“It’s a [expletive] kick in the teeth.”Junior defender Francis Otira, along with the rest of the NIU men’s soccer team, was feeling the pain after falling to Hartwick 1-0 in its MAC opener Saturday afternoon.“It hurts and it needs to hurt because...
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...
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...
Playing professional sports is a dream of kids all over the world, but only a few get to live out those ambitions. Former NIU men's soccer midfielder Luis De La Cerda got to live out his dream this past year with Reboceros De La Piedad in the Liga de...
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...
Students looking for a cheering section to be a part of can look to the Red Riot, which has been revamped and reorganized after a takeover by new management. The Northern Star sat down with Red Riot President Matthew Jockl to talk about the change and...
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...
Students come to college to study, get good grades and graduate. In their spare time, they usually support their school - in this case, the Huskies. Besides a football team that can bring in over 20,000 fans a game, all other NIU athletics are suffering...
With NIU unveiling a brand new Victor E. Huskie Saturday, the Northern Star asked students what they would change with the school's mascot. "Bigger whiskers." -Nathan Ewald, post-baccalaureate biology student "I really don't think they need to upgrade...
A 4-10 non-conference record didn’t stop NIU head coach Ricardo Patton from setting up another difficult schedule.The Huskies recently announced their 2010-2011 schedule, which includes tough tests against Northwestern, the regular season opener, and...
And the 2005 Heisman Trophy Award winner is...Vince Young?Has Mack Brown lost his mind for suggesting such an outrageous emergency plan for the soon to be vacated trophy?It's simple. No. He's a genius!Reggie Bush will be losing his Heisman for receiving...
Looking to continue its success from the undefeated offseason, the NIU men's soccer team took a minor stumble out of the starting gate of the 2010 campaign. As the dust settled on opening weekend, the Huskies left Oregon without a win after a scoreless...
