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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 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...

NIU men's soccer sophomore forward Katai Mukuka (40) gets boxed out by Eastern Illinois University fifth year defender Kento Tani (25) on Tuesday. The Huskies fell to the Panthers by a score of 3-2, their second straight loss. (Alexia Beck | Northern Star)

Late goals fall short against Eastern Illinois

By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter | September 17, 2025

DeKALB — NIU’s men’s soccer team (3-3-1) suffered their third loss of the season to the Eastern Illinois University Panthers (1-3-1) in a five-goal, 3-2 thriller on Tuesday night. A combination of defensive lapses, solid goalkeeping and lack of...

NIU men’s soccer senior midfielder Jose Gomez (10) battles for the ball during the Huskies’ game against St. Thomas University on Saturday. Gomez led the team with 4 shots in the 1-0 loss. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies shutout by St. Thomas for second loss

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | September 14, 2025

DeKALB — Earning just its second loss of the season, NIU men’s soccer (3-2-1) fell to the St. Thomas University Tommies (3-1-2) in a 1-0 shutout, their first of the season.  “Hugely disappointing obviously, losing the game here at home especially...

NIU men’s soccer junior goalkeeper Atahan Arslan (1) makes a save during the Huskies’ game against Western Illinois University on Aug. 28. Sports Editor Kalin Schaefer shares her three biggest takeaways from NIU’s 3-1-1 start to the season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

SCHAEFER: 3 takeaways from men’s soccer’s strong start to the season

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | September 11, 2025

From a team that finished the season with just three wins last season, to starting 2025 with a 3-1-1 record, NIU men’s soccer has had a vastly different start to the season than they did in 2024.  Last season, the Huskies went 1-4 in their first...

NIU men’s soccer redshirt sophomore defender Tomasz Slawek (17) goes after the ball during the Huskies’ match against Western Illinois University on Aug. 28. NIU earned its third win of the season with a 2-1 defeat of Indiana University Indianapolis. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Men’s soccer bounces back with road win over IU Indy

By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter | September 10, 2025

Hoping to bounce back after a close loss to then-No.19 Kansas City, NIU men’s soccer delivered against the Indiana University Indianapolis Jaguars (2-2-2) on Tuesday. Driven by first-half goals from freshman forward Vance Sheffield and sophomore...

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 August. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

SCHAEFER: High and lows of NIU Athletics in August

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | September 2, 2025

With the first month of the 2025 season in the books, NIU’s fall sports are well underway. While most of NIU’s teams performed well to start their seasons, some had higher highs than others.  Here are two high points, and two low points, from...

NIU men’s soccer sophomore midfielder Grant Paskus (13) cuts past a defender during the Huskies’ game against Western Illinois University on Aug. 28. Paskus scored the lone goal for the Huskies in their 2-1 loss against the University of Missouri-Kansas City on Monday. (Tous Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Men’s soccer falls to No. 19 Kansas City, suffers first loss of season

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | September 2, 2025

Despite creating double the shot opportunities of the University of Missouri-Kansas City Roos (2-0-2), NIU men’s soccer (2-1-1) earned its first loss of the season against the No. 19-ranked team in the nation.  ‘I was very happy with how we played...

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