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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

NIU women’s soccer freshman defender Elle Wainscott (15) battles for the ball during the Huskies’ match against the University of Akron on Sept. 25. Wainscott recorded the only shot of the second half for NIU in a 1-0 loss to Kent State University on Sunday.  (Alexia Beck | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Kent State on the road

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | October 12, 2025

Trying to clinch their third win in conference play, NIU women’s soccer (4-6-3, 2-3-2 MAC) fell on the road against the Kent State University Golden Flashes (7-4-4, 5-2-1 MAC) in a 1-0 loss.  "Tough result," said NIU head coach Michael O'Neill via...

NIU women's soccer sophomore goalkeeper Lauren Pearson(1) receives anshot on goal during the first half of the Huskies' match against Miami University on Sept. 14. Pearson recorded 6 saves in NIU's 1-0 victory over Western Michigan University on Thursday. (Northern Star file photo)

Huskies down Broncos for first time since 2016

By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter | October 10, 2025

DeKALB — One counter attack and finish from senior forward Kelsi McLaughlin was all the Huskies (4-5-3, 2-2-2 MAC) needed to snap a nine-game losing skid against the Broncos of Western Michigan University (9-3-1, 5-1-1 MAC) for a 1-0 victory on Thursday...

NIU senior defender Aubrey Robertson (7) kicks the ball downfield during the second half of a Sept. 14 match against Miami University at the NIU Track and Field & Soccer Complex in DeKalb. Robertson exited Sunday's 5-0 loss to the University at Buffalo in the 51st minute with an apparent head injury. (Northern Star file photo)

Huskies hammered by Buffalo in second-half rout

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 6, 2025

DeKALB — “Crazy game; crazy game. A game of two halves in windy DeKalb.” Those were the first words out of NIU women’s soccer head coach Michael O’Neill’s mouth after the Huskies fell 5-0 to Buffalo on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track...

NIU women’s soccer sophomore midfielder Lauren Mrugala (21) reaches for the ball in the Huskies’s match against the University of Akron on Sept. 25. NIU earned its first Mid-American Conference win in a 1-0 victory over Central Michigan University on Thursday. (Alexia Beck | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer earns 1st MAC win, defeats Central Michigan 1-0

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | October 2, 2025

Senior defender Aubrey Robertson’s first goal of the season proved to be the game-winner as NIU women’s soccer (3-4-3, 1-1-2) earned its first Mid-American Conference victory of the season against Central Michigan University (0-9-2, 0-3-2) Thursday,...

NIU women’s soccer sophomore goalkeeper Lauren Pearson (1) makes a save in the Huskies’ match against the University of Akron on Thursday. Pearson recorded 3 saves as NIU tied for the second straight match.  (Alexia Beck | Northern Star)

Huskies log second consecutive draw against Zips

By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2025

DeKALB – Searching for their first win in September, NIU women’s soccer hosted the University of Akron Zips (3-3-3, 0-1-2 MAC) on Thursday night. This Mid-American Conference matchup ended in a 0-0 draw for the Huskies (2-4-3, 0-1-2 MAC), who now...

NIU women’s soccer senior forward Kelsi McLaughlin (4) drives the ball downfield during the second half of the Huskies’ match against Miami University on Sunday. The Huskies earned their first conference points on Thursday in a 1-1 draw with the University of Toledo. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer draws with Toledo, remains in search of first conference win

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | September 18, 2025

Facing their second conference opponent of the season, NIU women’s soccer (2-4-2, 0-1-1 MAC) clinched a 1-1 draw on Thursday in a Midwest battle against The University of Toledo Rockets (3-1-3, 0-0-1 MAC). "Fair play to the group, they came out ready...

NIU women's soccer graduate defender Jordyn Saddler (16) fights for the ball with Miami University junior forward Katie O’Malley (15) near the east touchline on Sunday at the NIU Track and Field & Soccer Complex. NIU lost its MAC home opener 0-2 against Miami University with 0 shots in the first half and 7 missed shots in the second half. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies lose first MAC battle to Miami

By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter | September 15, 2025

DeKALB — To kick off  Mid-American Conference play, NIU’s women’s soccer hosted the Miami University Redhawks (4-3, 1-0 MAC) on Sunday afternoon. The Huskies (2-4-1, 0-1 MAC) were haunted by defensive mistakes leading to two early goals and a 2-0...

NIU women’s soccer sophomore defender Julianna Hill (20) receives and guards the ball from Eastern Illinois University’s defense on Aug. 31. The Huskies fell in a 3-0 game against the University of Wisconsin on Thursday, their final non-conference opponent before beginning Mid-American Conference play on Sept. 14.  (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer clawed by Badgers in final non-conference game

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | September 5, 2025

Facing their second Big Ten opponent of the season, NIU women’s soccer was defeated 3-0 on Thursday in a road battle with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers (5-0). “We conceded three goals, three sloppy goals in a way as well, which kind...

Members of the NIU women's soccer team run downfield after the ball during their practice scrimmage match on Aug. 12 at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU fell to the University of Minnesota Gophers on Sunday, dropping to 1-2-1 on the season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies pummeled by Gophers in Big Ten matchup

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | August 24, 2025

Being held scoreless for the second game in a row, NIU women’s soccer (1-2-1) fell in a decisive 4-0 loss against the University of Minnesota Gophers (2-1).  “A very frustrating result,” said NIU women’s soccer head coach Michael O’Neill....

Sophomore forward Tyra King (5) pushes towards the goal on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women's soccer lost 1-0 to Western Michigan University on Thursday, ending the Huskies' 2024 season without an appearance in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. (Northern Star File Photo)

Women’s soccer narrowly misses out on MAC Tournament

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | October 31, 2024

NIU women’s soccer (9-5-5, 3-4-4 MAC) was defeated on the road 1-0 against the Western Michigan University Broncos (11-1-6, 8-0-3 MAC). “Really proud of the group,” said NIU women’s soccer head coach Michael O’Neill. “We attacked the game...

Graduate student midfielder Abby Zipse (15) jumps in celebration after scoring a goal from her corner kick with four minutes remaining on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women's soccer tied 1-1 against the University of Toledo Rockets for the Huskies' final home game of the season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer ties Toledo in final home match

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | October 27, 2024

NIU women’s soccer (9-4-5, 3-3-4 MAC) scored a late goal to tie with the University of Toledo Rockets (6-7-4, 3-4-3 MAC), leaving the Huskies tied for fifth place in Mid-American Conference standings with one match remaining.  “I’m proud...

Junior forward Kelsi McLaughlin dribbles the ball while being chased by an Eastern Michigan University defender on Friday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women's soccer defeated Ball State University 3-1 on Thursday, moving into fifth place in the conference standings with a 3-3-3 record. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer improves tournament chances with win over Ball State

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | October 24, 2024

NIU women's soccer (9-4-4, 3-3-3 MAC) defeated the Ball State University Cardinals (7-7-2, 2-5-2 MAC) on the road 3-1. “I thought we had all the factors in the game. I thought we were pinnacle in the final third, and thought we defended greatly,...

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