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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...