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NIU, Buffalo to clash in MAC tournament

By Brian Thomas | November 10, 2011

After running the table in the MAC and winning its last four conference games, NIU men's soccer earned the second seed in the MAC tournament and will face Buffalo Friday in Akron.Eric Luzzi, NIU head men's soccer coach, is proud of his team for winning...

Men’s soccer will close regular season against Hartwick

By Brian Thomas | November 3, 2011

Regular season play comes to a close for NIU men's soccer this Saturday with a crucial match on the road against MAC opponent Hartwick.This will be a hard-fought match as both teams have a lot on the line in terms of postseason play.Hartwick is in dire...

Exhibition could answer questions for Huskies

By Brian Thomas | November 3, 2011

The Mark Montgomery era officially begins for NIU men's basketball today as it hosts Carthage for its only exhibition game.The Huskies are a young team returning just one starter, senior Tim Toler, and have nine newcomers this season, eight of them freshmen....

Panthers squeak past Huskies

By Brian Thomas | November 2, 2011

After winning its last three games in a row and clinching a spot in the MAC tournament, NIU men's soccer dropped its final non-conference match at UW Milwaukee 1-0.The Huskies (11-5-0, 3-2-0 MAC) did not come out with a lot of energy in the first half,...

Breakdown: NIU men’s basketball frontcourt

By Brian Thomas | November 2, 2011

The loss of center Nate Rucker, along with power forward Lee Fisher, has created a hole in the NIU men's basketball team's front court that needs to be addressed. Although Rucker did not lead the team in either points or rebounds, he was a force on the...

Men’s soccer set to play final non-conference match

By Brian Thomas | November 1, 2011

After clinching a spot in the MAC tournament, with a 3-0 win at Bowling Green Saturday, NIU men's soccer will play its final non-conference match tonight against UW Milwaukee.The Huskies (11-4-0 3-2-0 MAC) feel good to have a spot in the MAC Tournament...

Miller, Christian expected to contribute in backcourt

By Brian Thomas | October 31, 2011

After the departure of its leading scorer last season, Xavier Silas, along with other key players, NIU men's basketball's backcourt will have an entirely different look to it this season.The Huskies backcourt will be led this year by returning redshirt...

Men’s soccer clinches spot in MAC tournament

By Brian Thomas | October 30, 2011

After dropping its first two MAC games, NIU men's soccer rallied to win its last three conference matches. The Huskies latest win came against Bowling Green Saturday night, 3-0. With the win against the Falcons, (7-6-3, 1-3-1 MAC) the Huskies (11-4-0,...

Men’s soccer to play Ohio, Bowling Green on the road

By Brian Thomas | October 27, 2011

With the postseason right around the corner, NIU men's soccer's last three matches of the season are important in determining whether it makes the MAC tournament or not."They're crucial for us," said Eric Luzzi, NIU head men's soccer coach. "Other than...

Facebook: NIU basketball

By Brian Thomas and Jimmy Johnson | October 24, 2011

Brian Thomas: The basketball madness is back. In roughly two weeks, seasons will tip off for NIU men's and women's hoops. Some may think it is early to start talking about basketball, but we have been dying to talk about it.Jimmy Johnson: No doubt, Brian....

NIU defeats Florida Atlantic on senior day

By Brian Thomas | October 23, 2011

NIU men's soccer picked up a win Sunday as it took down MAC opponent Florida Atlantic 1-0. It was a big win for the Huskies (10-4-0, 2-2-0 MAC) as it was senior day as well. Brad Horton, Johnny Tyma, Kenny Kranz, Finn Jor, Tim King, Francis Otira and...

Haven’t been to a men’s soccer game? Here’s your last chance

By Brian Thomas | October 20, 2011

Winning tends to breed positive reactions.If a team is successful on the field, fans typically will plop themselves into the stands. So my question to all you NIU fans is simple: Where has been the support for the men's soccer team?The Huskies got off...