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Freshman forward Tyra King dribbles the ball past a University at Buffalo defender. Kings high school teammate and six other recruits committed to play womens soccer at NIU on National Signing Day. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer adds 7 after National Signing Day

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | November 9, 2023

DeKALB – The NIU women’s soccer team announced seven additions to its 2024 recruiting class on Wednesday in the aftermath of National Signing Day. Joining the Huskie ranks next fall will be midfielders Cydnie Bayless, McKenna Campbell-Turkalj and...

Graduate student forward Sahara Zingano dribbles the ball past Kent State University defenders. The Huskies were defeated by the Golden Flashes in the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament on Sunday. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

Women’s soccer shutout in quarterfinals of MAC Tournament

By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor | October 29, 2023

NIU women’s soccer was shut out 3-0 by Kent State University in the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament to end the Huskies’ 2023 season. Redshirt senior goalkeeper Sadie McGill struggled to keep the Golden Flash offensive attack at bay, conceding...

Sophomore midfielder Aubrey Robertson kicks the ball away against the University at Buffalo on Oct. 12. The Huskies fell to Bowling Green State University 1-0 on Thursday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer falls in regular season finale

By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor | October 26, 2023

NIU women’s soccer ended its 2023 regular season on a sour note with a 1-0 loss to Bowling Green State University.  The Huskies have also lost their opportunity at home-field advantage for the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament. A Kent State University...

Freshman forward Tyra Kings career day helped her secure her first Huskie of the Week honor. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

Tyra King claims Huskie of the Week crown

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 23, 2023

DeKALB – A career shooting day against Ball State University for freshman forward Tyra King cemented her status as this week’s Huskie of the Week. King recorded five total shots and four shots on goal to lead NIU women’s soccer to a 1-0 victory...

The NIU women’s soccer team huddles together before their match against Buffalo. The Huskies clinched a MAC Tournament berth with a victory over the Central Michigan University Chippewas on Sunday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer defeats CMU, clinches MAC Tournament berth

By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor | October 22, 2023

A second straight shutout performance from NIU women’s soccer’s defense pushed the Huskies past Central Michigan University by a final score of 1-0. Redshirt senior goalkeeper Sadie McGill kept the aggressive Chippewa attack at bay, as she recorded...

Freshman forward Tyra King dribbles the ball past a University at Buffalo defender. NIU womens soccer defeated Ball State University on Thursday after a last-minute goal from King. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

King dethrones Ball State with last minute goal

By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor | October 19, 2023

DeKALB – A 90th minute, game-winning goal in the NIU women’s soccer match against Ball State University sent the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex into a frenzy. Assisted by senior midfielder Abby Zipse, freshman forward Tyra King netted...

NIU’s Tyra King (5), a freshman forward, blocks and guards against two Miami University players during the first half of the game on Sunday. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer halts late Kent State rally

By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor | October 15, 2023

An own goal conceded by Kent State University and a 57th minute score from freshman forward Tyra King was all it took for NIU women’s soccer to snap the Golden Flashes’ two-game win streak. Kent State’s own goal came in the 24th minute after...

 Lea Gruennagel (11), a junior defender, runs around an opponent from Miami University to get the ball during Sunday’s game. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer drops chippy contest to Buffalo

By Lucas Didier, Sports Reporter | October 12, 2023

DeKALB – NIU women’s soccer (5-6-3, 3-3-1 MAC) were out-shot 11-6 as they fell to the University at Buffalo Bulls (6-3-5, 3-2-2 MAC) by a score of 2-0. Thursday’s loss marked the end of the Huskies’ three-game win streak. NIU women’s soccer...

Graduate forward Sahara Zingano (22) speeds toward the Toledo goal with control of the ball. On Sept. 24, the Huskies tied with Toledo 1-1. (Melody Elbel | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer extends win streak in third consecutive shutout

By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor | October 8, 2023

DeKALB – Graduate student forward Sahara Zingano played hero for NIU women’s soccer on Sunday as she scored the lone goal of a 1-0 senior day victory over Miami University. Zingano scored on a penalty kick in the 50th minute, a goal that pushed...

Freshman forward Tyra King (5) heads the ball toward sophomore defender Angelina Briggs (9) and senior defender Abby Adams during the Huskies Sunday game against Toledo. On Sunday, the Huskies tied with Toledo 1-1. (Melody Elbel | Northern Star)

Huskies win second straight in shutout of Eastern Michigan

By Sana Polizzi, Sports Reporter | October 5, 2023

The Huskies found success in a 2-0 shutout win against Eastern Michigan University, extending their win streak to two games. With the win, NIU improved to 2-2-1 in conference, good for seventh place in the MAC. Eastern Michigan fell to ninth in the...

Freshman forward Tyra King (5) dribbles the soccer ball down the field as three Toledo defenders run to try and block King from reaching the goal on Thursday. (Melody Elbel | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer zips past Akron, ends winless streak

By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor | October 2, 2023

One goal in the 78th minute was all it took for NIU women’s soccer to end its seven-game winless streak and secure its first MAC win. Junior forward Reegan Kingpavong was the hero for the Huskies on Sunday, as her lone goal of the 2023 season lifted...

Graduate forward Sahara Zingano (22) speeds toward the Toledo goal with control of the ball. On Sept. 24, the Huskies tied with Toledo 1-1. (Melody Elbel | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer falls to Bobcats, extend winless streak

By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor | September 28, 2023

DeKALB – A first-half offensive onslaught from Ohio University helped the Bobcats extend the Huskies’ winless streak to seven. The Bobcats defeated the Huskies 3-1 Thursday. After scoring in the second minute of the game, the Huskies could not...