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NIU, Eastern Illinois shut each other out

By Matt Hopkinson | September 14, 2011

In an intra-state match-up, NIU women's soccer earned their first shutout of the season.However, the Huskies were shutout as well, 0-0, by Eastern Illinois.The Huskies (0-5-2) played a solid game, at least according to the stat sheet, against the Panthers...

Welcome to the pack

By Matt Hopkinson | September 7, 2011

There may be such a thing as having Huskie pride, and surely many students, past and present, can lay claim to this.If there is such a thing as a Huskie lifestyle, none can truly measure up to the newest member of the NIU community.During the NIU women's...

NIU ready to badger Wisconsin

By Matt Hopkinson | September 6, 2011

NIU women's soccer hopes to make it a long night for Wisconsin on Thursday when the two play at 5 p.m. in the NIU Soccer Complex.The Huskies (0-4-1) will square off against Wisconsin (4-1) in an unusually-scheduled game - it is the first of only two Thursday...

Huskies lose to ISU, tie with Northern Iowa

By Matt Hopkinson | September 5, 2011

NIU women's soccer showed some resilience this weekend, tying its game at home after getting bombarded 5-0 against Illinois State.The Huskies (0-4-1) started off their weekend on the wrong foot in their match up with the Redbirds (3-2), getting out shot...

Women’s soccer set to play ISU

By Matt Hopkinson | August 31, 2011

The NIU women's soccer team will hit the road this weekend, although the destination is in-state.The Huskies (0-3) are slated for a match-up against Illinois State (1-2).The Redbirds are coming off of a loss against Boston University and are 1-1 at home.NIU...

NIU women’s soccer drops first two games of 2011

By Matt Hopkinson | August 28, 2011

The NIU women's soccer team lost 3-0 to South Dakota State on Friday and 2-0 to North Dakota on Sunday at home. Opening up their first home game, the Huskies (0-2-0) squared off against the Jackrabbits and allowed three goals in the first half. Christa...

Women’s soccer set to host NIU Tourney

By Matt Hopkinson | August 25, 2011

Let the games begin. The NIU women's soccer team will embark on its 2011-12 season with hosting the NIU Tourney. The Huskies will try to fatten up their record at home, as last season they were 7-1-1 at home while they went 1-8-0 on the road. "You always...

Huskie sports briefs: March 8

By Jimmy Johnson | March 7, 2011

Women's soccer celebrates the past season At the end of February, the NIU women's soccer team held its annual banquet to celebrate the 2010 season and hand out awards. Huskie seniors Kaitlin Bujak, Kylie Revelle, Christen Schuler, Mo Smunt and Annie Wyer...

Huskie Briefs: Xavier Silas, Jordan Delegal and Mo Smunt

By Andrew Singer | November 22, 2010

Xavier Silas has been named MAC West Player of the Week following 22 and 34-point performances against Bradley and Cardinal Stritch, respectively. The senior guard on the NIU men's basketball team shot 64.3 percent from the field while sinking all 12...

NIU season defined by home dominance

By Andrew Singer | November 1, 2010

Unfortunately for the NIU women's soccer team, a tradition of winning takes years to accomplish. Finishing up her third season as NIU head coach, Carrie Barker saw flashes of greatness from her team in 2010. But the third-year head coach believes it...

Women’s soccer loses in first round

By Andrew Singer | October 31, 2010

Dropping a 2-1 decision to Central Michigan in the first round of the MAC tournament; the NIU women's soccer team's season came to an end on Sunday. Participating in their first MAC tournament game since 2008, the Huskies (9-9-1 overall, 5-6-1 MAC) needed...

NIU falls to Western Michigan, perpares for MAC tournament

By Andrew Singer | October 28, 2010

With seeding for the MAC tournament on the line, the NIU women's soccer team fell to Western Michigan 2-1 in Kalamazoo on Thursday afternoon. Going into the Huskies' final regular season contest, they and WMU (9-6-4 overall, 5-2-4 MAC) were tied for the...