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Early struggles plague Huskies in 2011 season

By Matt Hopkinson | November 3, 2011

In a season that saw far more downs than ups, there is always something to be gained.The NIU women's soccer team struggled out of the gate as it lost its first four games.It wasn't until a match with Northern Iowa that the Huskies earned their first point,...

Huskies drop season finale

By Matt Hopkinson | October 27, 2011

On a day that marked the last time four of the NIU women's soccer player's would ever be on the field, it fell to Western Michigan 2-0. Meaghan Bennett started at goalie for the Huskies, which was just the second start of her career.The game started off...

Women’s soccer set to close out season

By Matt Hopkinson | October 27, 2011

For NIU women's soccer, there is no MAC tournament left to get to. There is only the pride for individuals and the pride left for a team.This afternoon at the NIU Soccer Complex, women's soccer (2-14-2) will take on Western Michigan (11-7-0) in the final...

Huskies fall twice in Ohio, from MAC tournament contention

By Matt Hopkinson | October 24, 2011

NIU women's soccer fell to Miami (Ohio) and Bowling Green on Friday and Sunday, respectively.The contest started off ominously against Miami (9-7-0), as the RedHawks opened the scoring early with a goal from Jess Kodiak registering in the fifth minute...

Women’s soccer still has chance for MAC Tournament

By Matt Hopkinson | October 21, 2011

NIU women's soccer will be on the road this weekend for the last time, taking on Miami (Ohio) and Bowling Green Friday and Sunday.These matchups become integral to the season if the Huskies (2-12-2, 1-7-0 MAC) wish to put themselves into a position to...

Women’s soccer misses opportunities over weekend

By Matt Hopkinson | October 16, 2011

NIU women's soccer (2-12-2) had its chances in both games over the weekend but couldn't capitalize against Eastern Michigan (2-11-2) or Central Michigan (11-2-3).On Friday, the Huskies played against the Eagles in DeKalb. Both teams struggled to get a...

Women’s soccer dedicates game to cancer awareness

By Matt Hopkinson | October 14, 2011

Almost everyone in the world knows someone who has been affected by cancer.This weekend, NIU women's soccer (2-10-2) will host Eastern Michigan (1-10-2) and Central Michigan (10-1-3) on Friday and Sunday, respectively.The weekend event will feature the...

Assistant coach burrows himself in work

By Matt Hopkinson | October 11, 2011

NIU women's soccer assistant coach Jason Burr is used to a heavy workload.Burr, a former Division III head coach at Thomas More College in Kentucky, has been with NIU for four years, assisting under head coach Carrie Barker then entire time.Not only was...

Assistant coach engineers new career scheme

By Matt Hopkinson | October 7, 2011

Not everyone knows exactly what they want to do with themselves in the future.NIU women's soccer assistant coach Sara Kloosterman received an undergraduate degree in civil engineering, but now plans to get a masters in sports administration and a teaching...

Redshirt senior goalie influential on sidelines

By Matt Hopkinson | October 5, 2011

Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said, "When the best leader's work is done the people say, ‘We did it ourselves.'"This personifies the type of leadership skills possessed by Meaghan Bennett, senior backup goalkeeper and two-time captain of the NIU...

Women’s soccer looking to capture first MAC win at home

By Matt Hopkinson | September 29, 2011

NIU women's soccer (1-7-2) will host Akron (4-3-1) and Ohio (4-6-0) at the NIU soccer complex this weekend.The Huskies come off back-to-back losses to Toledo and Ball State this weekend, while Akron will come in riding a four-match undefeated streak,...

All the Nequa Valley ladies

By Matt Hopkinson | September 26, 2011

The NIU women's soccer team has players on its team from DeKalb to England, yet there are four Huskies that have the same hometown.NIU women's soccer features four members who went to Nequa Valley High School in Naperville.Freshmen defense/midfielder...