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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Men’s soccer hosts opening round NCAA tournament against Leathernecks

By Brian Thomas | November 16, 2011

Today will mark only the second time in school history that NIU men's soccer will host an opening round NCAA tournament game at the NIU soccer complex. The Huskies (14-5-0) are looking to defend their home field, which they were 4-1 on during regular...

Men’s soccer wins MAC championship

By Brian Thomas | November 13, 2011

After missing the MAC tournament last season, NIU men's soccer was back with just one thing on its mind: a MAC championship. That's exactly what the Huskies (14-5-0, 4-2-0 MAC) accomplished after a pair of 1-0 shutout victories at Akron over Buffalo Friday...

NIU men’s soccer falls to Akron 2-0

By Brian Thomas | October 9, 2011

NIU men's soccer suffered a loss on the road Saturday 2-0 at the hands of the defending National Champions and No. 3 ranked Akron. This was the first match of the season where the Huskies (8-3-0, 0-2-0 MAC) were shutout and did not score one goal. "In...

Men’s soccer falls to Buffalo in MAC opener

By Brian Thomas | October 2, 2011

No. 18 ranked NIU men's soccer dropped its MAC opener Saturday against Buffalo, 2-1 in double overtime. The Huskies (7-2-0) had numerous missed opportunities, as they outshot the Bulls (6-5-1) 19-6. "We had a ton of chances today, but when we didn't finish...

Men’s soccer recruits four international players

By Brian Thomas | September 18, 2011

The NIU soccer team is used to recruiting players from the Midwest, but that didn't stop it from recruiting four international players this year. Two of the four players are from Oslo, Norway: senior Finn Jor and sophomore Gael Rivera. Jor and Rivera...

Men’s soccer wins NIU Adidas Invitational

By Brian Thomas | September 11, 2011

No. 20 ranked NIU men's soccer continued its strong start to the season by winning its NIU Adidas Invitational for the first time in program history. The Huskies (5-0-0) beat Valparaiso in their home opener on Friday 1-0 and also beat Portland on Sunday...

Huskies to host Valparaiso

By Brian Thomas | September 8, 2011

The NIU men's soccer will be hosting Valparaiso today for its home opener and Portland Sunday for the NIU adidas Invitational.The Huskies (3-0-0) are coming off a weekend in which they won the University of Michigan Invitational, thanks to senior defender...

Erik Anderson | Northern Star James Stevenson (10) preforms
thriller on the field against Matt Bennet (5) of Olivet Nazarene
University on Saturday August 13. Huskies won 1-0.

Men’s soccer team gives Huskies a win over Michigan State

By Brian Thomas | August 21, 2011

DeKALB | The NIU men's soccer team wrapped up its preseason play with a win on Saturday against No. 19 Michigan State in Indianapolis, going 3-0 in exhibition play. The Huskies won the game 2-1, getting two goals from freshman Isaac Kannah, scoring one...

Men’s soccer recruits seven players for upcoming season

By Mike Romor | February 22, 2011

DeKALB | NIU men’s soccer has officially named seven new recruits for the 2011-2012 season. The team is looking to build on a 9-6-2 record during the 2010-2011 campaign. Head coach Eric Luzzi hopes the new recruits will not only bring depth to the team,...

Redshirt senior Kyle Knotek was able to retain the Lewang Cup in his final season as a Huskies. The NIU men's soccer team ended their season and didn't have a good enough record to participate in the conference tournament.

Men’s soccer ends season without conference tornament

By Mike Buda | November 8, 2010

DeKALB | This season brought disappointment for the NIU men’s soccer team, but the Huskies finished strong with momentum heading into the spring. NIU posted a 9-6-2 record while going 2-4-0 in the Mid-American Conference and missed the conference tournament...

Juan Hoyos (9) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal on Senior Day

Men’s soccer wins on Senior Day

By Mike Buda | October 31, 2010

Senior Day ended with a bang. The NIU men's soccer team finished its conference schedule with a 1-0 victory against Bowling Green Saturday. "The game was similar to a handful of other games that we've played this year," said NIU head coach Eric Luzzi....

Senior forward Juan Hoyos (9) attempts a shot while falling over in a game earlier this season versus Akron. Hoyos drew a red card on Florida Atlantic's Jason Lopaciuk, giving NIU a one-man advantage for the final 30 minues of its 1-0 loss to FAU Saturday.

NIU loses to Florida Atlantic 1-0

By MIke Buda | October 17, 2010

DeKALB | Finishing opportunities has been an issue at times with the NIU men’s soccer team this season and its latest match was no different. The Huskies felt defeat for the fifth time this year in a 1-0 loss to Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton, Fla....

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