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Junior midfield Allie Ingham dribbles the ball during a game against Central Michigan on Friday, Sept. 3. The Huskies defated the Chippewas 4-0.

Women’s soccer tries to continue winning

By Krystal Ward | September 29, 2016

DeKALB | Women’s soccer (3-4-2, 2-0 Mid-American Conference) will play 3 p.m. Friday in Kent, Ohio, against the Kent State University Golden Flashes (6-1-0, 2-0 MAC).The Huskies are coming off two victories last weekend to begin MAC play.NIU ended the...

Taylor Sarver sophomore forward

Women’s soccer wins two

By Krystal Ward | September 26, 2016

Taylor Sarver sophomore forward

Women’s soccer faces formidable foe

By Krystal Ward | September 22, 2016

DeKALB | Women’s soccer (1-4-2) opens up Mid-American Conference play this weekend at home when it hosts the Central Michigan University Chippewas (8-0-0) 6:30 p.m. Friday.They will play the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (2-4-2) 2 p.m. Sunday,...

In-state battle to kick off

By Krystal Ward | September 15, 2016

DeKALB | Women’s soccer (1-3-1) aims to get back on track against the Illinois State University Redbirds (3-5) 2 p.m. Sunday at the Soccer Complex..The Redbirds shutout the University of North Dakota, 2-0, in their last matchup Sunday. Freshman forward...

Women’s Soccer traveling out west

By Krystal Ward | September 8, 2016

Women’s soccer (1-2-1) heads west to Arizona to take on two schools over the weekend.The Huskies match up against the University of Arizona Wildcats (3-1-1) 8 p.m. Friday and the Arizona State University Sun Devils (3-0-1) at noon Sunday. Both games...

Women’s soccer lose on late goal against Baylor

By Krystal Ward | September 6, 2016

DeKALB | Women’s soccer (1-2-1) fell to the University of Baylor Bears (4-1), 1-0 Friday night at the NIU Soccer Complex.A goal in the 88th minute headed in by Baylor’s sophomore midfielder Julie James from six yards out pushed the Bears past the...

Freshman forward Kate Sanfilippo hops over a defender in an Oct. 9 game against Akron. The Zips went on to win the game 2-1, giving the Huskies a four-game losing streak.

Women’s soccer must make adjustments

By Raven Boyd | November 5, 2015

It’s probably time for women’s soccer (3-12-3, 2-6-3 MAC) to change its focus from just defense and add some offense.NIU finished the 2015 season with an unexpected turnaround, finishing its last four games with three ties and one win, but struggled...

Sophomore goalkeeper Amy Annala has over 81 saves in the 2015 season and has a 75 percent save percentage. She has three shutouts through 17 games this year.

Annala uses faith as motivation in soccer career

By Raven Boyd | October 26, 2015

Sophomore goalkeeper Amy Annala made eight saves in the game against Miami (Ohio) on Sunday, completing her first shutout of the season.Annala has a 4.0 GPA and is a member of Athletes in Action, an organization dedicated to using sports to help people...

Sophomore midfielder Lauren Gierman awaits the ball in a Sept. 25 game against Toledo. Gierman scored both goals in the game for the Huskies, giving her a second two-goal game in her career.

Spot in MAC tourney on the line for soccer

By Raven Boyd | October 26, 2015

Women’s soccer (3-12-2, 2-6-2 MAC) split its games this weekend, defeating Bowling Green but tying with Eastern Michigan.Bowling GreenBowling Green outshot NIU 10-4 in the first half, but the Huskies were able to tally two saves on defense, keeping...

Freshman forward Taylor Sarver battles for control of the ball in a Sept. 25 game against Toledo. The Huskies went on to win the game 2-0.

MAC fate ahead for women’s soccer

By Raven Boyd | October 22, 2015

Women’s soccer (2-12-1, 1-6-1 MAC) prepares for a two-game weekend that could secure its position in the MAC tournament. The team has won just one game in its last games.Bowling GreenThe Huskies, who have won one in the last eight contests, must lock...

Senior forward Nicole Gobbo faces off against Ball States Abbey Fiser for possession of the ball on Friday night. The Huskies were unable to defeat the Ball State Cardinals, ending with a final score of 4-0.

Women’s soccer ends loss streak with tie

By Raven Boyd | October 19, 2015

Women’s soccer fell to 2-12-1 over the weekend after a loss to Ball State and a tie with Miami (Ohio) this weekend at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex.Ball StateThe Cardinals (11-3-2, 7-1 MAC) came out fast paced against the Huskies as senior...

Women’s soccer prepping for weekend of MAC play

By Raven Boyd | October 8, 2015

Women’s soccer (2-9-0, 1-3 MAC) will go toe-to-toe against Akron University on Friday at home and will finish the weekend on Sunday with a game against Buffalo.The Zips (4-7-1, 1-3 MAC) are looking to recover from their first shutout of the season....