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Men’s soccer trying to find identity

By Brian Thomas | April 3, 2012

After winning the MAC championship and advancing to the second round of the NCAA tournament, NIU men’s soccer is in the midst of its spring season. The Huskies have played three games so far, two of them coming against conference champions from last...

Men’s soccer defeated by Creighton in NCAA tournament

By Brian Thomas | November 20, 2011

The run in the NCAA tournament came to a close Sunday for NIU men's soccer. The Huskies (15-6-0) were defeated at No. 2 seed Creighton 3-0 in the second round. "Obviously, it's hard, you don't want your season to come to an end," said NIU men's soccer...

Men’s soccer hosts opening round NCAA tournament against Leathernecks

By Brian Thomas | November 16, 2011

Today will mark only the second time in school history that NIU men's soccer will host an opening round NCAA tournament game at the NIU soccer complex. The Huskies (14-5-0) are looking to defend their home field, which they were 4-1 on during regular...

Men’s soccer wins MAC championship

By Brian Thomas | November 13, 2011

After missing the MAC tournament last season, NIU men's soccer was back with just one thing on its mind: a MAC championship. That's exactly what the Huskies (14-5-0, 4-2-0 MAC) accomplished after a pair of 1-0 shutout victories at Akron over Buffalo Friday...

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,...

NIU men’s soccer falls to Akron 2-0

By Brian Thomas | October 9, 2011

NIU men's soccer suffered a loss on the road Saturday 2-0 at the hands of the defending National Champions and No. 3 ranked Akron. This was the first match of the season where the Huskies (8-3-0, 0-2-0 MAC) were shutout and did not score one goal. "In...

Coaches corner: Eric Luzzi

By Brian Thomas | September 28, 2011

Many know Eric Luzzi as the NIU head men's soccer coach. But when Luzzi is not on the sidelines coaching the Huskies, one might wonder what else he does. Chances are good that you could find him in the kitchen cooking up some pasta. Luzzi discussed what...

Men’s soccer ready to take on St. Louis

By Brian Thomas | August 25, 2011

After a strong preseason in which it went 3-0, the NIU men's soccer team is looking to get off on the right foot for their 2011 season opener against St. Louis Saturday evening. "We had a great preseason and have been working really hard," said Eric Luzzi,...

Erik Anderson | Northern Star James Stevenson (10) preforms
thriller on the field against Matt Bennet (5) of Olivet Nazarene
University on Saturday August 13. Huskies won 1-0.

Men’s soccer team gives Huskies a win over Michigan State

By Brian Thomas | August 21, 2011

DeKALB | The NIU men's soccer team wrapped up its preseason play with a win on Saturday against No. 19 Michigan State in Indianapolis, going 3-0 in exhibition play. The Huskies won the game 2-1, getting two goals from freshman Isaac Kannah, scoring one...

Donnelly’s recruits help team succeed

By Katie Leb | April 26, 2011

For the seventh time in nine tries, NIU men's soccer has claimed the Governor's Cup after defeating both Western and Eastern Illinois on April 16. Some of the Huskies were part of a national "Top 40 Recruiting Class" by College Soccer News for the 2010...

Huskie sports briefs: March 8

By Jimmy Johnson | March 7, 2011

Women's soccer celebrates the past season At the end of February, the NIU women's soccer team held its annual banquet to celebrate the 2010 season and hand out awards. Huskie seniors Kaitlin Bujak, Kylie Revelle, Christen Schuler, Mo Smunt and Annie Wyer...

Men’s soccer recruits seven players for upcoming season

By Mike Romor | February 22, 2011

DeKALB | NIU men’s soccer has officially named seven new recruits for the 2011-2012 season. The team is looking to build on a 9-6-2 record during the 2010-2011 campaign. Head coach Eric Luzzi hopes the new recruits will not only bring depth to the team,...