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Men’s soccer hosts Marquette

By Abraham Murguia | September 17, 2014

Men’s soccer (2-2-2) will attempt to keep its home record clean as it looks to take down another team ranked in the top 25.The Huskies will take on the No. 17 Marquette Golden Eagles (4-2-0) 7 p.m. Friday at the Soccer and Track & Field Complex....

Kannah finds new stride

By Abraham Murguia | September 16, 2014

Men’s soccer senior winger Isaac Kannah, who led the Huskies in goal scoring last season, had the opportunity to improve his game overseas during the summer.Kannah has already recorded 13 shots, two goals and one assist in his senior campaign. His second...

Senior defender Dusty Page (19) looks to play the ball Sunday against Green Bay at the Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Page and the Huskies upset the No. 23 Illinois-Chicago Flames Friday and tied the Green Bay Phoenix Sunday.

Men’s soccer topples Illinois-Chicago, ties Green Bay

By Abraham Murguia | September 14, 2014

Men’s soccer (2-2-2) opened up its first pair of home games with back-to-back solid performances that resulted in a 1-0 victory against the No. 23 Illinois-Chicago Flames (3-1-1) Friday and a 2-2 draw against the Green Bay Phoenix (3-2-1) Sunday at...

Men’s soccer notches 1st win with trio of goals

By Abraham Murguia | September 1, 2014

Men’s soccer (1-0-1) took home a 3-0 victory over the Quinnipiac Bobcats (0-2) Sunday at the Northwestern Lakeside Classic in Evanston as sophomore Chris Paton, freshman Len Heinson and senior Andrew Palumbo netted their first career goals.After playing...

Men’s soccer to face WMU

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2013

After being eliminated from postseason contention men’s soccer will take on the Western Michigan Broncos at 7 p.m. today.The Huskies (4-12-0, 0-4-0) will look to spoil the Broncos’ chances at a MAC tournament spot as WMU is still playing for the playoffs,...

Late Akron heroics down men’s soccer

By Jacob Onak | October 27, 2013

In an effort to get its first conference win of the season, men’s soccer fell to Akron 2-1 on Saturday at Akron.The Huskies (4-10, 0-3 MAC) continue to sit in last place in the MAC standings and are the only team that has not recorded a win in conference...

Men’s soccer looks for win at Akron

By Jacob Onak | October 23, 2013

Coming off its first win since Sept. 22, men’s soccer is set to take on MAC powerhouse Akron at 6 p.m. Saturday in Akron.This could be NIU’s (4-9-0, 0-2-0 MAC) biggest match this season as it is the only team that hasn’t won in conference yet, sitting...

Junior forward Isaac Kannah (7) rushes the ball downfield during Tueday nights game against Eastern Illinios. Kannah scored twice in NIUs 3-0 win.

Men’s soccer downs Eastern Illinois, 3-0

By Jacob Onak | October 23, 2013

Men’s soccer made few mistakes against a struggling Eastern Illinois side Tuesday night, beating the Panthers 3-0.The Huskies (4-9-0) made a statement in their very first game under their new lights at the NIU Soccer and Track and Field complex with...

Men’s soccer NCAA hopes in MAC titles

By Jacob Onak | September 23, 2013

In its first eight games the men’s soccer team has won just three — but it doesn’t matter in the long run.For bigger college teams in bigger college conferences, non-conference results do mean something. The Big Ten will have more than two teams...

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,...