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Men’s soccer bounces back vs. St. Mary’s

By Jacob Onak | September 22, 2013

After a heartbreaking loss Friday, the men’s soccer team got its third win of the season against St. Mary’s Sunday.Friday, the Huskies (3-5-0) took on Fairleigh Dickinson and it was junior midfielder Isaac Kannah who gave NIU its lead in the 21st...

Men’s soccer looks to even record

By Jacob Onak | September 18, 2013

DeKalb | Men’s soccer’s schedule won’t get any easier as it hits the road for its first of six away games in a row.After coming off of a 2-1 win against Greenbay, the Huskies (2-4-0) will face off against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in the Northwestern...

Witkowski brings versatility to men’s soccer

By Jacob Onak | September 16, 2013

DeKalb | It’s tough to take a spot away from a player who started there every game last season, but freshman Cody Witkowski has done just that for men’s soccer.In NIU’s two games over the weekend, Witkowski started at right back both games, a spot...

Second half turnaround enough for men’s soccer

By Jacob Onak | September 15, 2013

DeKalb | After a Friday loss, the men’s soccer team came from behind to grab a 2-1 victory against the Green Bay Phoenix on Sunday.On Friday, NIU took on the Butler Bulldogs in a one-goal contest.The first real chance of the game was the deciding factor...

Men’s soccer hopes for revenge at home

By Jacob Onak | September 11, 2013

DeKalb | Finally coming home, the men’s soccer team will look to grab a little revenge this weekend at the NIU Adidas Invite.The Huskies (1-3-0) will face off against a strong side in Butler (3-0-1) on Friday, and then take on Green Bay (3-0-1), a team...

Overtime losses bury men’s soccer in weekend matches

By Jacob Onak | September 8, 2013

It was a weekend of tough overtime periods for the men’s soccer team at the Cincinnati Bearcat Soccer Classic.On Friday, a Huskies (1-3-0) comeback wasn’t enough to get the win against the Evansville Purple Aces, who took the match just two minutes...

Men’s soccer wants to prove Ohio State loss was a fluke

By Jacob Onak | September 5, 2013

It’s back to Ohio for the men’s soccer team — “as The Pretenders say, right?” said coach Eric Luzzi, referencing the band’s “My City Was Gone.”Luzzi was talking about the Huskies’ upcoming games against Evansville and St. Louis in the...

Men’s soccer’s depth plays big role

By Jacob Onak | September 4, 2013

Roster depth can play a huge part in a postseason run, and early on in the season the men’s soccer team is showing it has a well-rounded group of guys.In its first two games against Cincinnati and Ohio State the Huskies have used 17 of their 23 players....

Men’s soccer can’t convert on chances against Ohio State

By Jacob Onak | September 3, 2013

After a sputtering offensive season in 2012, the men’s soccer team (1-1) entered its opening weekend splitting the results, but it wasn’t for a lack of chances.On Friday, the Huskies took on the Cincinnati Bearcats and came away with a solid 3-0 result.The...

Men’s soccer attack looks to shine in Ohio

By Jacob Onak | August 29, 2013

After two preseason exhibitions the men’s soccer team is set to get the season started, as it heads to Columbus, Ohio, this weekend.In the season opener Friday, and the start of the Wolstein classic, the Huskies will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats,...

Goalie trio fight it out for men’s soccer

By Jacob Onak | August 28, 2013

These last few years, Eric Luzzi and the men’s soccer staff haven’t had to worry about one of the most crucial spots on the field. This year, though, the goalkeeper spot is up for grabs.With graduated standout Jordan Godsey out of the picture, the...

Defense taking shape for men’s soccer

By Jacob Onak | August 27, 2013

With a number of offensive players returning to the fold for the men’s soccer team, there are still questions on the defensive side.This season the Huskies will return just one of the starting back four: sophomore right back Charlie Oliver. They not...