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Sophomore forward Natalie Yass kicks the ball in the Huskies' 1-0 loss Thursday to Western Michigan. NIU lost to Ball State Sunday 2-1 in the MAC Tournament Quarterfinals.

Women’s soccer drops MAC quarterfinal

By Krystal Megan | October 30, 2017

Sophomore forward Natalie Yass kicks the ball in the Huskies' 1-0 loss Thursday to Western Michigan. NIU lost to Ball State Sunday 2-1 in the MAC Tournament Quarterfinals.

Huskies close regular season

By Krystal Megan | October 28, 2017

Women’s soccer locked in the seventh seed in the Mid-American Conference Tournament, despite losing its regular season finale Thursday.The Huskies (8-9-1, 5-6-0 MAC) fell to the Western Michigan University Broncos (10-7-1, 5-5-1 MAC), 1-0, on a windy...

Women’s soccer drops final road game

By Krystal Megan | October 23, 2017

DeKALB — Women’s soccer could not find the back of the net for the second straight game after falling to the Eastern Michigan University Eagles Sunday.The Huskies (8-8-1, 5-5-0 Mid-American Conference) were shut out by the Eagles (6-11-2, 3-6-0 MAC),...

Women’s soccer falls in scoreless defeat

By Krystal Megan | October 20, 2017

Women’s soccer could not get its offense going in its midweek matchup against the Central Michigan University Chippewas.The Huskies (8-7-1, 5-4 Mid-American Conference) fell to the Chippewas (7-7-3, 2-5-2 MAC) 1-0 on a goal from Chippewas’ junior...

Women’s soccer wins one over weekend

By Krystal Megan | October 16, 2017

Women’s soccer split its weekend conference series against the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Ohio University Bobcats at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex.The Huskies (8-6-1, 5-3 Mid-American Conference) fell to the Golden Flashes (11-4-1,...

Women’s soccer wins in overtime thriller

By Krystal Megan | October 11, 2017

Women’s soccer handed the Ball State University Cardinals their first conference loss in a rematch of their Mid-American Conference quarterfinals matchup from Oct. 30, 2016.The Huskies (7-5-2, 4-2-0 Mid-American Conference) defeated the Cardinals (6-6-2,...

Senior midfielder Allie Ingham dribbles the ball in the Huskies' 2-1 home win against the Miami University Redhawks Thursday. Ingham recorded the golden goal in overtime to give NIU the win.

Women’s soccer wins overtime thriller

By Krystal Megan | October 6, 2017

Senior midfielder Allie Ingham dribbles the ball in the Huskies' 2-1 home win against the Miami University Redhawks Thursday. Ingham recorded the golden goal in overtime to give NIU the win.

Top 5 Athletes; Sept. 11 - Oct. 4

Top 5 Athletes; Sept. 11 – Oct. 4

By Tom Burton | October 5, 2017

The stats are from games, meets and matches that occured from Sept. 11 -to Oct. 4. If you feel there are student athletes left off or deserve to be on the list or included in upcoming weeks, tweet us @NIUNorthernStar using #NIUTop5.Top 5 status went solely...

Women’s soccer loses two at home

By Krystal Megan | October 2, 2017

The women’s soccer dropped two home matches Friday and Sunday after winning their first two conference games.NIU (5-5-1, 2-2 MAC) fell to the University of Toledo Rockets (5-4-3, 2-0-2 MAC) 2-1, Friday and were unable to complete the comeback against...

Women’s soccer wins two conference games

By Krystal Megan | September 25, 2017

Women’s soccer kicked off Mid-American Conference play with a hot start as the team recorded back-to-back road wins this weekend.The Huskies (5-3-1, 2-0 MAC) defeated the University of Akron Zips 2-1 Friday in Akron, Ohio and defeated the University...

Sophomore defender Jennie Nailor (left) dribbles against the Northern Iowa defender Friday at home. The Huskies lost the game 3-2. 

Women’s soccer loses on late goal

By Krystal Megan | September 18, 2017

Sophomore defender Jennie Nailor (left) dribbles against the Northern Iowa defender Friday at home. The Huskies lost the game 3-2. 

Freshman defenseman Haley Hoppe dribbles past the Milwaukee defender Friday. The Huskies lost 2-0.

Women’s soccer falls against Milwaukee

By Krystal Megan | September 11, 2017

Freshman defenseman Haley Hoppe dribbles past the Milwaukee defender Friday. The Huskies lost 2-0.