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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

A graphic depicts NIU men’s soccer redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Caleb Pearson as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Pearson recorded a career-high 7 saves against the University of Illinois Chicago in NIU’s 2-1 victory over the Flames on Saturday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Pearson shines in goal after sudden call-up

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 27, 2025

After helping NIU men’s soccer climb into a three-way tie atop the Missouri Valley Conference with standout efforts against two tough opponents, redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Caleb Pearson has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week. Before...

NIU men’s soccer redshirt freshman defender Roman Khela (2) gains possession of the ball against the University of Notre Dame on Tuesday. The Huskies upset the Fighting Irish 2-1, extending their unbeaten streak to six.(Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies upset Notre Dame, extend unbeaten streak to 6

By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter | October 22, 2025

DeKALB — Taking a break from Missouri Valley Conference play, the NIU men’s soccer team (6-3-4, 1-0-3 MVC) hosted the University of Notre Dame (7-4-4, 2-2-2 ACC) on a cold, rainy Tuesday night.  The intense matchup saw an early goal within the...


A graphic depicts NIU men’s soccer freshman forward Niko Angulo as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Angulo scored the equalizer in the Huskies’ 2-2 draw with Belmont University on Friday.  (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Niko Angulo nets 88th-minute equalizer versus Belmont

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 20, 2025

After scoring the game-tying goal in NIU men’s soccer’s draw against Belmont University, freshman forward Niko Angulo has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week.  In the 88th minute, Angulo collected senior midfielder Jose Gomez’s...

NIU men’s soccer senior forward Jose Gomez (10) goes for the ball during the Huskies’ match against Western Illinois University on Aug. 28. Gomez scored the first goal for NIU in a 2-2 tie against Belmont University on Friday. (Northern Star file photo)

Angulo’s late goal pushes Huskies into 2nd in MVC

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | October 18, 2025

DeKALB — Now sitting just one point out of first place in the Missouri Valley Conference standings, NIU men’s soccer (5-3-4, 1-0-3 MVC) scraped together a 2-2 draw against the Belmont University Bruins (6-1-6, 1-1-2 MVC) to remain unbeaten in conference...

NIU men’s soccer freshman midfielder Niko Ladas (25) drives the ball up the field during the Huskies’ match against Governors State University on Sept. 21. The Huskies were shutout by Western Michigan University on Saturday, with the game ending in a 0-0 draw. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies draw against Western Michigan

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | October 12, 2025

Getting shut out for only the second time this season, NIU men’s soccer (5-3-3, 1-0-2 MVC) was unable to find the back of the net in a 0-0 tie with the Western Michigan University Broncos (3-8-2, 0-1-2 MVC) on Saturday.  With the draw in Kalamazoo,...

NIU men’s soccer freshman forward Vance Sheffield drives the ball down the field during NIU’s match against Governors State University on Sept. 21. Sheffield was named the Missouri Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week after recording a goal and an assist against Bradley University.  (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Sheffield named MVC Offensive Player of the Week

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | October 8, 2025

After his performance in NIU men’s soccer’s comeback win against Bradley University on Saturday, freshman forward Vance Sheffield has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday.  Sheffield...

A graphic depicts NIU men’s soccer sophomore midfielder Martin Montoya as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Montoya recorded an assist while scoring a goal in the Huskies' 2-1 win over Bradley University on Saturday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Montoya fuels come-from-behind win

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 6, 2025

After scoring a goal and recording an assist to complete NIU men’s soccer’s comeback win against Bradley University on Saturday, sophomore midfielder Martin Montoya has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week.  Montoya’s goal came...

NIU men’s soccer senior midfielder Jose Gomez (10) drives the ball toward the goal during the Huskies’ match against Governors State University on Sept. 25. Gomez created 3 shots in NIU’s 2-1 comeback win over Bradley University on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Late goals push Huskies over Bradley for first conference win

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | October 5, 2025

DeKALB — Two goals in the last four minutes against the Bradley University Braves (2-4-4, 0-1-1 MVC) completed the Huskies’ comeback, taking a 2-1 victory for their first Missouri Valley Conference win.  With the win, NIU men’s soccer (3-3-4,...

A graphic shows NIU student-athletes from various sports with arrows indicating highs and lows. Sports Editor Kalin Schaefer discusses the high and low moments for NIU Athletics in September. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

SCHAEFER: Highs and lows of NIU Athletics in September

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | September 30, 2025

The first full month of NIU fall sports is in the books, with September showcasing various high points for some programs, while some teams reached lows they haven’t seen in decades.  Here are three high points, and three low points, from NIU Athletics...

NIU men’s soccer redshirt junior midfielder Jakub Drazek (6) fights for possession of the ball during the Huskies’ match against Governors State University on Sept. 21. Drazek scored his first collegiate goal in NIU’s 1-1 draw with Drake University on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies draw first MVC matchup against Drake

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | September 28, 2025

Starting conference play against the pre-season Missouri Valley Conference title favorites, NIU men’s soccer (4-3-2, 0-0-1 MVC) earned a point in the 1-1 draw with the Drake University Bulldogs (5-0-4, 0-0-1 MVC) on Saturday.  “I think it was...

A graphic depicts NIU men’s soccer freshman forward Tobias Crear as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Crear earned the honor after recording the first two goals of his career in NIU’s 4-1 win against Governors State University on Sunday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Crear snags first career goals as Huskies best Governors State

By Northern Star Sport Staff | September 22, 2025

After scoring his first collegiate goals in NIU men’s soccer’s 4-1 win against Governors State University, freshman forward Tobias Crear has been named this week’s Northern Star Huskie of the Week.  His first goal came in the 82nd minute, collecting...

NIU men’s soccer freshman forward Tobias Crear (7) battles for the ball with Governors State University freshman defender Casidy Schlesinger (16) in the first half on Sunday at the NIU Track and Field & Soccer Complex. NIU won 4-1 against Governors State University on Sunday after their match against Chicago State University was cancelled. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Men’s soccer snaps losing streak against Governors State

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | September 21, 2025

DeKALB — Scoring 3 goals in the final 20 minutes, NIU men’s soccer (4-3-1) took a dominant 4-1 victory over the Governors State University Jaguars (1-6) on Sunday.  With the win, the Huskies snapped a two-game losing streak and opened the opportunity...

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