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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU women’s soccer senior forward Kelsi McLaughlin (4) drives the ball downfield during the second half of the Huskies’ match against Miami University on Sunday. The Huskies earned their first conference points on Thursday in a 1-1 draw with the University of Toledo. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer draws with Toledo, remains in search of first conference win

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | September 18, 2025

Facing their second conference opponent of the season, NIU women’s soccer (2-4-2, 0-1-1 MAC) clinched a 1-1 draw on Thursday in a Midwest battle against The University of Toledo Rockets (3-1-3, 0-0-1 MAC). "Fair play to the group, they came out ready...

NIU women's soccer graduate defender Jordyn Saddler (16) fights for the ball with Miami University junior forward Katie O’Malley (15) near the east touchline on Sunday at the NIU Track and Field & Soccer Complex. NIU lost its MAC home opener 0-2 against Miami University with 0 shots in the first half and 7 missed shots in the second half. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies lose first MAC battle to Miami

By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter | September 15, 2025

DeKALB — To kick off  Mid-American Conference play, NIU’s women’s soccer hosted the Miami University Redhawks (4-3, 1-0 MAC) on Sunday afternoon. The Huskies (2-4-1, 0-1 MAC) were haunted by defensive mistakes leading to two early goals and a 2-0...

NIU women’s soccer sophomore defender Julianna Hill (20) receives and guards the ball from Eastern Illinois University’s defense on Aug. 31. The Huskies fell in a 3-0 game against the University of Wisconsin on Thursday, their final non-conference opponent before beginning Mid-American Conference play on Sept. 14.  (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer clawed by Badgers in final non-conference game

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | September 5, 2025

Facing their second Big Ten opponent of the season, NIU women’s soccer was defeated 3-0 on Thursday in a road battle with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers (5-0). “We conceded three goals, three sloppy goals in a way as well, which kind...

Graduate student goalkeeper Ary Purifoy eyes the field shortly after a goalie kick against the Kent State University Golden Flashes on Thursday. Purifoy recorded 2 saves in the 2-1 victory over the Golden Flashes. (Ro Hong | Northern Star)

COLUMN: The downfall of NIU women’s soccer

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | October 15, 2024

After beginning the season as one of NIU’s most impressive teams, the Mid-American Conference has humbled NIU women’s soccer (7-4-4, 1-3-3 MAC) to say the least.  Through the first eight games of this season, the Huskies held an impressive record...

Junior forward Kelsi McLaughlin (4) beats Valparaiso freshman defender Ashley Trippeer (20) to the ball. McLaughlin was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday after scoring a goal in each of the past two games for NIU women's soccer. (Northern Star File Photo)

McLaughlin earns MAC Offensive Player of Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 17, 2024

NIU women’s soccer junior forward Kelsi McLaughlin has been named Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. McLaughlin found the back of the net with eight seconds remaining in the first half of the Huskies...

Junior forward Amber Best (right) is congratulated by the NIU women’s soccer team on the sidelines after her goal in the second period. NIU women's soccer defeated Valparaiso University 2-1 on Sunday to win its sixth game of the season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer defeats Valparaiso, wins 3rd straight

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 15, 2024

NIU women’s soccer (6-1-1) defeated the Valparaiso University Beacons (4-4) by a score of 2-1, earning its sixth win of the season to round out non-conference play.  NIU women’s soccer head coach Michael O’Neill reflected on the win.  “I...

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