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Junior defender Jordyn Saddler controls the ball Aug. 29 against University of Southern Indiana. NIU women's soccer lost 4-0 to the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Thursday, its first loss of the 2024 season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer collects first loss at Notre Dame

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 5, 2024

NIU women’s soccer (3-1-1) was shut out by the No. 9 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-1) in a 4-0 loss.  In a game with very close stats, the Huskies fell short in converting. NIU ended the match with 14 shots, seven on goal, only one short of...

NIU senior running back Antario Brown (1) runs through an open gap in the Western Illinois University defensive line Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Brown finished with eight carries for 69 yards in NIU’s 54-15 blowout victory. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

‘It’s just another game:’ NIU readies for clash with No. 5 Notre Dame

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 5, 2024

DeKALB – Fresh off a resounding win in its season opener, NIU football is gearing up for its next big test: A road game against a top-five ranked opponent at one of the most iconic venues in college football in front of a national audience. This...