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Senior midfielder Luis Mojica brings the ball up field against Oregon State.

NIU meets Hartwick in MAC battle

By Mike Buda | September 30, 2010

Games in the Mid-American Conference are typically filled with very physical play and a lot of energy and don't expect anything less for the NIU men's soccer conference opener. The Huskies open up MAC play at 1 p.m. Saturday against Hartwick in DeKalb...

Men’s soccer can’t ward off Blue Demons

By Mike Buda | September 29, 2010

The NIU men's soccer team experienced a tale of two different halves Wednesday night. The Huskies' unbeaten streak extended to five games after a scoreless double-overtime draw with DePaul. "In the first half, we did come out a little bit flat I think...

NIU blanks Brady for second straight shutout

By Mike Buda | September 26, 2010

PEORIA | Following a not-so-ideal start, the NIU men’s soccer team has reeled off four wins in a row. The Huskies defeated Bradley in Peoria 2-0 on Friday for their second straight shutout. “I’d say we’re in a better place than we were two weeks...

NIU men’s soccer team finds identity with third straight ‘W’

By Mike Buda | September 19, 2010

DeKALB | The NIU identity has been lost for the men’s soccer program, but after three straight wins, it may be found again. After defeating Holy Cross 2-1 and Gonzaga 1-0 in the Lakeside Classic in Evanston, the Huskies look to be back on track, but...

Men’s soccer splits the weekend with a win and loss

By Mike Buda | September 12, 2010

DeKALB | Finding the will to win has not come early in the season for the NIU men's soccer team, but there is still a glimmer after its first win of the year. The Huskies split the weekend with a 2-1 loss to Oregon State Friday and then a 2-0 win over...

Luzzi adds 3 more foreign recruits to 2010 class

By Mike Buda | August 23, 2010

Bringing in international talent has been a constant for American soccer over the past few decades to improve the game in the States. The NIU men's soccer program has a history of acting similarly and has holstered top overseas recruits, which includes...

Luzzi knows bar has been raised

By Jimmy Johnson | August 19, 2010

Excited would be an understatement on Eric Luzzi, NIU men's soccer head coach, feels about the 2010-2011 season. Luzzi, who signed a contract extension which will keep him as the Huskies head coach until 2014, declared three specific reasons why he is...