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Women’s guards will feature former backups handling the ball

By Matt Hopkinson | October 31, 2011

NIU women’s basketball has six new players, but realistically, only one will be a member of the backcourt. Amanda Corral is a freshman, brand new to the system and game of collegiate ball.Satavia Taylor is a transfer from Loyola who plays guard on the...

Old man Carroll’s Seahawks blow

By Matt Hopkinson | October 31, 2011

Usually in football, when hormones are brought up, it's used in terms of performance enhancing drugs.On Sunday, however, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll blamed his hormones for his questionable decision making.Hormones are not really the problem...

Huskies drop season finale

By Matt Hopkinson | October 27, 2011

On a day that marked the last time four of the NIU women's soccer player's would ever be on the field, it fell to Western Michigan 2-0. Meaghan Bennett started at goalie for the Huskies, which was just the second start of her career.The game started off...

Women’s soccer set to close out season

By Matt Hopkinson | October 26, 2011

For NIU women's soccer, there is no MAC tournament left to get to. There is only the pride for individuals and the pride left for a team.This afternoon at the NIU Soccer Complex, women's soccer (2-14-2) will take on Western Michigan (11-7-0) in the final...

Huskies fall twice in Ohio, from MAC tournament contention

By Matt Hopkinson | October 23, 2011

NIU women's soccer fell to Miami (Ohio) and Bowling Green on Friday and Sunday, respectively.The contest started off ominously against Miami (9-7-0), as the RedHawks opened the scoring early with a goal from Jess Kodiak registering in the fifth minute...

Women’s soccer still has chance for MAC Tournament

By Matt Hopkinson | October 20, 2011

NIU women's soccer will be on the road this weekend for the last time, taking on Miami (Ohio) and Bowling Green Friday and Sunday.These matchups become integral to the season if the Huskies (2-12-2, 1-7-0 MAC) wish to put themselves into a position to...

Women’s soccer misses opportunities over weekend

By Matt Hopkinson | October 16, 2011

NIU women's soccer (2-12-2) had its chances in both games over the weekend but couldn't capitalize against Eastern Michigan (2-11-2) or Central Michigan (11-2-3).On Friday, the Huskies played against the Eagles in DeKalb. Both teams struggled to get a...

Women’s soccer dedicates game to cancer awareness

By Matt Hopkinson | October 13, 2011

Almost everyone in the world knows someone who has been affected by cancer.This weekend, NIU women's soccer (2-10-2) will host Eastern Michigan (1-10-2) and Central Michigan (10-1-3) on Friday and Sunday, respectively.The weekend event will feature the...

Answer me this

By Matt Hopkinson | October 13, 2011

There is an old addage: Pick on someone your own size.Frankie "The Answer" Edgar would take offense to this.On Saturday night, Edgar got redemption in the MMA world, knocking out Gray Maynard in the fourth round. This was the third time the two have squared...

Assistant coach burrows himself in work

By Matt Hopkinson | October 11, 2011

NIU women's soccer assistant coach Jason Burr is used to a heavy workload.Burr, a former Division III head coach at Thomas More College in Kentucky, has been with NIU for four years, assisting under head coach Carrie Barker then entire time.Not only was...

Sox ready to venture with Ventura

By Matt Hopkinson | October 10, 2011

Chicago White Sox fans, you have every single reason to be upset. On Thursday, the White Sox announced the hiring of former Sox third baseman Robin Ventura to a multi-year deal. Ventura comes into this job with no prior coaching experience, although general...

NIU women’s soccer defeats Buffalo 1-0

By Matt Hopkinson | October 9, 2011

NIU women's soccer (2-10-2) took the Bulls by the horns as they defeated Buffalo (9-3-2) 1-0 on the road Friday.Yet the Huskies then lost a frenetically paced match against Kent State (9-5) 3-2 Sunday.NIU played a physical game against Buffalo, as both...