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Family inspired Sanchez’s NIU soccer career

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | November 30, 2022

DeKALB – NIU men's soccer's redshirt senior goalkeeper Martin Sanchez comes from a family of soccer players who influenced his decision to play soccer. “I’ve played soccer my whole life, I didn’t play any other sports,” Sanchez said. “Looking...

Men’s soccer loses on an overtime-penalty goal, see its way out of the MAC tournament

By Quentin Wilson | November 12, 2019

DeKALB — The cold weather might not be enough to numb the pain of a heartbreaking loss, as NIU fell to Bowling Green State University in overtime Tuesday, eliminating the Huskies from the 2019 Mid-American Conference Tournament.With the 2-1 win, BGSU...

Men’s soccer’s loss to BGSU position the teams for a rematch in MAC tournament

By Quentin Wilson | November 11, 2019

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.

Men’s soccer currently down to Bowling Green State in last regular-season match

By Quentin Wilson | November 9, 2019

Men’s soccer loses to Akron after two goal lead

By Quentin Wilson | November 4, 2019

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.

Maertins has special senior night, helps NIU to conference with over WMU

By Quentin Wilson | October 26, 2019

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.

Welch at his best as Huskies win away game at West Virginia

By Araya Benegas | October 19, 2019

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.

Men’s soccer and West Virginia are tied at 1-1 at the half

By Quentin Wilson | October 18, 2019

DeKALB — Men's soccer is tied with the West Virginia University Mountaineers at one a piece.Senior midfielder Ethan Pitre scored the first goal of the game, putting the Huskies up 1-0. Pitre received a header behind the defense from junior midfielder...

Two early goals enough to put out men’s soccer in MAC opener

By Quentin Wilson | October 13, 2019

DeKALB — Comeback wins are difficult, and that proved to be the case Tuesday when the Huskies conceded two goals eight minutes into the match against the Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville Cougars. The Huskies opened Mid-American Conference...

Men’s soccer finished non-conference play with strong performance

By Marcel Carrasco | October 9, 2019

Sophomore defender Anthony Markanich pressures an opponent Tuesday during a match against Eastern Illinois University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex in DeKalb.

Saint Mary’s proved its power with a shutout win over Huskies

By Quentin Wilson | October 6, 2019

DeKALB — The men’s soccer team lost its second game in a row, falling to St. Mary’s College of California 5-0 at home.“They exposed a lot of our weaknesses and showed us what we need to work on,” first-year goalkeeper Martin Sanchez said.The...

Huskies lose hard fought game to UIC

By Marcel Carrasco | October 2, 2019

DeKALB — Two unanswered goals propelled the University of Illinois – Chicago Flames over the Huskies in a 2-1 NIU loss Tuesday at Flames Field in Chicago. The UIC defeat also snaps NIU’s four-match winning streak, as the Huskies suffered their first...

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Family inspired Sanchez’s NIU soccer career

Men’s soccer loses on an overtime-penalty goal, see its way out of the MAC tournament

Men’s soccer’s loss to BGSU position the teams for a rematch in MAC tournament

Men’s soccer currently down to Bowling Green State in last regular-season match

Men’s soccer loses to Akron after two goal lead

Maertins has special senior night, helps NIU to conference with over WMU

Welch at his best as Huskies win away game at West Virginia

Men’s soccer and West Virginia are tied at 1-1 at the half

Two early goals enough to put out men’s soccer in MAC opener

Men’s soccer finished non-conference play with strong performance

Saint Mary’s proved its power with a shutout win over Huskies

Huskies lose hard fought game to UIC

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