Huskies fight for the ball Oct. 25 during NIU's 3-2 home victory against Western Michigan University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Martin Sanchez, redshirt first-year goalkeeper, keeps the ball close while looking for an open teammate Oct. 8 during NIU's 5-1 victory against Eastern Illinois University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Junior midfielder Louis Sala controls the ball Friday against Western Michigan University during an eventual 3-2 win during Homecoming week at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Huskies celebrate after a goal Oct. 8 during an eventual 5-1 win against Eastern Illinois University at Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Senior midfielder Ethan Pitre (left) junior midfielder Alex Welch, sophomore forward Miguel Maynez Jr and sophomore forward Nick Markanich watch as Welch approaches a loose ball Oct. 12 during an eventual 2-1 loss to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Senior forward Jan Maertins and junior midfielder Alex Welch kick off Saturday after a goal against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville during an eventual 2-1 loss at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.