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Top Dog: Q&A with womens soccer Head Coach Julie Colhoff

Top Dog: Q&A with women’s soccer Head Coach Julie Colhoff

By Jarrett Huff | September 11, 2019

DeKALB — Women’s soccer Head Coach Julie Colhoff is in her second year at the helm of the program. Colhoff and the Huskies finished last season with a 2-18 record. The team is currently 1-2-1 and has 14 matches left in the season, including 11 Mid-American...

Then-sophomore goalkeeper Julia Lentz posted her first career clean sheet for the Huskies during a match against Western Illinois University in DeKalb.

Women’s soccer secures first victory of the season

By Jarrett Huff | September 9, 2019

Sophomore goalkeeper Julia Lentz posted her first career clean sheet for the Huskies during Sunday's match against Western Illinois University.

Senior forward Kyleigh Dominguez trots down the field against Louisiana - Lafayette March 31 at the NIU Soccer and Track and Field Complex

Women’s soccer will hit the road to face Illinois State

By Jarrett Huff | September 5, 2019

Senior forward Kyleigh Dominguez trots down the field against Louisiana - Lafayette March 31 at the NIU Soccer and Track and Field Complex

This week in NIU Athletics (Week 9/3 - 9/8)

This week in NIU Athletics (Week 9/3 – 9/8)

By Quintin Wilson | September 3, 2019

DeKALB — After a great opening week of Huskie athletics, here is what you have to look forward to this week:FootballAfter an impressive victory in their home opener against Illinois State, the Huskies look to keep their momentum Saturday at the University...

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers eyes the left side of the field for an open receiver Saturday against Illinois State University at Huskie Stadium.

Football victory headlines opening week matches in NIU Athletics

By Matt Boecker | September 3, 2019

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers eyes the left side of the field for an open receiver Saturday against Illinois State University at Huskie Stadium.

Women’s soccer will host Louisiana-Lafayette for season home opener

By Jarrett Huff | August 28, 2019

DeKALB — Women’s soccer will host its season home opener 7 p.m. Friday when it faces off against University of Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns at the Soccer & Track and Field Complex.Both teams will be looking to earn their first win of the...

Attending Huskie sporting events important for programs’ success

By Maddie Barrett | August 26, 2019

DeKALB — The fans' support, the food and the entertainment are all key reasons to attend games.Attending games gives you the opportunity to meet people, eat snacks, tailgate and cheer on our Huskies.We have competitive athletic programs at NIU. Our...

Women’s soccer opens season with a loss to UW-Milwaukee

By Jarrett Huff | August 26, 2019

DeKALB — Three goals in the first half by University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee were enough to drown out the women’s soccer team in a 1-3 season opening loss.The loss marks back-to-back season opening defeats, each coming against the Milwaukee Panthers....

New athletics ticket system set to take place this fall

New athletics ticket system set to take place this fall

By Maddie Barrett | August 23, 2019

DeKALB— NIU Athletics is launching a new and convenient way to gain access into athletic events. The days of forgetting your OneCards are over, as students can now present their tickets at the gate electronically through their smartphones.All full-time...