominated by Jackrabbits

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 18, 2021

DeKALB — The South Dakota Jackrabbits defeated the Huskies in a 2-0 victory on Friday with the Huskies allowing twenty one shots and six corners. Early in the contest, the Jackrabbits were able to share the ball and create for others, which led to...

Women's soccer head coach Julie Colhoff on the sidelines of NIU's match Aug. 26 against Chicago State. The Huskies fall to 2-2 on the season after a loss to Eastern Kentucky.

Women’s soccer falls to Redbirds

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 12, 2021

DeKALB — The Illinois State University Redbirds were able to edge past the Huskies with a 4-2 victory on Sunday. A combined total of thirty-five shots were attempted between both the NIU Huskies and the Redbirds. Senior midfielder Natalie Vaughn-Low...

Junior forward Julia Neary chases down a ball on Aug. 19 against Milwaukee.

Huskies fall to Green Bay hat trick

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 10, 2021

DeKALB — Junior midfielder McKayla Kertscher scored three goals in nine minutes for the University of Green Bay, resulting in a 3-1 win over the Huskies on Thursday.  Sophomore midfielder Claudia Muessing scored for the Huskies, notching her second...