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NIU defender Lauren Eberts battles with Wisconsin forward Laurie
Nosbusch in the Huskies loss Thursday night.

Huskies get buffeted in Wisconsin match-up

By Matt Hopkinson | September 8, 2011

Up against a stiff wind and even stiffer competition, NIU women's soccer (0-6-1) fell to Wisconsin (5-1) 2-0.The Huskies played against the wind the first half, so the Badgers were aided by strong gusts at their backs."Going against the wind is a huge...

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Huskies welcome one of their own to pack

By Matt Hopkinson | September 7, 2011

There may be such a thing as having Huskie pride, and surely many students, past and present, can lay claim to this. If there is such a thing as a Huskie lifestyle, none can truly measure up to the newest member of the NIU community. During the NIU women's...

Welcome to the pack

By Matt Hopkinson | September 7, 2011

There may be such a thing as having Huskie pride, and surely many students, past and present, can lay claim to this.If there is such a thing as a Huskie lifestyle, none can truly measure up to the newest member of the NIU community.During the NIU women's...

NIU ready to badger Wisconsin

By Matt Hopkinson | September 7, 2011

NIU women's soccer hopes to make it a long night for Wisconsin on Thursday when the two play at 5 p.m. in the NIU Soccer Complex.The Huskies (0-4-1) will square off against Wisconsin (4-1) in an unusually-scheduled game - it is the first of only two Thursday...

Huskies lose to ISU, tie with Northern Iowa

By Matt Hopkinson | September 5, 2011

NIU women's soccer showed some resilience this weekend, tying its game at home after getting bombarded 5-0 against Illinois State.The Huskies (0-4-1) started off their weekend on the wrong foot in their match up with the Redbirds (3-2), getting out shot...

Women’s soccer set to play ISU

By Matt Hopkinson | August 31, 2011

The NIU women's soccer team will hit the road this weekend, although the destination is in-state.The Huskies (0-3) are slated for a match-up against Illinois State (1-2).The Redbirds are coming off of a loss against Boston University and are 1-1 at home.NIU...

NIU women’s soccer drops first two games of 2011

By Matt Hopkinson | August 28, 2011

The NIU women's soccer team lost 3-0 to South Dakota State on Friday and 2-0 to North Dakota on Sunday at home. Opening up their first home game, the Huskies (0-2-0) squared off against the Jackrabbits and allowed three goals in the first half. Christa...

Dunn is no The Count, but he still sucks

By Matt Hopkinson | August 25, 2011

Be careful what you wish for. For a few years now, I had been itching to see Adam Dunn launching balls onto the concourse at U.S. Cellular Field. Unfortunately, the only launching associated with Dunn is in the form of obscenities from White Sox fans....

Women’s soccer set to host NIU Tourney

By Matt Hopkinson | August 25, 2011

Let the games begin. The NIU women's soccer team will embark on its 2011-12 season with hosting the NIU Tourney. The Huskies will try to fatten up their record at home, as last season they were 7-1-1 at home while they went 1-8-0 on the road. "You always...

Huskies blown away by Cyclones at Iowa State

By Matt Hopkinson | August 21, 2011

The NIU women's soccer team opened up their regular season schedule Sunday but lacked a potent enough kick to net a win. The Huskies (0-1) suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Iowa State Cyclones (2-0). "This is our first regular season game and...

Ranking NIU’s football team is harder said than done

By Matt Hopkinson | July 19, 2011

Living life on the fringe is hard.For a MAC team, it shouldn't seem out of the ordinary.The NIU football team should find it a bit harder to swallow, however, because they are coming off a good season in which they won a school-record 11 wins.While the...

Midwest Museum of Natural History hosts Rocking for the Reptiles event

By Matt Hopkinson | June 28, 2011

Bring your friends, your family and your camera; just don't bring any Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Those are already provided for you.The Midwest Museum of Natural History (MMNH), 425 W. State St. in Sycamore, will host its first "Rockin' for the Reptiles"...