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Women’s soccer seeks first MAC win of the season

By Jarrett Huff | October 23, 2019

DeKALB — Women’s soccer will host Bowling Green State University 7 p.m. Thursday at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex. NIU is looking to make a statement with a win against the current Mid-American Conference leader.“We see [this] as a big...

Women’s soccer continues to struggle in loss to Buffalo

By Jarrett Huff | October 21, 2019

DeKALB — Women’s soccer was defeated in its final road game Sunday against the University of Akron at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field. This makes back-to-back shutout losses for the team after losing to the University of Buffalo on Friday....

Women’s soccer blanked in tough loss to Buffalo

By Jarrett Huff: Contributor | October 20, 2019

DeKALB — After seemingly starting the turnaround of the season Oct. 13 against Miami University – Ohio, women’s soccer suffered a setback after Friday’s road loss to the University of Buffalo.NIU was defeated 5-0 by Buffalo, after struggling on...

Hall of Fame includes several NIU and MAC stars

By Marcel Carrasco | October 17, 2019

DeKALB — NIU’s 2019 Hall of Fame class is packed with Huskies who etched their mark in NIU athletics. Cleats, sneakers, playbooks and hurdles are mere trademarks in the careers of the history-making athletes who represented NIU. The 2019 class includes...

Women’s soccer on the road to New York for Buffalo bout, Donnally status “day-by-day”

By Jarrett Huff | October 16, 2019

DeKALB — Women’s soccer will head to Buffalo, New York to face the University of Buffalo 6 p.m. Friday at UB Stadium. NIU is searching for its first win in Mid-American Conference play.The Huskies will enter Friday’s match at 2-9-2, while the Bulls...

Huskies draw in double overtime, Donnally once again spectacular

Huskies draw in double overtime, Donnally once again spectacular

By Jarrett Huff | October 13, 2019

Sophomore midfielder Kylee Hermeyer takes a shot Sunday during an eventual double-overtime draw against Miami University - Ohio at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Junior defender Lauren Neslund pressure an opponent Sept. 29 during an eventual 1-0 loss to Kent State University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex in DeKalb. 

Huskies see improvements from last season, team still a work in progress

By Jarrett Huff | October 12, 2019

Junior defender Lauren Neslund pressure an opponent Sept. 29 during an eventual 1-0 loss to Kent State University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex in DeKalb. 

Then-junior goalkeeper Megan Donnally swings her leg on a punt Sept. 29, 2019, during an eventual 1-0 loss to Kent State University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex in DeKalb.

Donnally at her best for women’s soccer in NIU loss to Ball State

By Jarrett Huff | October 11, 2019

DeKALB — Junior goalkeeper Megan Donnally had 13 saves on the day for NIU. The 13 saves are a season-high for Donnally, and ties an NIU career-high.Women’s soccer fought hard all game, but gave up a goal late in the second half, falling to Ball State...

Women’s soccer to travel to Muncie for MAC play against Ball State

By Jarrett Huff | October 9, 2019

DeKALB — Women’s soccer will head to Muncie, Indiana to face Ball State University 3 p.m. Thursday at the Soccer Field at Briner Sports Complex.NIU is looking for its first win in Mid-American Conference play, but will have a tough task against a...

Then first-year forward Nicole Barham positions herself to kick a moving ball Sept. 29, 2019, during a 1-0 loss against Kent State University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Huskies lose fourth MAC game, held under five shots on goal

By Jarrett Huff | October 7, 2019

First-year forward Nicole Barham positions herself to kick a moving ball Sept. 29 during a 1-0 loss against Kent State University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

First-year forward Nicole Barham prepares to boot the ball Sept. 29 in a match against Kent State University in an eventual 1-0 loss.

Second-half struggles hold back Women’s soccer in conference loss

By Jarrett Huff | October 4, 2019

First-year forward Nicole Barham prepares to boot the ball Sept. 29 in a match against Kent State University in an eventual 1-0 loss.