www.NIUHUSKIES.com 1 2009 NIU SOCCER TABLE OF CONTENTS FACILITY The NIU Soccer Complex........................ 2 Complex Features .................................. 3 COACHES Head Coach Eric Luzzi............................ 2 Q&A with Coach Luzzi ............................ 6 Assistant Coaches .................................. 7 PREVIEW 2009 Season Preview ............................ 8 2009 Roster ........................................... 9 PLAYER PROFILES Asuaje, Bahr, De La Cerda ................... 10 Evert, Faerden, Guehler ....................... 11 Horton, Hoyos ....................................... 12 Jor, Karsten ........................................... 13 King, Knotek ......................................... 14 Lopez, Mojica........................................ 15 Otira, Thomas ....................................... 16 GENERAL INFORMATION Location ....................................................... DeKalb, Ill. Founded ............................................................... 1895 Enrollment ......................................................... 25,254 Nickname ..........................................................Huskies School Colors ...................................Cardinal and Black Conference .............................................. Mid-American Stadium ............. NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex Capacity .............................................................. 1,989 President ................................................ Dr. John Peters Alma Mater, Year. ......................... John Carroll, 1967 Associate V.P./Director of Athletics ........... Jeff Compher Alma Mater, Year .....................James Madison, 1980 Athletic Dept. Phone .............................. 815-753-7370 Ticket Office Phone ................................ 815-752-6800 Website .........................................www.niuhuskies.com COACH Head Coach .....................................................Eric Luzzi Career and NIU Record/Years......................First Season Office Phone .........................................(815) 753-1372 Best Time to Call .........................................8 a.m.-Noon THE TEAM 2008 Overall Record ................................. 11-6-4 (.619) 2008 MAC Record, Place ....................4-1-1 (.750), 2nd Starters Returning/Lost (10 start min.) ................... 9/6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................17/7 Newcomers ................................................................. 7 THE PROGRAM Inaugural Season .................................................. 1962 All-Time Record ............................... 343-294-62 (.535) Conference Championships ................ Three (last 2006) NCAA Appearances ............................ Two (1973, 2006) HUSKIE MEDIA RELATIONS Assistant Director of Media Relations/ Men’s Soccer .................................. Russell Houghtaling Office Phone .......................................... 815-753-1708 Cell Phone ............................................. 815-508-5404 E-Mail........................................... [email protected]Assistant A.D. for Communications/Broadcasting ................ Donna Turner Office Phone .......................................... 815-753-9513 E-Mail........................................... [email protected]Assistant Director ................................... Brett McWethy Office Phone .......................................... 815-753-3706 E-Mail.............................................. [email protected]Assistant Director ........................................Zach Peters Office Phone .......................................... 815-753-9572 E-Mail................................................ [email protected]Assistant Director ..................................... Joe Summins Office Phone .......................................... 815-753-9539 E-Mail............................................... [email protected]Graduate Assistant ................................ Megan Wallace Office Phone .......................................... 815-753-9572 E-Mail......................................................................TBA quick FACTS Tyma, Yeboah, Zendejas ...................... 17 Newcomers ........................................... 18 HISTORY 2008 Statistics ..................................... 20 All-Time Series Results......................... 21 Individual Records................................ 22 Team Records ....................................... 24 Awards and Honors .............................. 26 Letterwinners........................................ 28 Huskie Soccer Hall of Famers ............. 29 All-Time Results .................................... 30 NIU Official Outfitter: adidas ....................... 33 Northern Illinois University .................. 34 DeKalb, Ill. ............................................ 36 The Mid-American Conference ............ 37 President Dr. John G. Peters ................ 38 Director of Athletics Jeff Compher ...... 39 The Yordon Center ................................ 40 Credits: The 2009 NIU Men’s Soccer Information Guide is a publication of the NIU Media Relations Office. Copies are available to the public for $10. The guide was written, designed and edited by Holly Bahn, Russell Houghtaling and Donna Turner, with assistance from Alan Radevksi. Covers: Aaron Zendejas and Russell Houghtaling. Photography: NIU Media Imaging: Jay Orbik, Scott Walstrom, George Tarbay, Don Butler, Wade Derkes, Gordon Means, Barry Stark, Keith Lowman, and Don Banke.
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2009 NIU SOCCER2009 NIU SOCCERTABLE OF CONTENTS
Facility The NIU Soccer Complex ........................ 2
Complex Features .................................. 3
cOacHES Head Coach Eric Luzzi............................ 2
Q&A with Coach Luzzi ............................ 6
Otira, Thomas .......................................16
General InformatIonLocation .......................................................DeKalb, Ill.Founded ............................................................... 1895Enrollment .........................................................25,254Nickname ..........................................................HuskiesSchool Colors ...................................Cardinal and BlackConference ..............................................Mid-AmericanStadium ............. NIU Soccer and Track & Field ComplexCapacity .............................................................. 1,989President ................................................Dr. John Peters Alma Mater, Year. ......................... John Carroll, 1967Associate V.P./Director of Athletics ........... Jeff Compher Alma Mater, Year .....................James Madison, 1980Athletic Dept. Phone .............................. 815-753-7370Ticket Office Phone ................................ 815-752-6800Website .........................................www.niuhuskies.com
CoaCHHead Coach .....................................................Eric LuzziCareer and NIU Record/Years......................First SeasonOffice Phone .........................................(815) 753-1372Best Time to Call .........................................8 a.m.-Noon
tHe team2008 Overall Record .................................11-6-4 (.619)2008 MAC Record, Place ....................4-1-1 (.750), 2nd Starters Returning/Lost (10 start min.) ................... 9/6Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................17/7Newcomers ................................................................. 7
tHe ProGramInaugural Season .................................................. 1962All-Time Record ...............................343-294-62 (.535)Conference Championships ................ Three (last 2006)NCAA Appearances ............................ Two (1973, 2006)
HuskIe medIa relatIonsAssistant Director of Media Relations/Men’s Soccer .................................. Russell HoughtalingOffice Phone .......................................... 815-753-1708Cell Phone ............................................. 815-508-5404E-Mail ........................................... [email protected] A.D. for Communications/Broadcasting ................ Donna TurnerOffice Phone .......................................... 815-753-9513E-Mail ...........................................donnaturner@niu.eduAssistant Director ................................... Brett McWethyOffice Phone .......................................... 815-753-3706E-Mail .............................................. [email protected] Director ........................................Zach PetersOffice Phone .......................................... 815-753-9572E-Mail ................................................ [email protected] Director ..................................... Joe SumminsOffice Phone .......................................... 815-753-9539E-Mail ...............................................jsummins@niu.eduGraduate Assistant ................................ Megan WallaceOffice Phone .......................................... 815-753-9572E-Mail ......................................................................TBA
DeKalb, Ill. ............................................36
The Mid-American Conference ............37
President Dr. John G. Peters ................38
Director of Athletics Jeff Compher ......39
The Yordon Center ................................40
Credits: The 2009 NIU Men’s Soccer Information Guide is a publication of the NIU Media Relations Office. Copies are available to the public for $10. The guide was written, designed and edited by Holly Bahn, Russell Houghtaling and Donna Turner, with assistance from Alan Radevksi. Covers: Aaron Zendejas and Russell Houghtaling. Photography: NIU Media Imaging: Jay Orbik, Scott Walstrom, George Tarbay, Don Butler, Wade Derkes, Gordon Means, Barry Stark, Keith Lowman, and Don Banke.
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Though the rules of the game have been in place for nearly 150 years,
everything about soccer continues to evolve, including the facilities and
playing surfaces. Northern Illinois has taken the next step in that evolution
with the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex.
The new facility is home to the men’s and women’s soccer programs, as
neutralize the sometimes unpredictable weather in northern Illinois.
the niu track & field and
Soccer Complex
the tradition of the game.
the FUTURE of the sport.
tRaDitiON
FUtURE
THE FACILITIES
(Left) NIU President Dr. John Peters and Executive Vice President Dr. Eddie Williams cut the banner at the Northern Illinois Soccer and Track & Field Complex, Oct. 25, 2008, officially opening the facility.
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HERRINgBONE CHANNEL DRAINAgE SySTEmThe field includes a herringbone channel drainage system, with a ribbed design that quickly directs water to a nearby reservoir. The system is a key factor in keeping the field dry and playable in almost any weather conditions.
PITCHPERFECT
The artificial turf provides a level surface that remains
nearly perfect through almost any weather. Turf also thaws
more quickly than grass after a freeze, allowing more time
for training.
FAN-FRIENDLyFACILITy
In addition to seating for up to 1,989 fans, the complex features a new concession
stand, nearly unlimited parking, and a scoreboard capable of displaying both soccer and track and field
information.
UNIQUELyNORTHERN ILLINOISSet between historic Huskie Stadium and the state-of-the-art Convocation Center, the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex walks a unique line between the storied tradition and the thriving future of Huskie Athletics.
Several layers underneath the playing surfacehelpkeepthefieldreadyforactionin almost any weather. When rain falls on the new turf, it quickly moves through the pitch thanks to a foot-thick layer of P-210 stone. A herringbone channel drainage system then directs the water to a retention pond, keepingthefieldreadyforplayevenintheheaviest storms.
When the Huskies play at home, fans are able to enjoy amenities that make the gameday experience “can’t-miss.” The Huskie faithful enter on the northwest side of the complex, with nearly unlimited parking available in the Convocation Center lot. A new concession stand resides on the northwest corner of the facility. Bleachers linetheeastsideof thefield,givingupto1,989 spectators a clear line of sight to the action. To keep track of the game, a new scoreboard stands on the north side of the field,andiscapableofdisplayingbothsoccerandtrackandfieldinformation.
Thenewcomplexheld its first event Aug.29, 2008, when the Huskie women’s soccer team took a 1-0 win from Eastern Illinois. Themenplayedtheirfirstmatchonthenewturf a week later, defeating Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 3-2 in double-overtime.
The NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex wasofficiallydedicatedNov.25forthemen’steam’s match-up against Bowling Green. NIU President Dr. John Peters, Executive Vice President Dr. Eddie Williams, and Associate Vice President and Athletic Director Jeff Compher were all on hand to watch the Huskies defeat Bowling Green, 1-0. After one full season on the new surface, the men’s team is 5-2-1, and the women’s program has compiled a record of 7-2-1 at the complex.
For the Huskie women’s track and field team, the complex includes an eight-lane track, separate pole vault and high jump areas, three long jump pits, and a throws area immediately to the south of the track. Likethesoccerfield,thenewtracksurfaceis nearly impermeable to damage from rain and snow, thanks to a water-proof “sandwich system” that layers two synthetic materials.
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HEAD COACH ERIC LUZZI
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Eric Luzzi
a for the game.
a for the players.
Talk to anyone who knows Northern Illinois Head Men’s
Soccer Coach Eric Luzzi, and those two points surface almost
words to come from Northwestern’s head men’s soccer coach
Tim Lenahan on hearing that Luzzi had been named the eighth
head coach in NIU history.
Mike Avery, the leader of Valparaiso’s men’s soccer program
added, “Eric is very smart, speaks well, is a great teacher,
works very hard, and has a great passion for the game and the
players.”
It was those attributes and others that convinced NIU Associate
Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeff Compher to promote
Luzzi from associate head coach to head coach on July 1, 2009.
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“As our assistant and most recently, our associate head coach, Eric has had a great opportunity to work with and learn from [former head coach] Steve Simmons as they built a championship program at NIU,” Comphersaid.“IamconfidentEricwillcarryonthewinningtraditionof Northern Illinois men’s soccer and that, under his leadership, we will move to the next level. “
Luzzi was promoted to associate head coach of the Huskies in March 2009, a reward for his commitment and loyalty to NIU during his tenure. In 2006, he helped guide Northern Illinois to the Mid-American Conference regular season and tournament championships. That year, under the tutelage of Luzzi, goalkeeper Joe Zimka set an NCAA record for goals allowed average, and the Huskies set the NIU record for shutouts in a season with 14. In 2008, Luzzi was part of the staff that coached the Huskies to eight shutouts, a win over No. 2-ranked SMU, and a trip to the MAC Championship game for the second time in three years.
“All the pieces are here to continue competing for championships,” Luzzi said. “We have great facilities, we have been in the top-25 forthelastfiveyears,wehaveatopschedule,and, most importantly, we have a terrificgroup of committed student-athletes.”
A consummate Chicagoan, Luzzi followed up a stellar prep goalkeeping career at St. Ignatius High School as a four-year letterman and starting keeper at Saint Mary’s (Minnesota). His résumé includes two campaigns as head coach for Schaumburg High School prior to
“We’re in Chicagoland, and that’s a big deal because this is my home,” Luzzi said. “The fact I’m able to stay here and now be the leader of a program that I’ve invested so much in over the last three years is exciting.”
Compher agreed that Luzzi’s Chicago ties were a large factor in the decision to promote the 33-year-old.
“He is a Chicago native with deep roots in the soccer community in this area, going back not only to his days as a high school coach, but to his days as a high school player,” Compher said.
Despitelivingintheareamuchofhis life,Luzzididn’tmakehisfirsttrip to DeKalb until June of 1999. Upon arrival, he saw a program he dreamed of one day leading.
“I remember thinking to myself, `the potential for this place is incredible,’ and how Northern Illinois should be competing for championships every single year,” Luzzi said. “The fact that literally 10 years to the week after that, I have the opportunity to lead the team in competing for those championships is special.”
The son of Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association (IHSSCA) Hall of Famer and long-time St. Ignatius head coach Jim Luzzi, the younger Luzzi has also logged seven summers working with the Olympic Development Program (ODP), including the United States Soccer Federation’s Region II. In the winter of 2006, Luzzi was named head goalkeepers coach for USSF Region II ODP. During the summer of 2007, Luzzi traveled to France with the U-18 ODP squad as an assistant coach.
The Huskies’ newest head coach holds a USSF National “A” License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and Level III National Goalkeeping License, a USSF Youth License and a Dutch Soccer Federation Youth CoachingCertificate.A1997graduateofSaintMary’s,Luzziearneda bachelor of arts in social science education and will complete his master’s in human development from SMU this December.
Luzzi married the former Kim Rodr in May of 2009. The two live in DeKalb with their dog Bob.
CoaCHInG exPerIenCeYears organization Position1999-2000 Schaumburg High School Head Coach2000-Pr. Illinois Youth Soccer Association Olympic Developmental Program Head Coach2001-05 St. Mary’s (Minn.) Head Coach2005-Pr. United States Soccer Federation Region II Head Goalkeepers Coach2006-08 Northern Illinois Assistant Coach/Associate Head Coach2009-Pr. Northern Illinois Head Coach
PlaYInG exPerIenCeYears school Position1990-93 St. Ignatius (Chicago) Goalkeeper1994-97 St. Mary’s (Minn) Goalkeeper
eduCatIonYear school degree2009 SMU Master’s of Arts - Human Development (in progress)1997 St. Mary’s (Minn.) Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Education1993 St. Ignatius (Chicago) High School Diploma
about LUZZI
Eric and his wife Kim Rodr-Luzzi were married in May of 2009, and live in DeKalb with their dog, Bob.
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“First of all Eric is a great guy, and I think that the number one thing with players is that they don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Eric is a guy that cares about his players. I really respect him, having gotten to know him at some of our camps and on the recruit-ing trail. He’s very knowledgeable, and a greatfit.SteveSimmonshasdoneagreatjob and it’s only natural that Eric continue that.”
Tim LenahanHead Men’s Soccer Coach
Northwestern University
“EricisagreatfitforNIU,andIamexcitedthat he has been given this opportunity. Eric is very smart, speaks well, is a great teacher, works very hard, and has a great passion for the game and the players. These things, plus the wonderful mentor he had in Steve Simmons, all indicate to me that he will be hugely successful as the head coach at NIU.”
mike AveryHead Men’s Soccer Coach
Valparaiso University
“I’m excited for the future of NIU men’s soccer with the hiring of Eric Luzzi to lead the Huskies. I think the combination of Jeff Compher and Eric Luzzi can take the program to new heights. I believe that’s the kind of one-two punch that players and fans will be thrilled with.” ‘
Steve SimmonsHead Men’s Soccer Coach
Oregon State University
“As our assistant and most recently, our associate head coach, Eric has had a great opportunity to work with and learn from [former head coach] Steve Simmons as they have built a championship program at NIU. In addition, he is a Chicago native with deep roots in the soccer community in this area, going back not only to his days as a high school coach, but to his days asahighschoolplayer.IamconfidentEric will carry on the winning tradition of Northern Illinois men’s soccer and that, under his leadership, we will move to the next level.”
Jeff CompherAssociate V.P. and Director of Athletics
Northern Illinois University
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What aspects the program will stay constant with you taking over as head coach?“Our standards are always going to be extremely high. There’s an expectation of our players thateverytimewesteponthefield,whetherit’sforpracticeoramatch,thatwecompetehard.There’s an expectation that our guys care about each other, and that they give of themselves for the team. Things like that are not going to change.”
What will change from when your mentor and friend Steve Simmons was head coach?“I am a different person than Steve, and I have a different personality. Because of that, the route to attaining the high standards we’ve always held is going to be a little different. Whenever you have a head coaching transition, even one as smooth as this has been, things will change in a lot of day-to-day ways. It’s an environmental change that I’m looking forward to, and I think that the guys are excited about, too.”
What have you learned in your seven seasons as a head coach that you will apply at NIU?“The last place I was at was a small school, with 1,500 kids. The school in general had a very tight community, family, feel to it. We extended that to our team. Coming here, it was something we started to do the last year or so, we are going to build a team in the truest sense of the word. A team to the point where everybody is invested, on the same page, and they care about their teammates as much as they care about themselves, which is sometimes hard to do in this day and age. We have the guys with the right personality and the right mentality who are willing to buy into that.”
What are the team goals heading into the 2009 season?“I don’t think it works if the coaching staff just goes out there and sets goals that some of the guys on the team may not buy into, or may not be what they want. We will spend a good chunk of time toward the end of preseason on goals. As a collective group, we will chart our course for the season. Based on what I know of our players, their
personalities, their mentalities, and some individual conversations about what we want to achieve, those goals will be very lofty.”
What makes the ideal Huskie soccer player?“They have to have certain aspects of their personality and mentality. Those aspects are a strong desire to win and compete no matter what the situation, an openness and a willingness to care aboutotherpeopleasmuchasyoucareaboutyourself,awillingnesstosacrificephysicallyforthe sake of the greater good, and a desire to be a part of something that’s very special. Those aretheelementsofthepersonalityandmentalitythatallofourplayershave.Onthefield,we’rea Division I team, so they have to bring something athletically, technically, tactically. Right now, we have a pretty good puzzle put together with the soccer pieces. It’s those other aspects that we really key on.”
What draws so many top-level student-athletes, coaches, and professors to Northern Illinois University and DeKalb?“DeKalb is a great college town. It has all the traditional feelings of a college town. You know that you are in a city where the whole town revolves around our university. When you live here, you also know that 25 minutes away is the western suburbs of Chicago, and that an hour away is the heart of one of the best cities in the world. It’s a quick drive or a quick train ride to go from our college town to one of the most exciting, vibrant, urban landscapes in the world. That unique geography has fostered a wonderful environment for creating a variety of experiences over the course of four years.”
Luzzi helped coached the Huskies to a school-record 14 shutouts in 2006.
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Assistant Coach | First YearState University of New York, Geneseo (2002)
scott dONNELLy
Inmanyways,thecareeroffirst-yearNorthernIllinoisAssistant Coach Scott Donnelly looks like that of his boss, Head Coach Eric Luzzi, on a three year delay.
Like Luzzi three seasons ago, Donnelly comes to Northern Illinois with time as the head coach of an
NCAA program, and has arrived with the connections, experience, and drive to help keep the Huskies on the winning track.
“Hehasexperiencedealingwithplayers,coachingthemuponthefield,getting the most out of them,” Luzzi said. “I can already tell he has a fantastic eye for recruiting and getting the right kind of players and people in here that are going to continue to help us compete at a very high level.”
Most recently, Donnelly served as the head coach at Mars Hills College in North Carolina, where in 2007 and 2008 he led the Lions to their two best seasons since the turn of the century. In 2008, Mars Hill recorded the fourth-highest win total in school history, and Donnelly guided the Lions to regional rankings in both of his seasons at the helm.
Prior to his stint at Mars Hill, Donnelly was the assistant and interim head coachatSewanee:TheUniversityoftheSouth,wherehewasresponsiblefor team training, recruiting, scheduling, travel and academic oversight. Donnelly has also spent time as the High Country Soccer Association Director of Coaching, and as an assistant coach at Division III Washington College in Chestertown, Md.
Also similar to Luzzi, Donnelly has an insatiable appetite for learning the game. A United States Soccer Federation “B” License holder, Donnelly earned his premier diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in June of 2008, and has served on NCAA and NSCAA regional ranking committees, and as a Division II national championships site representative.
Donnelly graduated from the State University of New York, Geneseo with a double major in English literature and Spanish language in 2002, and earned his master’s degree in European history from Washington College in 2005.
Assistant Coach | First YearSimpson College (2004)
garrett BILLER
HeadCoachEricLuzzilikesalotofthingsaboutfirst-year assistant Garrett Biller. Luzzi admires his work ethic, his knowledge, and his recruiting ability. Most importantly, Luzzi admires that Biller is a winner.
“He has experience at high-caliber programs both as a player and a coach,” Luzzi said.
Biller spent the last three seasons at Hastings College in Nebraska, where theBroncoscompileda44-14-5record,andfinishedinthenationalNAIAtop-25 in all three years. Biller helped coach Hastings to three conference and regional championships, and was deeply involved in recruiting, travel, and scouting.
Before coaching at Hastings, Biller was a graduate assistant coach at Wayne State, where he served as the women’s team’s top assistant and goalkeeping coach. With Biller’s help, the Wildcats turned a corner in program history, ranking 15th among the most improved soccer teams in the nation.
Biller started his winning ways as a player at Simpson College. In his four seasons, the Storm went 55-23-8, and played in four postseason tournaments. With eight career goals and 10 career assists as a centerback, Biller displayed a tenacity on the pitch that helped Simpson to its highest ever ranking in the NSCAA poll in 2000.
Biller also has experience with the Nebraska Olympic Developmental Program, where he acted as the 1995 boy’s head coach, and as a coach at multiple summer camps, including Northern Illinois, Oregon State, and Creighton.
After graduating from Simpson in 2003 with a degree in sports administration, Biller earned his master’s in sports management from Wayne State in 2006.
Volunteer Assistant Coach | First YearHamline University (2006)
al MORAWIECKI
Al Morawiecki joined the Northern Illinois men’s soccer staff in the summer of 2009, and has made an immediate impact on the program.
“Al brings an appetite to do whatever he can for our program,” Luzzi said. “He has a wonderful personality
around the guys, who have taken to him very well.”
Morawiecki spent the last two seasons at Concordia University St. Paul as the graduate assistant women’s soccer coach. At Concordia, he was responsible for organizing and implementing training sessions, assisting with recruiting, and coordinating the team’s academic affairs.
With extensive experience coaching at the club level, including as a state coach with the Minnesota Olympic Developmental Program, Morawiecki brings the work ethic and determination to help Northern Illinois reach the top of the Mid-American Conference.
Morawiecki graduated from Hamline University in 2006, where he played both soccer and hockey. He earned his master’s degree from Concordia in May of 2009.
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Dee AbrahamsonS.W.A./Sport A.D.
Russell HoughtalingMedia Relations
Chad BowerSports Performance
Erin JordanAcademic Coordinator
Josh OwensEquipment Manager
Notpictured: Craig Plonka, Athletic Trainer
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SEASON PREVIEW
More than a decade spent in coaching has taught Northern Illinois head men’s soccercoachEricLuzzionething:successbeginswithsacrifice.
“Ifyousacrificeforeachotherandtheteamnow,you’regoingtogetsomuchmoreinreturnalittlelater,”hesaid.“Truesacrificewillhaveahugepayoffinterms of the overall experience and the season that we’re going to have.”
In 2009, Luzzi and the Huskies are looking to continue the most successful run inprogramhistory.Over thepastfiveseasons,Northern Illinoishaswon56 matches, delivered a MAC Championship to DeKalb, and upended two top-10 teams. In order for that unprecedented level of success to continue, Luzzi believeseachmemberofhisteammustsacrificeforoneanother.
“There’s an expectation that our guys care about each other, and that they give of themselves for the team,” he said. “We are going to build a team in the truest sense of the word, to the point where everybody on our team is invested, on the same page.”
Thatteam-firstphilosophyhelpedtheHuskiestothe2006MACChampionship,and to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The players who were freshmen on that team are now seniors, and Luzzi believes their experience will be essential to the upcoming year.
“Our seniors have a very unique perspective because they do have an appetite to experience those same feelings again,” Luzzi said. “They know how hard we’ve had to work over the last couple of years and how close we’ve been. They know the margin for error is so small. I think those are lessons that they’re going to be able to pass on to our younger core of players.”
The Huskie soccer renaissance that taught many of those lessons began with a commitment to defending. The Huskies recorded 35 shutouts from 2005-08, a trend Luzzi is intent on continuing.
“Obviously defending has been a big part of our formula for success over last several years and the expectation is that is going to continue,” Luzzi said.
Two essential defenders are seniors Kyle Knotek (Geneva, Ill./Geneva) and Josh Karsten (Barrington Hills, Ill./Barrington). The pair have combined to play in 105 games, and hold 92 career starts.
“Our back line is going to start with Josh,” Luzzi said. “He has been a staple as one of our centerbacks for pretty much his entire NIU career, and he is going to be the leader of our team from the back.”
While Karsten will be the keystone of the center, Knotek will act as the shutdown defender on the outside.
“When you have to play against players like (former Akron forward and current MLS starter) Steve Zakuani, you need outside backs that can shut things down,” Luzzi said. “When you’re talking about a guy that can shut things down, there may not be a better player in the whole country than Kyle Knotek.”
Knotek, an ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American, is widely regarded for his unceasing motor on the field, a characteristic shared bysophomore defender Alex Evert (Marietta, Ga./Harrison).
The Huskies also return the experience in the back of Francis Otira (London, England/Finchley Catholic) and Tim King (Arlington Heights, Ill./Conant), both of whom saw action in 2008 as freshmen.
“Danny Lopez is a very difficult player for other teams to deal with in themidfield,”Luzzisaidof thesenior. “Hecloses thingsdownata rate thatnotmany other guys can.”
AheadofLopezinthemidfieldwillbeacombinationofFreshmanAll-AmericanBrad Horton (Sycamore, Ill./Sycamore), Luis De La Cerda (Guadalajara, Mexico/Waubonsie Valley) and Luis Mojica (St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles East). Horton led
the Huskies in goals (six) and points (15), and creates danger for the opposition whenever he touches the ball.
“I know that whenever Brad has the ball, there is the potential for something big to happen,” Luzzi said.
De La Cerda, with seven career goals, and Mojica, with four assists in his time at NIU, can also provide a spark to the Huskie offense, though Luzzi hasn’t decided exactly how he will utilize their talents.
“Luis and Luis are very good playmakers, and it’s our job as a coaching staff to put them in the right positions to make plays,” Luzzi said.
NIU’s skilled and experiencedmidfieldwill be feeding theball to a versatilegroup of forwards. In addition to bringing back 83 percent of the goals scored in 2008,theHuskiesreturnfourstrikerswithsignificantexperience.SeniorBenThomas(Hamilton,Ohio/Fairfield)ledallforwardswithfourgoalslastseason,and has found the net eight times in the 55 matches of his Huskie career.
“Certainly Ben Thomas is the most experienced striker we have,” Luzzi said. “He hassomeathletictoolsthatmakeitdifficultforopponentstostaywithhim,andthereisintelligenceinthewayhemovesthatmakeitdifficultforopponentstodeal with him.”
An athlete who has the physical tools to challenge the opposition is junior Juan Hoyos(Aurora,Ill./WaubonsieValley).Afterscoringtwogoalsinthefirstmatchof 2008, including a spectacular bicycle kick from the 18-yard line, Hoyos struggled with injury and appeared in just six matches. Luzzi expects a healthy Hoyos to contribute heavily to the NIU attack.
“Juan Hoyos is a physical presence up top that I can’t imagine many opposing backlines are going to be prepared for,” Luzzi said. “He has worked really hard in the last six or eight months to get himself to a level where he can have an impacteverysingletimehestepsonthefield.”
Another forward with unique physical tools is 6-foot-5 Norwegian Finn Jor (Oslo/Academy for Elite Athletes), who contributed two goals and an assist to the attack as a freshman one year ago.
“He is a Norwegian so he comes with a different soccer pedigree than a lot of our American kids,” Luzzi said. “He has a tactical awareness of how things should be done in that role. He is also a handful, at 6-foot-5 and 190 pounds of solid athlete.”
Thefinalpieceof theHuskies’puzzle isbetweenthepipes,whereLuzzihasto replace three-year starter Joe Zimka. Junior college transfers Chris Tidwell (Shabbona, Ill./Indian Creek/Kishwaukee C.C.) and Nate DuBois (Lemont, Ill./Lemont/Loras) are in the running, as is freshman Jordan Godsey (Ocean Springs, Miss./Ocean Springs).
Luzzi is confident the Huskies have all the pieces in place to compete foranother MAC Championship.
“I know that our guys can compete with anybody in the country on the soccer field,”hesaid.“Ithinkouremphasisisgoingtobecontinuingtobecomeatrueteam. Our expectation is we are going to be one of the tightest, hardest-working groups of players in the country. When you pair those things, it’s going to allow our family to achieve things that most people don’t think are possible.”
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No. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. yr. Hometown High School/Last School Pronunciation 31 Eduardo Asuaje GK 5-10 170 So. Guadalajara, Mexico Waubonsie Valley aah-SWA-hey 8 Brad Bahr M/F 6-0 159 Sr. Peoria, Ill. Dunlap BAR 10 Luis De La Cerda M/F 5-11 168 Sr. Guadalajara, Mexico Waubonsie Valley LOO-ees DAY-la-SIR-duh 00 Nate DuBois GK 6-1 200 Jr. Lemont, Ill. Lemont/Loras do-BWAH 14 Alex Evert M/D 5-11 165 So. Marietta, Ga. Harrison 2 Engebreth Faerden M 5-9 147 Jr. Oslo, Norway Academy for Elite Athletes IN-ga-breth FAIR-den 1 Jordan Godsey GK 6-2 180 Fr. Ocean Springs, Miss. Ocean Springs 11 Jason Guehler M/F 5-10 155 So. The Colony, Texas The Colony GEE-ler 4 Brad Horton M 5-7 144 So. Sycamore, Ill. Sycamore 15 Juan Hoyos F 5-11 180 Jr. Aurora, Ill. Waubonsie Valley 16 Finn Jor M/F 6-2 185 So. Oslo, Norway Academy for Elite Athletes YORE 22 Josh Karsten D/M 5-10 182 Sr. Barrington Hills, Ill. Barrington 17 Tim King D 6-2 185 So. Arlington Heights, Ill. Conant 6 Kyle Knotek M/D 5-6 144 Sr. Geneva, Ill. Geneva KUH-no-tek 23 Danny Lopez D 5-11 165 Sr. Buffalo Grove, Ill. Stevenson/Oakland 20 Dennis Lysenka M 6-3 190 Sr. Minsk, Belarus Niles West LIE-senk-uh 12 Mike Mascitti M/D 6-2 175 Fr. Downers Grove, Ill. South MUH-set-ee 7 Luis Mojica M 5-11 150 Jr. St. Charles, Ill. St. Charles East Mo-HEEK-uh 18 Franny Otira D 6-3 185 So. London, England Finchley Catholic OH-teer-uh 21 HoomanShams M 6-1 175 Fr. Deerfield,Ill. Deerfield WHO-minSHAW-ms 25 Rocco Taglia M 5-11 195 Fr. Caledonia, Ill. Boylan TAG-lee-uh 13 BenThomas F 6-0 164 Sr. Hamilton,Ohio Fairfield 31 Chris Tidwell GK 6-1 195 Sr. Shabbona, Ill. Indian Creek/Kishwaukee C.C. 24 Johnny Tyma F 6-1 165 So. Mundelein, Ill. Mundelein TIME-uh 3 Stefan Vaziri M 5-9 160 Fr. Birmingham, Ala. Oak Mountain STEF-in vuh-ZEER-ee 19 Andrew Van Woesik M 6-0 165 Fr. Allen, Texas Plano WHOA-sik 5 Yeboah M 5-7 155 Fr. Kumasi, Rep. of Ghana Opoku Ware yeh-BOW-uh 9 Aaron Zendejas M/D 5-7 149 Sr. Okinawa, Japan Kadena zen-DAY-hos
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numerical ROSTER No. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. yr. Hometown High School/Last School Pronunciation 0 Chris Tidwell GK 6-1 195 Sr. Shabbona, Ill. Indian Creek/Kishwaukee C.C. 00 Nate DuBois GK 6-1 200 Jr. Lemont, Ill. Lemont/Loras do-BWAH 1 Jordan Godsey GK 6-2 180 Fr. Ocean Springs, Miss. Ocean Springs 2 Engebreth Faerden M 5-9 147 Jr. Oslo, Norway Academy for Elite Athletes IN-ga-breth FAIR-den 3 Stefan Vaziri M 5-9 160 Fr. Birmingham, Ala. Oak Mountain STEF-in vuh-ZEER-ee 4 Brad Horton M 5-7 144 So. Sycamore, Ill. Sycamore 5 Yeboah M 5-7 155 Fr. Kumasi, Rep. of Ghana Opoku Ware yeh-BOW-uh 6 Kyle Knotek M/D 5-6 144 Sr. Geneva, Ill. Geneva KUH-no-tek 7 Luis Mojica M 5-11 150 Jr. St. Charles, Ill. St. Charles East Mo-HEEK-uh 8 Brad Bahr M/F 6-0 159 Sr. Peoria, Ill. Dunlap BAR 9 Aaron Zendejas M/D 5-7 149 Sr. Okinawa, Japan Kadena zen-DAY-hos 10 Luis De La Cerda M/F 5-11 168 Sr. Guadalajara, Mexico Waubonsie Valley LOO-ees DAY-la-SIR-duh 11 Jason Guehler M/F 5-10 155 So. The Colony, Texas The Colony GEE-ler 12 Mike Mascitti M/D 6-2 175 Fr. Downers Grove, Ill. South MUH-set-ee 13 BenThomas F 6-0 164 Sr. Hamilton,Ohio Fairfield 14 Alex Evert M/D 5-11 165 So. Marietta, Ga. Harrison 15 Juan Hoyos F 5-11 180 Jr. Aurora, Ill. Waubonsie Valley 16 Finn Jor M/F 6-2 185 So. Oslo, Norway Academy for Elite Athletes YORE 17 Tim King D 6-2 185 So. Arlington Heights, Ill. Conant 18 Franny Otira D 6-3 185 So. London, England Finchley Catholic OH-teer-uh 19 Andrew Van Woesik M 6-0 165 Fr. Allen, Texas Plano WHOA-sik 20 Dennis Lysenka M 6-3 190 Sr. Minsk, Belarus Niles West LIE-senk-uh 21 HoomanShams M 6-1 175 Fr. Deerfield,Ill. Deerfield WHO-minSHAW-ms 22 Josh Karsten D/M 5-10 182 Sr. Barrington Hills, Ill. Barrington 23 Danny Lopez D 5-11 165 Sr. Buffalo Grove, Ill. Stevenson/Oakland 24 Johnny Tyma F 6-1 165 So. Mundelein, Ill. Mundelein TIME-uh 25 Rocco Taglia M 5-11 195 Fr. Caledonia, Ill. Boylan TAG-lee-uh 31 Eduardo Asuaje GK 5-10 170 So. Guadalajara, Mexico Waubonsie Valley aah-SWA-hey
82008: Started 10 matches while recording time in 18. Scored two goals, one in the 4-0 win over Xavier. Netted the lone Huskie goal against No. 22 Duke. Assisted Brad Horton’s goal in the victory over No. 2 SMU and Drew Jeskey’s second score against Florida Atlantic. Ranked second on the squad with 27 shots. Fired 10 shots on goal. Named to the Academic All-MAC Team.
2007: Started nine matches and appeared in 19. Took 20 shots, with shots on goal against Notre Dame, UW-Milwaukee and Butler (2).
2006: Ranked second on the team and seventh in the MAC in goals (5). Finished the season with 13 points, the ninth-best total in the MAC. Scored two goals, including the match-winning score in NIU’s 5-0 triumph over IPFW. Registered insurance goals against Bowling Green, Western Michigan and Buffalo. Assisted on game-winning goals against Western Michigan, Buffalo and Akron. Appeared in 20 matches. Moved into the starting line-up in the Huskies’ 1-0 win over Wisconsin, and later found aplacethereforthelastfourmatchesoftheseasonasamidfielder.
High School: Attended Cervantes High School in Guadalajara until the end of the winter semester in 2005 and completed his studies at Wau-bonsie Valley. Played for Toluca Club from 2004 through 2005, including thesquadwhichreachedfinalsofthe2005MexicanNationalReserveTournament. Was a member of the Chivas Youth Team, which captured three straight Cordica League championships, from 2001 through 2003. Selected to Jalisco state-level elect squad in 2003.
Club: Joined Chicago Magic club in January 2006 and played forward along with NIU teammates Steve Kolzow, Kyle Knotek, and Alan Bickel. WasontheMagicsquadwhichfinishedsecondin2006USYSACham-pionships.
Birthdate: 1-17-1988 major: Finance
2008: Saw action in 11 matches, including starts against No. 17 Brad-ley, Western Michigan and Bowling Green. Voted to the Academic All-MAC team.
2007: Appeared in nine matches. Assisted on Chris Rufa’s game-tying goal against Colgate.
2006: Saw limited action, appearing in matches against conference foes IPFW and Western Michigan.
High School: Named MVP of Peoria Area High School Soccer Coaches Association’s Senior All-Star game. A two-time IHSSCA All-Sectional, Peoria Journal-Star All-Area, and first-team All-Mid Illini Conferenceplayer as a senior and junior. Senior captain was also team MVP af-ter leading Dunlap to SuperSectional appearance in a 21-6 campaign, which included the Eagles’ third consecutive undefeated (12-0) Mid Illini Conference championship. Tallied 22 goals and 15 assists for 59 points. As a junior, tallied 72 points (24g/24a) and helped DHS to a 25-2-1campaignthatendedinthesectionalfinals.Scored52points(22g/8a) as a sophomore when Dunlap went 21-4 and lost in sectional final.Gained second-teamAll-Mid Illini Conferencehonorandmadethe Peoria Journal-Star honorable mention All-Area team. Earned his firstoffourvarsitylettersasafreshmanwith19points(6g/7a)astheEagles posted a 20-5-1 season. His DHS tenure saw four regional titles and an 86-17-2 record.
Club: Played last three seasons for CISA under coach Brad Ruzzo. Made Olympic Developmental Program State squad for 2002-03 and was alternate in 2003-04. From 1995-2003, played for Sporting FC, including in 1999, when the team won the State Cup title.
2008: Added depth to the goalkeeping position. Did not appear in any games after trying out and walking on to the team in the fall. Sister Lil-ian Asuaje played on the Huskie women’s tennis team from 2005-09.
High School: Did not play high school or club soccer. Was ranked third in Nuevo Leon, Mexico from the time he was 14 until he was 18. Rankedfifthinthenortheastregionfromhissophomorethroughhissenior year.
142008:Sawaction in20gameswith fourstarts inhisfirstcollegiateseason. Started every game of the MAC Tournament.Tallied 15 shots. Made four attempts on goal, including one attack against No. 2 ranked SMU.
High School: Led his team in scoring as a junior, when the Hoyas went 19-1-2 and won the Georgia 5A State Championship. As a sophomore, helped Harrison to an 18-2-2 record, regional championship and trip to the state championship match.
Club: PlayedfortheConcordeFireEliteSCinAtlanta.Teamfinishedsecond in the nation in 2006.
Birthdate: 9-20-1989 major: Business
M | 5-9 | 147 | Jr. Oslo, Norway | Academy for Elite Athletes
engebreth FAERdEN
22008: Started 12 matches and appeared in 19. Tallied one goal against FloridaAtlanticandassistedDrewJeskey’sfirstgoalinthesamematch.Ledthesquadinassists(five).ConnectedwithJuanHoyosinthewinoverIUPUI. Found Josh Karsten for a goal against Eastern Illinois. Assisted BenThomas’firstscoreagainstMilwaukeeoffacornerkick.AssistedKarsten’sgoalinthewinagainstBuffalointhesemifinaloftheMACtournament. Took 24 shots with eight shots on goal.
2007: Appeared in 15 matches, including starts against Butler and Wisconsin. Assisted Steve Algozino’s game-winning goal and placed a shot on target against Western Michigan. Made the assist on Ben Thomas’ goal in the MAC Tournament win over Bowling Green.
High School: Played at Norway’s Academy for Elite Athletes, the same school as teammate Finn Jor.
112008: Appearedin19matchesinhisfirstseasonasaHuskie.Startedthefirstfourmatchesofhiscareer.Rankedinthetop10amongthesquad for shots (22) and shots on goal (eight). Scored a goal in the Huskies season-opening win against IUPUI. Fed Ben Thomas for the game-tying goal against Milwaukee helping NIU retain the LeWang Cup.
High School: Four-yearstarter ledhis teamtotheUIL4Asemifinalsas a senior. Scored 44 goals that year to break his own school record. Performance earned him District 14-4A MVP honors. Led Dallas-Fort Worth area with 78 points (29g/20a) as a junior, garnering District 14-4A All-District accolades. Also earned all-district honors after his sophomore season.
Club: Led two-time U.S. Youth Soccer national champion Andromeda in goals and points. Won the 2008 USYSA U-18 adidas Golden Boot after leading his team to the national title with three goals and two assists. Scored 30 goals and had 14 assists as a senior. Tallied 85 points (32g/21a) for Andromeda when it won the 2007 USYSA U-17 National Championship. Won the Dallas Classic League Golden Boot in 2006. Totaled 118 goals and 77 assists in his last four years of club play.
Birthdate: 10-11-1989 major: Pre-Physical Therapy
Season gP-gS g A Pts Shots Shot% SOg SOg% gW2008 20-4 0 0 0 15 .000 4 .267 0
Season gP-gS g A Pts Shots Shot% SOg SOg% gW2008 19-4 1 1 3 22 .045 8 .364 0
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brad hORTON
42008: Named to the 2008 College Soccer News All-Freshman Second Team and All-Mid-American Conference Second Team. Played in all 21 matches and started 18. Led NIU in goals (six), points (15) and game-winninggoals(four).Talliedhisfirsttwocollegiategoalsinbackto back wins against San Francisco and SIU-Edwardsville. Netted the game-winning goal in the 1-0 overtime upset over No. 2 SMU. Also scored game-winning goals against San Francisco and Bowling Green. Went three-for-three on penalty-kick attempts, scoring against SIU-Edwardsville, Xavier and Hartwick. Recorded three assists. Helped Matt Zirretta’s game-winning goal against Western Michigan. Connected with Danny Lopez for a goal versus Bowling Green.
High School: NSCAA All-American graduated early from Sycamore High SchoolandpracticedwithNIUinthespring.Three-timefirstteamall-conference honoree capped his career with NSCAA and IHSSCA state playerof theyearhonors.NationalPlayerof theYearfinalistscored44 goals as a senior, including eight hat tricks and 19 consecutive matches with a goal. In his junior season, led his team with 27 goals and 20 assists, earning all-conference and all-Midwest accolades. Paced the Spartans with 23 goals and 13 assists as a sophomore, when he was honored as a member of the all-conference and all-sectional teams.
Club: Captained the Rockford Raptors from 2004-07. Team won the StateCupChampionship in2005,andwasafinalist in ‘01, ‘04and‘07. Raptors also won the USYSA Region II title in 2004, and ‘05, and werefinalistsin07.
Birthdate: 3-1-1990 major: Physical Education
2008: Saw action in six games and started two in a year limited by injury. Scored two goals in the season-opening 3-0 victory over IUPUI. Took nine shots with three shots on goal.
2007: Played in 12 matches and started four. Made his first startagainstWesternMichigan,firingtwoshots,oneontarget.Scoredhisfirstcollegiategoalwithagame-winningstrikeagainstWesternIllinois.Placed eight of his 11 shots on goal, ranking second on the team with a .727 shots-on-goal percentage. Assisted Fraser Gibson's insurance goal against Bowling Green in the MAC Tournament.
High School: Earned four varsity letters playing both as a defender and a forward. Garnered all-conference honors as a junior and senior, and all-sectional honors as a junior.
Club: Played with the Chicago Magic, a team that won the MWRL and Disney Showcase Championships in 2006, and was the state champion in 2007.
Birthdate: 12-1-1988 major: Business Administration
Season gP-gS g A Pts Shots Shot% SOg SOg% gW2008 21-18 6 3 15 35 .171 16 .457 4
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finn jOR
162008: Played18gamesandstartedseven.Talliedfiveshotsongoalandtwogoalsontheseason.Madehisfirstcollegiategoalina4-0winagainst Xavier. Netted his second goal against Tulsa. Assisted Danny Lopez’s game-winning goal against SIU-Edwardsville.
High School/Club: Played at the Norwegian Academy for Elite Athletes, the same high school as teammate Engebreth Faerden. Scored seven goalsandhelpedhisteamtoan8-1recordandfirst-placefinishintheJunior Interkrets league as a senior. Team took second in the Jet Elite Tournament as a junior, when he scored 17 goals.
Personal: Born Aug. 19, 1989 in Oslo, Norway. Son of Sissel Jor and Joe Ndiaye. Brother Calix Ndiaye played basketball for three seasons at Green Bay before transferring to Bentley.
Birthdate: 8-19-1989 major: Management
D/M | 5-10 | 182 | Sr.Barrington Hills, Ill. | Barrington
josh KARSTEN
222008: The only returning player to start all 21 games, and the second-most experienced Huskie by starts with 44 in his career. Netted a game-winning header off a corner kick from Engebreth Faerden against BuffalointheMACTournamentsemifinals.Talliedthreegoalsandfiveshots on goal. Scored one goal against Eastern Illinois. Took four shots against Florida Atlantic, scoring one goal. Assisted on Luis De La Cerda’s goal against No. 22 Duke.
2007: Played in 18 matches and started 14. Registered an assist against Bucknell and assisted Juan Hoyos’ game-winning goal versus Western Illinois. Took one shot on goal against No. 9 Northwestern.
2006: Registered time in 14 matches. Helped a defense that shut out opponents in seven of his nine starts. Took one shot on goal during the NCAA second round match against Indiana.
High School: Completed his career at Barrington as Chicago Tribune Special Mention All-State, and IHSSCA All-Sectional player who earned first-teamall-areanoticefromboththeDaily Herald and Pioneer Press newspapers. Picked up second-team all-area notice from the Chicago Sun-Times,andfirst-teamAll-Mid-SuburbanLeaguehonors.Senioryear21-4 campaign established school records for most wins in a season (21), best win percentage (.783), most consecutive wins (15), most regular-season wins (18), longest unbeaten streak (16), and fewest goals allowed in a season (19). Team’s Best Defensive Player Award winner showed his versatility by contributing 19 points off six goals and seven assists. Half of his goal tally came from his hat trick in a 3-0 win over Conant. Three-year varsity letterwinner was a part of back-to-back regional title-winning squads for 2004 and 2005. BHS won its own tournament crown in 2003 and 2005 while going 9-1 to claim back-to-back MSL trophies for 2003 and 2004. Despite defensive role, his career included 24 points (7 goals / 10 assists).
Club: Played with Chicago Sockers FC which earned rating as nation’s No. 3 club program. Played for squads which were regional runners-up in 2004 and 2005 after claiming Midwest Regional League titles in thoseseasons.PartofSockerscrewwhich reachedsemifinalsofDallas Cup in 2005.
Season gP-gS g A Pts Shots Shot% SOg SOg% gW2008 18-7 2 1 5 18 .111 5 .278 0
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kyle KNOTEK
62008: Named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Men’s Soccer Second Team, 2008 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District First Team, the MAC All-Academic First Team, along with being named MAC Male Scholar Athlete of the Week for the week of November 20. Oneoffivereturnerstoappearinall21matches.Started20asadefensiveandmidfieldforce.Tooknineshotsontheseasonwith one attack on goal against Buffalo. Holds a 4.0 GPA in business administration.
2007: Started all 17 matches in which he played. Totaled two assists andfiveshotsontheseason.AssistedChrisRufa’sgame-winninggoalat Oregon State. Fed Chris Johnson a pass for his goal versus Butler. Put shots on goal against Colgate and UMKC.
2006: Started in 11 matches, and played in 14 contests overall. Started inthebackfieldintheMACTournamentChampionshipwinoverAkron,and in both NCAA Tournament matches. Also registered starts in NIU’s 0-0 tie of No. 21 Notre Dame, and conference wins over Bowling Green and IPFW.
High School: “Oneofthetoptechnicallyproficientplayersinthestate,”according to the Chicago Tribune.Seniorco-captainearnedfirst-teamall-area honors from both the Chicago Sun-Times and Aurora Beacon News. Three-timefirst-teamAll-SuburbanPrairieConference choicewas also IHSSCA All-Sectional honoree during his sophomore and junior campaigns. As a junior, his résumé included Chicago Tribune Special Mention All-Star and Aurora Beacon Newsfirst-teamall-areaaccolades.Perennial SPC title-contending Vikings reached IHSA Elite Eight in 2004 andalsowonsectionalcrownin2003,whichwasthefirstofhisfourletterwinning campaigns.
Club: Three-time Olympic Developmental Program Region team starter made the Y League ODP National squad in 2005 and 2006. Member of Chicago Magic, which has claimed six straight Illinois State Cup titles. Also played on Magic units which won two Super Y League national titles and took runner-up honors in 2005, along with a pair of third-place finishesinUSYSAplay.
Birthdate: 2-19-1988 major: Business Administration
2008: Sawactionin12matchesandstartedin10.Scoredhisfirstcol-legiate goal in the 3-2 overtime victory over Southern Illinois-Edwards-ville. Assisted Ben Thomas’ goal against Western Michigan. Tallied seven shots and three attempts on goal.
High School: Two-time team captain earned four varsity letters and was named his team's top defender twice. Garnered first team all-conferencehonors inbothofhis final seasons.Named to theDaily Herald'sAll-Areafirstteamasaseniorandhonorablementionsquadas a junior. A member of Conant's All-Time Team. Scored two career goals and three career assists despite defensive role.
Club: Played for the Elk Grove Arsenal from 2002-07.
Season gP-gS g A Pts Shots Shot% SOg SOg% gW2008 12-10 1 1 3 7 .143 3 .429 0
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danny LOpEZ
232008: Recorded 15 starts while seeing time in all 21 contests. Tallied two goals for the season, including the game-winning score in double-overtime against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Scored a goal against Bowling Green during the MAC Tournament. Connected with Ben Thomas for a goal against Buffalo and again in the win over Western Michigan. Fired 26 shots with 12 attempts on target.
2007: Saw action in 16 matches with four starts. Took six shots, with shots on goal against Drake and in each Bowling Green match.
2006 (Oakland): Appeared in 13 matches for the Grizzlies, registering two shots on goal.
High School: Named Lake Shore Player of the Year by the Pioneer Press. Named one of the top 50 players in the state by the Chicago Sun Times. Garnered all-conference accolades three times, including as a senior, when he was also placed on the all-state and all-Midwest teams.
Club: Played with both Chicago Sockers FC and Schwaben AC. Earned a place on the Olympic Developmental Program’s Illinois squad as a senior.
Birthdate: 5-5-1988 major: Communication
M | 5-11 | 150 | Jr. St. Charles, Ill. | St. Charles East
luis MOjICA
72008: Played in all 21 matches with 10 starts. Assisted Tim King’s goal against SIU-Edwardsville as well as Josh Karsten’s goal in the 4-2 win over Florida Atlantic. Tallied 21 shots with six shots on target.
2007: Appearedin16matcheswith10starts.Tookfiveshots,withshotson goal in both Bowling Green contests. Assisted Chris Johnson’s goals against Western Michigan and Buffalo. Started the last nine matches of the season.
High School: Earned three letters as a member of the St. Charles East soccerteam.NamedoneofthetopmidfieldersinIllinoisbytheChi-cago Tribune. Garnered all-conference and all-area honors as a junior and a senior. Also tabbed all-state accolades as a senior, a season in which he scored 14 goals and assisted on 11 others and was named the team MVP.
Club: Played eight years with Campton United, where he is now a junior coach. Also currently on the Chicago Fire Super 20’s and PDL squads.
D | 6-3 | 185 | So. London, England | Finchley Catholic
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18 F | 6-0 | 164 | Sr.Hamilton,Ohio|Fairfield
ben ThOMAS
132008: Earned Second-Team All-MAC honors. Ranks second on the team with 55 career matches played. Appeared in 20 matches with 11 starts, including nine consecutive to end the season. Shared the team lead with shots on goal (16). Ranked second on the squad with four goals. Scored two goals against Milwaukee to help NIU retain the LeWang Cup. Netted one goal in both the Buffalo match and the win over Western Michigan. Took three shots on goal against both Milwaukee and Duke. Assisted Finn Jor’s goal against Tulsa.
2007: Appeared in all 20 matches and made seven starts. Scored the game-tying goal against Notre Dame. Netted an insurance goal in the MAC Tournament match at Bowling Green. Tallied 24 shots and 11 attempts on goal, to lead all returners in both categories.
2006:Rankedfifthonthesquadwithsixpointsofftwogoalsandtwoassists.Scoredhisfirstcollegiategoal ina3-2 losingeffortagainstHofstra. Put in an insurance goal in the 5-0 win over IPFW. Assisted on goals against Western Michigan and Michigan. Relieved players in 15 matches as a sub.
High School: Garneredfirst-teamAll-GMChonorsasaseniorinbothsoccer and football. In addition to playing in state soccer coaches associationall-stargame,earnedfirstteamAll-StateOhioDivisionI,All-Regional, All-Cincinnati, Division I Player of Year, and GMC Conference (soccer) Athlete of the Year acclaim as a senior captain. Two-time All-SouthwestAreahonoreemadefirstteamAll-GMCasajuniorandsenior, and was a second team selection his sophomore year. Three-year varsityletterwinnerwasteam’sOffensiveMVPforhisfinaltwoseasons.Registered 64 points (24 goals/16 assists) in leading FHS to the GMC (7-1-1) and district titles as part of a 15-3-2 campaign. Finished the year with 27 PATs. (10g/7a) as a junior after making up 32 points (11g/10a) as a sophomore. Helped the Indians win the league (9-0-1) and go 14-4-2 that year. As a placekicker on the football team, hit 34-of-35 points-after-touchdownandwent3-for-3onfieldgoals.
Club: Was a four-year Olympic Developmental Program standout and three-season member of the Ambassador Soccer Club, the nine-time Ohio State Cup champions. Part of ASC squads which played in the German Town Invitational, Tampa Bay Sun Bowl, CASL Shootout, Metro FC College Showcase, Jefferson Cup, and Disney Invitational as well as Umbro International Cup contested in Manchester, England. Earned a slot as an Olympic Developmental Program National Pool player after his fourth straight year of achieving a spot on the ODP Regional unit. Has made overseas trips to Italy and Costa Rica with ODP squads.
Birthdate: 3-31-88 major: English
2008: Registeredtimein10matcheswhilestartingfive.Sawactionas a central defender against No. 2 SMU, No. 6 Akron and No. 22 Dukeduringhisfirstcollegiateseason.Tooknineshotswithoneshoton goal.
High School/Club: Captained the Hertfordshire County FA U-18 squad and the Borehamwood FC U-18, which won the Southern County Cup and English Conference Cup.
Birthdate: 9-12-88 major: Operations Management
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Season gP-gS g A Pts Shots Shot% SOg SOg% gW2008 10-5 0 0 0 9 .000 1 .111 0
Season gP-gS g A Pts Shots Shot% SOg SOg% gW2008 7-0 0 1 1 6 .000 4 .667 0
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aaron ZENdEjAS
92008: Saw action in 15 matches. Took two shots with one attack on goal in the Western Michigan match. Registered time in matches against No. 17 Bradley, No. 2 SMU, No. 6 Akron and No. 22 Duke dur-ing the regular season. Also saw time during the MAC tournament. Represented the Huskies at the 2009 NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference. Academic All-MAC selection.
2007: Played defensive role in eight matches for the Huskies. Took a shot in the Notre Dame match.
2006: Saw action in match-ups against Hofstra, No. 5 Washington, No. 21 Notre Dame and conference opponent IPFW.
High School: Soccer and cross country standout was his school’s only four-time Far East All-Tournament selection. Four-time OAC All-Island and all-sectional honoree served as team captain for his last two sea-sons. As a senior, registered 50 points (16g/18a) while leading KHS to the Far East title and earning the league MVP award. Tallied 58 points (22 goals/14 assists) his junior year to earn the Far East Yakoto All-Tournament MVP and his team's Golden Boot, as KHS went 18-0-1 for the year. As a sophomore, made the Far East Yakoto All-Tourney squad and added 37 points (13g/11a) for a 17-1-1 team that won the Far East Tournament. During his freshman campaign, garnered Far East Ukino All-Tourney honors after recording 31 points (12g/7a). Was a four-time recipient of the OAC All-Island Runner of the Year. Was a member of three Far East Team Championship squads and two-time Far East Team Relay Champions while earning four varsity letters as a distance runner. Perennial High Honor Roll student was also member of National Honor Society and Student Council and was voted Senior Class President.
Club: Played for Kariyushi FC and Diplomats FC programs while in Ja-pan. In the U.S., made the Region II Olympic Developmental Program squad four times and was part of the regional pool three times.
2008: Sawactioninsevenmatchesinhisfirstcollegiateseason.De-livered a through ball to Finn Jor in the 4-0 victory over Xavier. Took six shots and made four attacks on goal.
High School: Skippedhisfinal twoseasonsatMundelein toplay inthe Top Talent Metro League, a Chicago-based men's conference. As a sophomore at Mundelein, scored 20 goals and had 12 assists, earn-ingAll-NorthSuburbanConferenceandall-areafirstteamaccolades.Helped theMustangs to the2006 sectional final and the2005 re-gional title match. Named to the all-area honorable mention squad as a freshman after totaling 22 points on seven goals and eight assists.
Club: Led the Chicago Sockers FC, one of the top soccer clubs in the nation, in scoring. Helped the Sockers to the 2006 National Cham-pionship, and three regional titles. Sockers were also state cup and regionalfinalistsin2005.
Birthdate: 10-23-89 major: Business
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yeboahM | 5-7 | 155 | Fr. Kumasi, Rep. of Ghana | Opoku Ware
52008: Sat out with injury and did not appear in any matches.
High School: Attended Opoku Ware in Kumasi, Ghana. Played on mul-tiple club teams.
Birthdate: 12-24-1990 major: Business Administration
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Loras: Two-year starter for the Duhawks helped his team to consecu-tive NCAA Division III Final Four appearances, and a 43-5-3 record. Set an NCAA Division III record with a .955 save percentage during 2007, allowing just three goals in 19 matches.
High School: Garnered first-team all-conference accolades threetimes, and all-area honors twice while playing at Lemont.
Personal: Born May 18, 1989. Son of Dave and Faith DuBois.
High School: Played in 96 career matches for Ocean Springs, totaling 69 goals and 21 assists as a forward. Will play goalkeeper, his club position, for the Huskies. As a senior, scored 19 goals and added seven assists, helping his team to a 19-5 record and district championship.Asajunior,garneredfirstteamall-state,all-south,andall-district teams. Tallied 25 goals, a school record, and eight assists. TeamMVPledtheGreyhoundstoa21-3recordandstatefinals.Squadwon district and south state titles. As a junior, garnered all-district accolades after helping the Greyhounds to a 21-3 mark and the south state championship match. Totaled 33 points on 15 goals and three assists. As a freshman, played in all 24 matches for a 17-7 team that won the district championship. Scored 15 goals with three assists that season. Also lettered in golf and football.
Club: Played goalkeeper with the Chicago Fire Academy U-20 National Championship team when he was 18. Played with the Mississippi Fire Juniors and Gulf Coast United. Four-year member of the Mississippi Olympic Developmental Program team.
Personal: Son of Kristen Little and Mike Godsey. Born Nov. 26, 1990. Member of National Honor Society from 2007-08. Enjoys water sports and fishing. Grandfather played baseball at Southern Miss. UncleDavid Hill played football at Auburn.
Joined the team in the spring of 2009.High School: Earnedall-conferencefirst teamhonorshis juniorandsenior year. Helped Niles West become Central Suburban League champions his senior year. Scored a game-winning goal against Loyola in the Northwest Invitational championship.
Club: Competed with FC Smena Minsk in Belarus and FC Chicago. FC Smena Minsk won the Barcelona International Tournament in 2001, was runner-up in both the Estonia International in 2002 and Austria
High School: As a senior, played in the Illinois All-State All-Star Game. Recognized as an IHSSCA first-team All-State honoree and on theChicago Tribune All-State second team. Also named to all-regional and all-conference teams. Scored 13 goals, including three game-winners, and added five assists. Named most valuable player of the GreatMidwest Classic in Indianapolis. Helped the Mustangs to a 16-6-3 recordandtotheNapervilleCentralSectionalfinals.Satouthisjuniorseason with injury. As a sophomore, played in 20 matches, tallying four goals and an assist. Part of Downers Grove South’s 14-5-4 conference and regional championship squad. Earned a place on the Downers Grove South Honor Roll in each semester enrolled. Nominee for the Wendy’s High School Heisman, given to a high school senior who excels in academics, athletics and community/school leadership.
Club: Played with the Eclipse Select out of Libertyville, Ill. since 2005.
Personal: Son of Debbie and Jerome Mascitti. Born Jan. 18, 1991. Intends to major in biochemistry. Involved in Athletes Committed to Excellence, a group focused on academics, community service, and being a role model for youth. Was also a member of the J Kyle Braid Leadership Foundation.
High School:Asasenior,scoredtwogoalsinthesectionalsemifinalmatchtoleadDeerfieldtovictory.Scoredtheovertimegame-winninggoalintheregionalfinalhisjunioryear.Highhonorrollallfouryearsand a member of the Spanish Honor Society as a junior and senior. Participated in DECA Business Club his last two years.
Club: Participated with Sockers FC, and FC Chicago.
Personal: Born Feb. 8, 1991 in Evanston, Ill. Son of Soudabeh and Ali Shams.
High School: Co-captained the Boylan squad his junior and senior seasons.NamedtoNIC-10All-Conferencefirst teamasa juniorandsenior.Earnedall-sectionalaswellasAll-Statefirst teamhonorshislast two seasons. Played in the IHSCAA all-star game and was voted MVP of the NIC-10 conference his senior year after totaling 41 points on 12 goals and 17 assists.
mike MASCITTIM/D | 6-2 | 175 | Fr.Downers Grove, Ill. | South
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International in 1999. Five time Minsk junior champions.
Personal: Born Aug. 19, 1988 in Minsk, Belarus. Son of Natallia and Anatol Lysenka. Treasurer of the NIU Evans Scholars Chapter. Enjoys tennis, golf, chess, piano, camping and reading.
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High School: Team won state with a 25-3-5 record during his senior year. Scored two goals and two assists on a 13-1 conference championship team. Helped the Wildcats to an 11-6 conference mark during his junior season. Scored three goals and tallied three assists that year. Played in 30 matches and helped his team to conference and district championships.
High School: Team captain of the 2008 Class 6A AHSAA Champions. Recorded 10 assists and one goal. Earned Birmingham News first-teamAll-Metroandfirst-teamAll-Statehonors.NamedtoBirminghamMetro All-Conference and All-Tournament teams and NSCAA/adidas All Region III South Team. Selected to play on the North team in the Alabama All-Star game. Helped his team win the Lakeshore Shootout and the Metra Tournament. Scored seven goals and had seven assists to help lead team to AHSAA Class 6A Championship as a sophomore. Had three goals and three assists as a freshman.
Club: Team Captain of the Birmingham United Soccer Association U18 Academy. Won four straight State Cup Championships from 2004-07 and in 2001 and 2002. One of eight Alabama players to participate in training with the UANG Tigers in Monterrey, Mexico. Member of the Olympic Development Program (ODP) State team and was named a Region III Team alternate. Participated in ODP International Experience.
Personal: Son of Saeid and Kelly Vaziri. Born May 27, 1991. Plans to major in education and minor in nutrition. Volunteered with the Special Olympics from 2006-2009. Admires Ronaldo and Maradona.
Has played two springs with the Huskies, but been unable to partici-pate in any fall seasons due to injury.Last College: Garnered NJCAA All-American at Kishwaukee Commu-nity College as a freshman.
High School: Three-timeAll-Little10firstteamhonoreegarneredall-area accolades as a senior. Multi-sport athlete garnered all-conference honors in basketball and baseball in addition to soccer. Registered 14 shutouts as a senior, the 30th-most in IHSAA history.
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Club: Has participated with the Rockford Raptors since 2002.
Personal: Born Feb. 25, 1991 in Milwaukee, Wisc. Son of Carmel and Dan Taglia.
Club: Competed with the AYSES 1991 Gold team from 2000-09. Team wontheNorthTexasStateCupin2006and2007.Teamfinishedasa State Cup semi-finalist in 2008, placed third at the 2008DisneyShowcaseandmadeittothesemi-finalsofthe2006NationalCoca-Cola Championships.
Personal: Son of Angie and Ron Van Woesik. Born Oct. 3, 1990. Plans tostudyfinance.AdmiresChristianoRonaldoandTigerWoods.
The 2009 Newcomers (from left to right): Jordan Godsey, Stefan Vaziri, Andrew Van Woesik, Hooman Shams, Dennis Lysenka, Mike Mascitti, Rocco Taglia, Nate DuBois.
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Date Opponent W/L Score Attend Aug 29, 2008 vs IUPUI W 3-0 147 Aug 31, 2008 vs San Francisco W 1-0 108 Sep 05, 2008 SIU EDWARDSVILLE W O2 3-2 235 Sep 07, 2008 at #17 Bradley T O2 0-0 883 Sep 12, 2008 XAVIER W 4-0 254 Sep 14, 2008 EASTERN ILLINOIS T O2 1-1 215 Sep 19, 2008 vs #2 SMU W OT 1-0 134 Sep 21, 2008 at Tulsa L OT 1-2 141* Sep 26, 2008 FLORIDA ATLANTIC W 4-2 198* Oct 04, 2008 #6 AKRON L 0-4 570* Oct 10, 2008 at Buffalo T O2 1-1 275 Oct 14, 2008 at Milwaukee T O2 2-2 405* Oct 18, 2008 HARTWICK W O2 2-1 140 Oct 22, 2008 at #2 Northwestern L 0-1 458* Oct 25, 2008 BOWLING GREEN W 1-0 375 Oct 29, 2008 WISCONSIN L 0-1 183 Nov 02, 2008 at #22 Duke L 1-3 407* Nov 06, 2008 at Western Michigan W 2-1 231$ Nov 13, 2008 vs Bowling Green W 2-0 84$ Nov 14, 2008 vs Buffalo W 1-0 224$ Nov 16, 2008 at #4 Akron L O2 0-1 667* - Mid-American Conference Game; $ - MAC Tournament Game
NIU OPPSHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts 30-340 22-201 Goals scored per game 1.43 1.05 Shot pct. .088 .109 Shots on goal-Attempts 136-340 86-201 SOG pct. .400 .428 Shots/Game 16.2 9.6CORNER KICKS 142 82PENALTy KICKS 3-3 2-3PENALTIES Yellow cards 24 33 Red cards 1 2ATTENDANCE Total 2170 3467 Dates/Avg Per Date 8/271 8/433 Neutral Site #/Avg 5/139
2009 Opponents in Bold Type Club/Exhibition Matches in Italic
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SCORINggoalsmATCH G PlaYer oPPonent date1. 7 Ed Kositzki Valparaiso 10-9-71 7 Ed Kositzki Ball State 10-23-713. 6 Edward Udogu Valparaiso 10-9-714. 4 Eric Roy Western Illinois 10-23-68 4 Eric Roy Wisconsin 9-20-69 4 Ed Kositzki Rockford College 10-6-71 4 Nils Kloster Lewis 9-15-84
SEASON G PlaYer season1. 27 Ed Kositzki 19712. 22 Eirik Frederiksen 19973. 16 Eric Roy 19684. 15 Eric Roy 1969 15 Nils Kloster 1984 15 Will Roy Jr. 1990 15 Dan Parisi 1999
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mATCH P PlaYer oPPonent date1. 17 Ed Kositzki Valparaiso 10-9-712. 16 Ed Kositzki Ball State 10-23-713. 15 Edward Udogu Valparaiso 10-9-714. 9 3 occasions 3 players
SEASON P G a PlaYer season1. 63 27 9 Ed Kositzki 19712. 52 22 8 Eirik Frederiksen 19973. 48 15 18 Will Roy Jr. 19904. 40 15 10 Nils Kloster 19845. 37 16 5 Eric Roy 1969 37 15 7 Nils Kloster 1985
CAREER P G a PlaYer season1. 114 45 24 Nils Kloster 1983-862. 111 45 21 Ed Kositzki 1969-71 111 34 43 Will Roy Jr. 1987-90
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Eirik Frederiksen holds the NIU record with six consecutive matches with a goal.
1967 Eric Roy vs. Illinois (Nov. 4)1968 Dave Niemeyer vs. Bradley (Oct. 12) Eric Roy vs. W. Illinois (Oct. 23) (4) Jerry Terhune vs. Ball State (Oct. 26)1969 Eric Roy @ Michigan (Sept. 13) Eric Roy vs. Wisconsin (Sept. 20) Eric Roy @ Bradley Eric Roy vs. Illinois1970 Robert Hoerdeman vs. Valpo (Oct. 10) Ed Kositzki @ Marquette (Sept. 23)1971 Ed Kositzki vs. Marquette (Sept. 25) Ed Kositzki (4) @ Rockford College (Oct. 6) Ed Kositzki (7) @ Valparaiso (Oct. 9) Ed Kositzki @ Ball State (Oct. 23) Ed Udogu @ Valparaiso (Oct. 9) Bob Thompson @ Ball State (Oct. 23)1982 Jeff Kilrea vs. DePaul (Oct. 12)1984 Nils Kloster vs. Lewis (Sept. 15) (4) Nils Kloster vs. North Park (Oct. 31)1985 Johan Bergseth vs. Houston Bap. (Oct. 14)1986 Jim Corno @ Valpo (Oct. 21) Nils Kloster vs. Aurora (Oct. 29)1987 John O’Keefe vs. Chicago State (Oct. 7)1989 Willy Roy Jr. vs. Bradley (Sept. 1)1990 John Lechner @ W. Illinois (Sept. 22)1995 Josh Adler vs. SIU-E (Sept. 14)1996 Eric Clark @ Loyola Chicago (Sept. 3)1997 Eirik Frederiksen vs. NE Illinois (Sept. 10)1999 Dan Parisi @ Oral Roberts (Sept. 11) Dan Parisi vs. W. Michigan (Oct. 24)2002 Bernhard Hagevik @ Marshall (Oct. 25)
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CAREER G PlaYer season1. 45 Ed Kositzki 1969-71 45 Nils Kloster 1983-863. 43 Eric Roy 1967-694. 34 Johan Bergseth 1982-85 34 Will Roy Jr. 1987-90
ConseCutIve matCHes wItH a Goalm PlaYer oPPonents date6 Eirik Frederiksen DePaul 10-16-97 EMU 10-24-97 BGSU 10-26-97 UIC 10-29-97 WMU 11-2-97 BGSU 11-6-97
fastest Goal to start a matCHtIme PlaYer oPPonent date0:28 Horst Mikuta UW-Parkside 9-20-750:35 Dave Weichman EIU 10-2-92
fastest Goal to start a PerIodtIme PlaYer oPPonent date45:13 Brendon Parrish New Mexico 8-30-020:28 Horst Mikuta UW-Parkside 9-20-75
45:29 Nathan Mitchell Loyola 9-29-85
AssistsmATCH a PlaYer oPPonent date1. 5 Will Roy Jr. Illinois-Chicago 10-24-892. 4 Thomas Vignola UW-Platteville 10-29-773. 3 15 players 21 timesLast: Alex D’Orsi Bowling Green 11-5-99
SEASON a PlaYer season1. 18 Will Roy Jr. 19902. 11 Dave Richardson 1985 11 Will Roy Jr. 1989 11 Jason Ryder 19995. 10 Nils Kloster 1984
CAREER a PlaYer season1. 43 Will Roy Jr. 1987-902. 24 Nils Kloster 1983-863. 23 Johan Bergseth 1982-854. 22 Sigurd Slaastad 1993-965. 21 Ed Kositzki 1969-71
ConseCutIve matCHes wItH an assIstm PlaYer oPPonents date3 9 players 12 timesLast: Jason Ryder BGSU 10-17-99 Milwaukee 10-20-99 WMU 10-24-99
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4. 95 43 9 Eric Roy 1967-695. 91 34 23 Johan Bergseth 1982-856. 71 30 11 Eirik Frederiksen 1997-987. 64 27 10 Dan Parisi 1997-20008. 53 19 15 John Lechner 1988-919. 51 20 11 Eric Clark 1996-99
hat TricksSEASON H PlaYer season1. 4 Eric Roy 1969 4 Ed Kositzki 19713. 2 Nils Kloster 1984 2 Dan Parisi 19995. 1 17 times Last: Bernhard Hagevik 2002
CAREER H PlaYer seasons1. 6 Eric Roy 1967-692. 5 Ed Kositzki 1969-713. 3 Nils Kloster 1983-864. 2 Dan Parisi 1997-20005. 1 14 players Last: Bernhard Hagevik 2001-04
gOALKEEpINgSavesmATCH s PlaYer oPPonent date1. 28 Pete Mannos SIU-Edwardsville 10-12-742. 26 Pete Mannos UW-Green Bay 10-5-743. 24 Pete Mannos SIU-Edwardsville 11-24-73
SEASON s PlaYer season1. 147 Pete Mannos 19742. 128 Pete Mannos 19733. 105 Robert Johnson 19814. 103 Dave Schirripa 1985 103 Dick Flesher 1970
CAREER s PlaYer season1. 439 Pete Mannos 1972-752. 325 Markus Roy 1988-913. 287 Robert Johnson 1980-834. 268 Rasih Palo 1999-20025. 258 Sean McCearley 1995-97
ShutoutsSEASON so PlaYer season1. 11 Markus Roy 1989 11 Joe Zimka 20063. 9 Steve Goletz 20054. 8 Joe Zimka 2008
CAREER so PlaYer seasons1. 26.75 Markus Roy 1988-912. 22 Joe Zimka 2005-083. 18 Sean McCearley 1995-974. 17 Steve Sakats 1976-785. 16 Steve Goletz 2001-056. 13 Pete Mannos 1972-75
CONSECUTIVE so PlaYer dates Year 7 Joe Zimka 9-17 to 10-14 2006 7 Steve Goletz 9-21 to 10-14 2005
LONgEST STREAK mInutes PlaYer dates Year 756:07 Joe Zimka 9-15 to 10-20 2006 736:31 Steve Goletz 9-18 to 10-16 2005
goals Against Avg.SEASON Ga/G PlaYer season1. 0.21 Joe Zimka (NCAA Record) 20062. 0.75 Pete Mannos 19733. 0.77 Steve Sakats 1978 0.77 Markus Roy 19895. 0.81 Steve Goletz 20056. 0.86 Henry Wind 19677. 0.89 Dick Flesher 1971 0.89 Steve Goletz 20049. 0.94 Steve Sakats 1976
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In 2006, Joe Zimka set the NCAA record for goals against average at 0.21, and tied Markus Roy’s record for shutouts in a season with 11.
CAREER Ga/G PlaYer seasons1. 0.91 Joe Zimka 2005-082. 0.95 Steve Sakats 1976-783. 0.99 Dick Flesher 1970-714. 1.14 Steve Goletz 2002-055. 1.15 Markus Roy 1988-916. 1.32 Henry Wind 1967-697. 1.34 Brad Nordeng 1993-958. 1.36 Pete Mannos 1972-759. 1.51 Jeff Tweedell 1986-88
COAChINgCareer Wins w CoaCH w-l-t Yrs dates1. 142 Will Roy 142-131-22 16 1987-022. 69 Dave Bucher 69-36-16 11 1969-793. 59 S. Simmons 59-47-13 6 2003-084. 46 Jerry Collins 46-52-9 6 1981-86
Winning percentage PCt. CoaCH w-l-t Yrs dates1. .636 Dave Bucher 69-36-16 11 1969-792. .550 William Healey 22-18-0 6 1963-683. .550 S. Simmons 59-47-13 6 2003-084. .519 Will Roy 142-131-22 16 1987-025. .472 Jerry Collins 46-52-9 6 1981-86
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MATCh goalsGoals sCored sCore oPPonent date1. 15-0 Valparaiso 10-9-712. 12-0 Ball State 10-23-713. 11-0 Aurora 10-26-864. 10-0 Chicago State 10-7-875. 9-0 UW-Platteville 10-29-77 9-1 Valparasio 10-21-86 9-0 Illinois-Chicago 10-24-89
fastest Goal to start a matCHtIme PlaYer oPPonent datE0:28 Horst Mikuta UW-Parkside 9-20-750:35 Dave Weichman EIU 10-2-92
fastest Goal to start a PerIodtIme PlaYer oPPonent date45:13 Brendon Parrish New Mexico 8-30-020:28 Horst Mikuta UW-Parkside 9-20-7545:29 Nathan Mitchell Loyola 9-29-85
Assists a oPPonent date1. 21 Valparaiso 10-9-712. 13 Ball State 10-23-71 13 Illinois-Chicago 10-24-894. 9 Houston Baptist 10-14-85
points P G a oPPonent date1. 51 15 21 Valparaiso 10-9-712. 37 12 13 Ball State 10-23-713. 31 9 13 Illinois-Chicago 10-24-894. 28 11 6 Aurora 10-26-86
Shots s oPPonent date1. 53 Marquette 9-23-702. 49 Ball State 10-23-703. 46 Valparaiso 10-9-71
Shots on goal s oPPonent date1. 28 SIU-Edwardsville 10-12-742. 26 UW-Green Bay 10-5-743. 24 SIU-Edwardsville 11-24-73
Corner Kicks Ck oPPonent date1. 18 Eastern Illinois 9-14-082. 16 North Park 10-31-84 16 UW-Milwaukee 10-14-084. 13 Michigan State 9-24-83 13 Lewis 9-15-84 13 Northwestern 10-14-84 13 UW-Milwaukee 9-11-93
Fouls f oPPonent date1. 41 UW-Green Bay 9-9-89 41 Indiana 9-13-893. 40 NE Missouri State 9-13-87 40 UW-Milwaukee 10-29-89 40 Western Illinois 10-14-90
Fewest Shots s oPPonent date1. 1 Stanford 9-27-922. 3 Creighton 10-30-933. 4 3 times last: New Mexico 8-30-02
Fewest Shots on goal s oPPonent date1. 0 Stanford 9-27-922. 1 7 occasions last: San Francisco 8-31-08
Ties t w-l-t season 1. 4 7-9-4 2007 4 11-6-4 20082. 3 11-5-3 1991 3 7-2-3 1978 3 5-2-3 1974
Consecutive Shutouts so season dates1. 7 2005 9-21-05 to 10-14-052. 5 1971 9-25-71 to 10-9-71 5 1994 9-11-94 to 10-21-944. 4 1977-78 10-29-77 to 9-16-785. 3 8 occassions last: 2007 10-5-07 to 10-13-07
Widest Margin of victory m oPPonent date1. 15 Valparaiso (15-0) 10-9-712. 12 Ball State (12-0) 10-23-713. 11 Aurora (11-0) 10-29-864. 10 Chicago State (10-0) 10-7-875. 9 Twice
Widest Margin of defeat m oPPonent date1. 9 Lake Forest (11-2) 10-20-652. 8 Saint Louis (8-0) 10-4-693. 7 Wheaton (7-0) 9-27-61 7 Carleton (8-1) 10-13-61 7 Illinois-Chicago (9-2) 10-12-66
OppONENT RECORdSShots s oPPonent date1. 55 SIU-Edwardsville 10-12-742. 41 UW-Green Bay 10-5-743. 33 Mo.-St. Louis 10-25-754. 34 Bradley 9-22-02
Shots on goal s oPPonent date1. 32 SIU-Edwardsville 10-12-742. 28 UW-Green Bay 10-5-743. 24 Saint Louis 10-30-71 24 Saint Louis 10-4-695. 22 Illinois-Chicago 10-16-70
goals Scored G oPPonent date1. 11 Lake Forest 10-20-652. 9 UW-Green Bay 10-5-743. 8 Carleton 10-13-61 8 Grinnell 9-26-64 8 Saint Louis 10-4-69
Fouls f oPPonent date1. 50 Cleveland State 9-9-892. 47 Illinois-Chicago 10-8-933. 40 NW Missouri State 9-13-874. 38 Quincy 9-29-85
NIU scored four goals in a matchNIU 4, Florida Atlantic 2 9-26-08/HNIU scored five goals in a matchNIU 5, IPFW 0 9-24-06/HNIU scored six goals in a matchNIU 6, Bowling Green St. 3 10-8-04/HNIU scored seven or more goals NIU 7, SW Missouri State 0 10-21-90/H
NIU allowed four goals in a matchAkron 4, NIU 0 10-4-08/HNIU allowed five goals in a matchWashington 5, NIU 0 9-15-06/ANIU allowed six goals in a matchMarshall 6, NIU 5 10-25-02/ANIU allowed seven or more goals Saint Louis 8, NIU 0 10-4-69/H
NIU posted a shutoutNIU 1, Buffalo 0 11-14-08/NAn oppponent shut out NIUAkron 1, NIU 0 11-16-8/N
NIU played an overtime matchAkron 1, NIU 0 (2OT) 11-16-08/ANIU played to an overtime tieEIU 1, NIU 1 (2OT) 9-14-08/HNIU won an overtime matchNIU 2, Hartwick 1 (2OT) 10-18-08/HNIU played consecutive OT matches EIU 1, NIU 1 (2OT) 9-14-08/HNIU 1, #2 SMU 0 (OT) 9-19-08/NTulsa 2, NIU 1 (OT) 9-21-08/A
A Huskie scored two goals in a match Ben Thomas vs. Milwaukee (10-14-08/A)A Huskie scored a hat trickBernhard Hagevik at Marshall (10-25-02/A)An opposing player scored two goalsCole Grossman Duke (11-2-08/A)An opposing player scored a hat trick Steve Zakuani Akron (10-4-08/H)
A Huskie had two assists in a match Kevin Woerner vs. IPFW (9-24-06)An opponent had two assists in a match Mike Grella Duke (11-2-08/A)
A Huskie scored in consecutive matches Ben Thomas vs. Buffalo (10-10-08) vs. Milwaukee (10-14-08)A Huskie had an assist in consecutive matchesBrad Horton vs. WMU (11-6-08) vs. BGSU (11-13-08)
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The 2006 Huskies won a school record 15 games, including beating Akron for the MAC Championship, and defeating Loyola in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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HONORS & AWARDS
National Awards
ALL-AmERICAFirst Team Pete Mannos, GK, 1974-75Second Team Paul Wenson, HB, 1975Third Team Johan Bergseth, F, 1984Honorable Mention Allan Zelechowski, FB, 1970 Edward Kositzki, F, 1971 Mike Strahler, FB, 1976
NCAA RECORDS Joe Zimka, 0.21 GAA, 2006
SENIOR BOWL COLLEgIATEALL-STAR CLASSIC John Schroeder, HB, 1973 George Zarytsky, FB, 1973 Pete Mannos, GK, 1975 Johan Bergseth, F, 1985 Will Roy Jr., F, 1989 Markus Roy, GK, 1991
COLLEgE SOCCER NEWSFRESHmAN ALL-AmERICANSecond Team Brad Horton, M, 2008
COLLEgE SOCCER NATIONAL TEAm OF THE WEEK Joe Zimka, 10-16-06 Joe Zimka, 11-6-06
SOCCER AmERICA NATIONAL TEAm OF THE WEEK Derek Niepomnik, M, 9-14-84
Drew Jeskey, 10-19-06 Joe Zimka, 11-8-06TOP DRAWER TEAm OF THE WEEK Joe Zimka, 10-1-06 Joe Zimka, 10-15-06
CoSIDA ACADEmIC ALL-AmERICAN First Team Jeff Stojak, M, 1999Second Team Sigurd Slaastad, M, 1996-97 Jeff Stojak, M, 1998 Andy Champion, D, 2003 Kyle Knotek, m, 2008
COSIDA ACADEmIC ALL-DISTRICT First Team Peter Agrimson, D, 2001 Paal Bay Braathen, M, 2000 Andy Champion, D, 2003 Sigurd Slaastad, M, 1996-97 Jeff Stojak, M, 1998-99 Jason Tithof, M, 2001 Chris Johnson, F, 2008 Kyle Knotek, m, 2008Second Team Frank Schmalz, 1982-83Third Team Karsten Roy, D, 1990 Markus Roy, GK, 1990
NSCAA ACADEmIC AWARDNorthern Illinois, 2000-01
NSCAA / adidasACADEmIC ALL-AmERICANFirst Team Markus Roy, GK, 1990-91Second Team Peter Agrimson, M, 2000, 02Honorable Mention Markus Roy, GK, 1989
NSCAA / adidasREgIONAL SCHOLAR-ATHLETEFirst Team John Lechner, F, 1989-90 Karsten Roy, D, 1989-90 Markus Roy, GK, 1989-90-91Second Team Peter Agrimson, D, 2000Honorable Mention Walid Fikri, FB, 1990 Karsten Roy, D, 1991 Frank Sparacino, FB, 1990-91
Regional Awards
ALL-mIDWESTFirst Team Pete Mannos, GK, 1974-75 Paul Wenson, HB, 1975 Mike Strahler, D, 1976 Johan Bergseth, F, 1983-84 Nils Kloster, F, 1984-85-86 Will Roy Jr., F, 1990 Markus Roy, GK, 1991 Erik Frederiksen, F, 1997 Peter Agrimson, D, 1999Second Team Ed Kositzki, F, 1971 Robert Demichels, D, 1977-78 Johan Bergseth, F, 1982 Nils Kloster, F, 1983 Dave Richardson, HB, 1985 Helge Abrahamson, FB, 1986 Markus Roy, GK, 1989 Will Roy Jr., 1989 Karsten Roy, SW, 1990-91 Peter Agrimson, M, 2000 Drew Jeskey, D, 2008Honorable Mention Henry Wind, GK, 1969 Allan Zelechowski, FB, 1970 Ed Kositzki, F, 1970 William Morgan, F, 1971 John Schroder, HB, 1972-73 George Zarytsky, FB, 1973 Pete Mannos, GK, 1973 Robert Keith, FB, 1977 Steve Sakats, GK, 1978
NSCAA DIVISION I REgIONALCOACH OF THE yEAR Steve Simmons, 2006 Jerry Collins, 1984 Will Roy, 1989
ALL-ILLINOISFirst Team Pete Mannos, GK, 1975 Paul Wenson, HB, 1975 Mike Strahler, FB, 1975 Robert Demichelis, FB, 1977 Frank Schmalz, FB, 1982 Johan Bergseth, F, 1982, 84-85 Nils Kloster, F, 1984-85-86Second Team Rob Keith, D, 1977 Tom Isirov, F, 1980 Frank Schmalz, FB, 1981 Helge Abrahamson, FB, 1984 Lasse Eriksen, HB, 1984Honorable Mention Tom Vignola, FB, 1975, 77 Robert Demichelis, FB, 1975 Kurt Stellen, F, 1975 Steve Sakats, GK, 1977 Mark Gulas, F, 1980 Tom Isirov, F, 1981 Frank Schmalz, FB, 1980
ISAA mIDWEST PLAyER OF THE WEEK Tom Isirov, F, 10-25-81 Robert Demichelis, D, 10-25-81
Johan Bergseth, 1982-85 Allan Zelechowski, 1968-70Jeff Stojak, 1995-98Pete Mannos, 1972-75
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mIDWEST mETROPOLITANFirst Team Tom Isirov, F, 1981 Mark Gulas, HB, 1981-82 Frank Schmalz, FB, 1981-82 Johan Bergseth, F, 1982-83-84-85 Robert Johnson, GK, 1983 Nils Kloster, F, 1983-84-85-86 Atle Sundland, HB, 1984-85-86 Dave Richardson, HB, 1985 Marx Succes, FB, 1985Second Team Frank Mueller, F, 1982 Michael Andres, FB, 1982-83 Atle Sundland, HB, 1983 Lasse Eriksen, HB, 1984 Marx Succes, FB, 1984+86 Helge Abrahamsen, FB, 1985-86
BIg CENTRAL SOCCERFirst Team Helge Abrahamsen, FB, 1987 Will Roy Jr., GK, 1987-88-89 Markus Roy, GK, 1988Second Team John Lechner, F, 1988 Jim Pisani, HB, 1987 Karsten Roy, D, 1988-89 Markus Roy, GK, 1989 Frank Sparacino, D, 1989
mID-CONTINENTFirst Team Karsten Roy, SW, 1990-91 Markus Roy, GK, 1990-91 Will Roy Jr., F, 1990 Frank Sparacino, D, 1991 Jay Konrad, D, 1992-93 Sigurd Slaastad, M, 1993Second Team Brian Downs, M, 1993Honorable Mention Todd Moore, M, 1990
Student-Athlete Award Karsten Roy, D, 1990 Frank Sparacino, D, 1991
Player of the Week Markus Roy, GK, 9-6-90 Will Roy Jr., F, 9-18-90 Will Roy, Jr., F, 10-30-90 Markus Roy, GK, 11-5-91 Nathan Mitchell, F, 9-27-93 Brian Hecht, GK, 10-18-93
Coach of the Year Will Roy, 1990
mIDWESTERN COLLEgIATEFirst Team Nathan Mitchell, M, 1995Second Team Michael Defort, D, 1994 Ed Walenga, D, 1996
Anders Vik Jenssen, D, 1996All-Newcomer Nick Kolliniatis, D, 1995 Eric Clark, F, 1996 Anders Vik Jenssen, D, 1996
Postseason All-Tournament Mike Gentile, M, 1995 Nathan Mitchell, F, 1995 Sigurd Slaastad, F, 1995
Player of the Week Nathan Mitchell, F, 9-19-94 Sean McCearley, GK, 10-2-95
mID-AmERICANFirst Team Eric Clark, M, 1997-98 Erik Frederiksen, F, 1997-98 Dan Parisi, F, 2000 Peter Agrimson, D, 2001-02-03 Jose Alvarado, M, 2004 Curt Zastrow, F, 2004 Justin McGrane, M, 2005 Paul Gabel, M, 2005 Marcus McCarty, F, 2006 Justin McGrane, M, 2006 Chris Rufa, M, 2006
Second Team Anders Vik Jenssen, D, 1997-98 Peter Agrimson, D, 1999 Andrew Conti, M, 1999 Dan Parisi, F, 1999 Nick Park, M, 2000 Rasih Pala, M, 2002 Bernhard Hagevik, F, 2002-03 Bruce Conrad, M, 2004 Fraser Gibson, F, 2004 Steve Goletz, GK, 2004-05 Justin McGrane, D, 2004 Jose Alvarado, M, 2005 Chris Rufa, D, 2005 Steve Algozino, D, 2006 Chris Van Duerm, 2006
Joe Zimka, GK, 2006 Steve Algozino, D, 2007 Marcus McCarty, F, 2007 Brad Horton, M, 2008 Drew Jeskey, M/D, 2008 Ben Thomas, F, 2008 Newcomer of the Year Award Curt Zastrow, F, 2004 Marcus McCarty, F, 2006
All-Tournament Peter Agrimson, D, 1999 Alex D’Orsi, F, 1999 Kristoffer Nystedt, M, 1999 Steve Algozino, 2006 Marcus McCarty, 2006 Chris Rufa, 2006 Joe Zimka, 2006 Drew Jeskey, 2008 Steve Kolzow, 2008 Joe Zimka, 2008
All-Academic Paul Bay Braathen, M, 1998 Eric Clark, M, 1998 Eirik Frederiksen, F, 1998 Jeff Stojak, D, 1998 Peter Agrimson, D, 2002 Andy Champion, M, 2002-03 Nick Park, M, 2002 Brandon Smick, M, 2002 Jason Sullivan, D, 2002-03 Chris VanDuerm, 2005
Matt Galanes, 2006 Kevin Woerner, 2006 Kyle Knotek, 2007Player of the Week Paul Vignochhi, 9-8-98 Robby Berkley, 11-2-99 Dan Parisi, 9-25-2000 Steve Goletz, 10-21-02 Fraser Gibson, 10-10-04 Chris VanDuerm, 9-12-05 Kevin Woerner, 11-7-05 Joe Zimka, 9-26-06 Chris VanDuerm, 10-3-06 Marcus McCarty, 10-10-06 Drew Jeskey, 10-17-06 Brian Van Buren, 10-8-07 Drew Jeskey, 9-29-08 Scholar-Athlete of the Week Steve Goletz, 10-6-05 Joe Zimka, 11-9-06 Kyle Knotek, 11-20-09
Gary V. PalmisanoCoach of the Year Steve Simmons, 2004 Steve Simmons, 2006
yEARS CONFERENCE CONF. RECORD TITLES1981-86 Midwest Metropolitan 16-8-9 19841987-89 Big Central 6-11-0 None1990-93 Mid-Continent 21-7-3 19901994-96 Midwestern Collegiate 11-10-1 None1996-Pr. Mid-American 39-37-4 2006
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—A—# Bryan Abdallah, 2005-06-07-08# Helge Abrahamsen, 1984-85-86-87 Gahzi Abuhaassen, 1961# Josh Adler, 1994-95-96-97# Tony Adolfs, 1987-88-89-90# Peter Agrimson, 1999-2000-01-02 Mark Aguello, 1962 Mark Akin, 1972 J.C. Aikenhead, 2007-08# Jack Albright 1965-65-66-67# Steve Algozino, 2004-05-06-07# Jose Alvarado, 2003-04-05-06 Egil Anderson, 1961 Russell Anderson, 1972-73# Michael Andres, 1980-81-82-83 Robert Andrini, 1964-65-66 Salvador Arroyo, 1996-97 Maitrii Aung-Thwin, 1991-92-93
—B— Mark Babbles, 1970-71-72 Brad Bahr, 2007-08 Fred Balungyi, 1964 Rigoberto Barajas, 2005 Charles Bates, 1979-80-81 John Bati, 1969-70-71 Kurt Baumgartner, 1999-2000 Alan Beard, 1970-71# Richard Becherer, 1977-78-79-80 Elliot Bender, 1976# Johan Bergseth, 1982-83-84-85 Rob Berkley, 1999-2000-01# Steve Beutelspacher, 1970-71-72-73# Brian Bludgen, 1993-94-95-96 Andre Bourgeacq, 1982-83 Victor Borst, 1978-79 Gerald Boyle, 1963 Paal Bay Braathen, 1997-98-99 Thomas Brady, 1976-77 Raymond Bredbert, 1962 Thomas Bridge, 1963-64-65 Steven Brody, 1979 Mark Brusatti, 1976 Bradley Byker, 1977-78 Scott Byker, 1977
—C— Joe Carrero, 2001-02# John Castellano, 1977-78-79-80 Sam Cece, 1991-92 John Cerney, 1962-963# Andy Champion, 2001-02-03-04 Robert Chester, 1962-63-65# Eric Clark, 1996-97-98-99 Matthew Clark, 1979-80 Kenneth Cobb, 1963 Dominic Calantuono, 1971# Bruce Conrad, 2001-02-03-04 Andrew Conti, 1999-2000-01 Simon Cordery, 1979 Sam Cortes, 1995-95-97# Jim Corno, Jr., 1986-87-88-89 Matt Corcoran, 2003-04-06 Mike Corvo, 2003-04-05 Stephen Crow, 1976 Greg Cryns, 2002 James Cummings, 1965
—D— Caleb Davis, 2000-01-02 Jon Davit, 2001-02-03 Luis De La Cerda, 2006-07-08 Clayton Deckert, 1980 Mike Defort, 1992-93-94 Tony Deldin, 2002-03-04
Robert DeMichels, 1976-77-78 Fred Desco, 1962-63-65 Joseph DeLillo, 1962 P.J. Dicaro, 1993-94# Phil Diehl, 1998-99-2000-01 Tom Doherty, 1983-84 Alex D’Orsi, 1998-99-2000 Roger Dorio, 1967-68# Brian Downs, 1993-94-95-96 Kevin Drew, 1984+86-87 Igor Dubak, 1998-99 Frank Dudowicz, 1965 John Dunn, 1965-66
—E— Axel Eder, 1968-69-70 Mark Eglund, 1982 James Ehrlich, 1989-90 Ralph Einstes, 1970-71-72 Lasse Eirsken, 1985 Per Ekholdt, 1989-90-91 Omar Espinozo, 1993 Alex Evert, 2008
—F— Engebreth Faerden, 2007-08 Mike Farnham, 1987 Michael Field, 1971-72 Walid Fikri, 1988-89-90# Willie Filian, 1983-84-85-86 James Fisher (Mgr.), 1970-71 Dick Flesher, 1970-71 James Forbes, 1965-66 Larry Foss, 1963-64 Bradley Fred, 1976 Eirik Frederiksen, 1997-98 Jovan Frenc, 1980 Tony Fuderer, 1981
—G— Paul Gabel, 2004-05 Matt Galanes, 2005-06 Ralph Gallow, 1976 Barry Garofolo, 1987 Burkhard Geissler, 1962# Mike Gentile, 1995-96-97-98 Rajasakaran George, 1961# Jay Gerard, 1975-76-77-79 Steve Gerber (Mgr.), 1963 Abbey Ghelle, 1966 Angelo Giannokopoulos, 1971-72-73# Fraser Gibson, 2004-05-06-07 Gary Gilmore, 1963-64# Peter Ginter, 1972-73-74-75 Tommy Glenn, 2006 Peter Glon, 1968-69-70 T.J. Goeke, 2000# Steve Goletz, 2002-03-04-05 Steve Gonzalez, 1998 Richard Gornik, 1982# Blake Gotkowski, 2004-05-06-07 Rob Grabko, 1993-94 Kevin Gray, 1976-77 Anthony George, 1964 Dan Green, 1991-92# Peter Groenevald, 1976-77-78-79 Robert Gros, 1963-64+67 Peter Gross, 1968-69 Karl Gruns, 1967-68 Jason guehler, 2008# Mark Gulas, 1979-80-81-82# Michael Gulas, 1978-79-80-81
—H—# Bernhard Hagevik, 2001-02-03-04 Adrian Halfar, 1994
Jim Hall, 1991 Preben Halle, 1986-87-88 Daniel Hammer, 1972-73-74 Timothy Hanahan, 1981-82 Brian Hanyzewski, 1997-98-99 Thomas Hanzely, 1991-92-93 Corey Harderson, 1996 Richard Hasse, 1969-70-71 James Hazzard, 1965 Brian Hecht, 1993 Jim Hedges, 1961 Edgar Hidalgo, 1976 Michael Hoerdeman, 1969 Robert Hoerdeman, 1969-70# Ken Hoffmann, 1991-92-93-94 Brad Horton, 2008 Juan Hoyos, 2007-08 Christopher Huffman, 1973
—I— Tom Isirov, 1980-81
—J— George Jablonski, 1968 Robert Jacobson, 1972# Drew Jeskey, 2005-06-07-08 Jason Jett, 1996-97 Lee Jimenez, 2000 Chris Johnson, 2007-08 John Johnson, 1972-73# Richard Johnson, 1969-70-71-72 Robert Johnson, 1981-82-83 Steven Jones, 1976 Finn Jor, 2008
—K— Doug Kabler, 2000-01 Vraham Kadkhodaian, 2001-02-03 Josh Karsten, 2006-07-08 Richard Karsten, 1961-62# Robert Keith, 1974-75-76-77# John Kelly, 1988-89-90-91 Ron Kendziersky (Mgr.), 1968-69# James Kessler, 1962-63-64-65# John Kessler, 1961-62-63-64# Jeffrey Kilrea, 1979-80-81-82 Tim King, 2008# Nils Kloster, 1983-84-85-86 Kyle Knotek, 2006-07-08 Nick Kolliniatis, 1995-96# Steve Kolzow, 2005-06-07-08# Jay Konrad, 1991-92-93-94 Ed Kositzki, 1969-70-71 Dennis Kozelsky, 1967-68 Robert Krawitz, 1970# John Krekovich, 1978-79-80-81 John Kulinski, 1971
—L— Wayne Ladendorf, 1961 Ronald Landauer, 1970# Andy Lane, 1991-92-93-94 Barry Laskov, 1964 Dieter Lawall, 1965-66# John Lechner, 1988-89-90-91 Wohnho Lee, 1961 Kyle Leonard, 1980 Norman Lichtenberger, 1975# Ralph Lichtenberger, 1973-74-75-76 Tim Lifritz, 1998-99 Rob Lisek, 1987 Danny Lopez, 2007-08 Daniel Lowy, 1976 Emmanuel Luvert, 2005-06
—M—# Peter Mannos, 1972-73-74-75 Nick Mariani, 1986 Anthony Markijohn, 1971 Roger Marks, 1974 Charles Martel, 1992 Ludwig Massong, 1974-75+77 Vincent Matthews, 1985-86+88# Kenneth Mattuck, 1975-76-77-78 Jesus Mauricio, 2001-02 Jeff McCall, 1991-92 Marcus McCarty, 2006-07 Sean McCearley, 1995-96-97# Justin McGrane, 2003-04-05-06 Shane McIntyre, 2000-01-02 Thomas Meiner, 2002 Dave Memmot, 1981-82 George Mendez, 1966-67 John Messmer, 1972 Frank Mihalopoulos, 1970-71 Horst Mikua, 1975-76 Ward Miller, 1963# Nathan Mitchell, 1992-93-94-95 Luis mojica, 2007-08 Brad Monk, 2001 Morgan Moody, 2003# Todd Moore, 1989-90-91-92 William Morgan, 1969-70-71 William Morris, 1965# Frank Mueller, 1979-80-81-82 Bud Mule, 1965 Sam Mule, 1963-64 Allswell Muzon, 1971
—N— Raymond Nakamura, 1963-64 Ricardo Navarrete, 1976 James Niebuhr, 1967-68 Bill Neil, 1982+84-85 Dave Niemeyer, 1968-69-70# Derek Niepomnik, 1991-92-93-94# Brad Nordeng, 1993-94-95-96 Mike Norsk, 1997 Joe Novy, 1991-92 Kristoffer Nystedt, 1997-98-99
—O— Padraic O’Donnell, 1989 John O’Keefe, 1985-86-87 Tim O’Keefe, 1986-87-88 Bruno Olimene, 2001-02# Eric O’Reilly, 2002-03-04-05 Ian Osharaw, 1991-92-93 Francis Otira, 2008
—P— David Pacwa, 1988-89-90 James Pagliai, 1966-67-68 Alfred Pakiam, 1961# Rasih Pala, 1999-2000-01-02# Paul Papaevagelou, 1976-77-78-79 Nick Papagiannis, 1976 Bob Papich, 1961 Brendon Parrish, 2002-03-04-05# Dan Parisi, 1997-98-99-2000# Nick Park, 1999-2000-01-02 Brendon Parrish, 2002-03-04 Robert Pavljasevic, 1992+95 Ruben Pelzer, 1961 Terrence Pestel, 1962 Gary Phillips, 1977-78# Jim Pisani, 1985-86-87-88 Gary Phillips, 1977-78# Jim Pisani, 1985-86-87-88 Daniel Piszcek, 1982-83 Steve Polkowski, 2002-03
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ALL-TImE LETTERWINNERS# Tim Prerost, 1991-92-93-94 Bob Prouty, 1961 Jerry Pruszynski, 1988-89
—R—# Brian Reinheimmer, 1992-93-94-95 Dave Richardson, 1985-86 David Rojas, 1997-98 Gerry Rosales, 1980 Eric Roy, 1967-68-69# Karsten Roy, 1988-89-90-91# Markus Roy, 1988-89-90-91# Will Roy, Jr., 1987-88-89-90 Mario Rubin, 1967-68 Chris Rufa, 2004-05-06-07 Basilius Ruscheinski (Mgr.) 1972 Basilius Ruscheinski (Player), 1973-74 Cody Russell, 2004-05# Jason Ryder, 1996-97-98-99
—S— Mathias Safron, 1968 Ray Sakulas, 1963 Steve Sakats, 1976-77-78 Daniel Salas, 1995-96-97 Tim Scarnato, 1990 Michael Schaefer, 1978 Dave Schirripa, 1984-85 Frank Schmalz, 1980-81-82 Chris Schneider, 1990 Lou Schoenburg, 1971-72-73 John Schroeder, 1971-72-73 David Schulz, 1973
Al Seidel, 1976# David Sheridan, 1975+77-78-79 Dusty Showers, 1989-90-91# Mark Siegwald, 1988-89-90-91 Mike Skvarla, 1988# Sigurd Slaastad, 1993-94-95-96 Raimundas Smalenskas, 1962-63 Michael Soehn, 1971# Brandon Smick, 2000-01-02-03 George Smith, 1986 James Smith, 1966 Robert Smith, 1999 Ross Smith, 1965 Rich Smith-Andoh, 1982+85# Cliff Sorenson, 1977-78+80-81# Frank Sparacino, 1988-89-90-91 Chris Spence, 1974 Tim Spiegel, 1989-90 Donald Splinter, 1964-65 Thomas Sroka, 1979 JiriStefl,1972-73-74# Chris Stier, 1994-95-96-97# Jeff Stojak, 1995-96-97-98# Mike Strahler, 1973-74-75-76# Matt Stukenberg, 2000-01-02-03# Marx Succes, 1983-84-85-86 Bill Suhayda, 1969 Joe Suhayda, 1969# Jason Sullivan, 2000-01-02-03# Atle Sundland, 1983-84-85-86 Larry Sweet, 1963
Pete Mannos was the first two-time All-American soccer player in the history of Northern Illinois University, earning first-team All-America status in both 1974 and 1975. He was a first-team All-Midwest Region honoree for both of the campaigns and his 1975 senior year included being named a finalist for the College Player of the Year award, a Senior Bowl All-Star participant, NIU MVP and co-captain. He was credited with 13 shutouts in 14 career matches with 10.7 saves per match. His final year saw him average 10.8 saves per match while yielding 1.8 goals as the Huskies went 7-2-2. Drafted by the San Antonio Thunder in 1976, Mannos shut out the New York Cosmos and Pelé in his professional soccer debut as the Thunder posted a 1-0 upset triumph.
pete MANNOS1985 Inductee
1972-75 | Wilmette, Ill.
Nicknamed “Mr. Hat Trick,” Eric Roy be-came the initial ‘mega scorer’ in Northern Illinois University men’s soccer history. He established school records for goals in a match (four), a season (16) and a career (43) during his three-season varsity tenure. While those hallmarks have since been surpassed, he continues to share the record for most hat tricks (five) along with Ed Kositzki. Roy scored the school’s first-ever hat trick with three goals against Illinois on Nov. 4, 1967. The team MVP as a sophomore (1967) and junior (1968), he lettered on teams that produced a cu-mulative 21-3-0 record under Bill Healey (1967-68) and Dave Bucher (1969). In addition, he won three letters as a Huskie wrestler.eric ROy
1999 Inductee1967-69 | Homewood, Ill.
Was Northern Illinois’ first men’s soccer All-America selection. Renown as the set-up man for NIU’s No. 1 (Ed Kositzki in 1969-71) and No. 3 (Hall of Fame Eric Roy in 1967-69) all-time scorers. Earned varstiy letters on Huskie squads that finished 22-5-2 overall for head coach Dave Bucher. Named National Soccer Coaches Association of America honor-able mention All-American and honorable mention All-Midwest as a senior (1970). Starred at center halfback and sweeper but had one goal and five assists in final NIU campaign. Played for Hakoh (64-67) in National Soccer League, the Croatians (1981-84), and the famed Chicago Lions (1983-87), including city championship squad in 1986.allan ZELEChOWSKI
2002 Inductee1968-70 | Chicago, Ill.
—T—# Michael Tietz, 1976-77-78-79 Jerold Terhune, 1966-67-68 Nate Terry, 2001-02 Isaac Thapedi, 1961 Ben Thomas, 2006-07-08# Robert Thompson, 1970-71-72-73 Friedbert Tierhold, 1973-74 Jason Tithof, 1999-2000-01 Tony Tognocchi, 1984-85 Clifford Tomb, 1962 Ketil Torp, 1984-85 Chris Trepina, 1992# Fred Tuchsherer, 1972-73-74-75 Scott Tuke, 1982 Stan Tumilowicz, 1978-79-80 Jeff Tweedellm 1986-87-88 Johnny Tyma, 2008
—U— Edward Udogu, 1971# Michael Unger, 1976-77-78-79
—V— Thomas Vallero, 1964+66-67 Brian Van Buren, 2007# Chris VanDuerm, 2003-04-05-06 Todd Vanecko, 1993# Thomas Vignola, 1974-75-76-77 Paul Vignocchi, 1996-97-98 Chris von Ende, 1997
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Matt Wagner, 1998# Ed Walenga, 1993-94-95-96 George Walrath, 1992 John Wardein, 1980-81 Matt Wasinger, 1997-98# David Wechman, 1989-90-91-92 Mike Weiss, 1975 Alex Weiter, 1948-85-86 John Wells, 1968-69-70 Paul Wenson, 1974-75 Doug Whitesel, 2001-02 Craig Williams, 1990-91-92 Henry Wind, 1967-68-69 Errol Wisdom, 1983# Kevin Woerner, 2003-04-05-06 Walter Wrona, 1977 Gunther Wolfarth, 1961
—Z—# George Zarytsky, 1970-71-72-73# Curt Zastrow, 2004-05-06-07 Allan Zelechowski, 1968-69-70# Ed Zelechowski, 1971-72-73-74 Joe Zeller, 1982, 84 Aaron Zendejas, 2007-08 Joe Zimka, 2006-07-08 Merrill Zink, 1961 Arno Zoske, 1966-67-68 Paul Zubb, 2002-03 Joseph Zuiker, 1962# Nate Zylstra, 1994-95-96-97
# - Four-year letterwinnerBold - Current players
Johan Bergseth will be inducted into the Northern Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame this October. Bergseth earned third team All-America honors in 1984, and was a three-time all-region selection. Bergseth ranks fourth in the Huskie records book with 34 career goals, is third in career assists with 23, and sits at fifth in career points with 91. One of 19 Huskies to ever pull off a hat trick, Bergseth did so in 1984, when he tucked in three goals against Houston Baptist.
johan BERgSETh2009 Inductee
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1962 / 0-5-0 (.000) O 5 0-6 L Grinnell (A) O 10 1-5 L Roosevelt (A) O 20 0-6 L Dubuque (H) O 26 0-6 L Lake Forest (A) N 3 0-6 L MacMurray (H)
1963 / 3-4-0 (.429) O 4 1-7 L Grinnell (H) O 9 3-7 L Lake Forest (H) O 12 1-0 W Dubuque (A) O 16 2-1 W Eastern Illinois-OT (H) O 23 5-2 W Roosevelt (H) O 26 1-4 L MacMurray (A) N 2 0-1 L Eastern Illinois (A)
1964 / 3-4-0 (.429)MVP: Raymond Nakamura S 26 2-8 L Grinnell (A) O 3 1-0 W Eastern Illinois (H) O 17 1-2 L MacMurray (H) O 21 0-3 L Lake Forest (A) O 31 5-2 W Chicago (H) N 7 1-3 L Ball State (A) N 14 3-2 W Eastern Illinois (A)
1965 / 0-5-0 (.000)MVP: Dieter Lawall O 2 0-2 L Eastern Illinois (A) O 13 0-5 L Illinois-Chicago (A) O 20 2-11 L Lake Forest (H) O 30 2-3 L Chicago (A) N 6 1-2 L Ball State (H)
1966 / 2-3-0 (.400)MVP: Arno Zoske S 24 2-5 L Wisconsin (A) O 1 0-2 L Marquette (A) O 12 2-9 L Illinois-Chicago (H) O 22 3-2 W Illinois (A) N 9 4-0 W Chicago (H)
1967 / 6-1-0 (.857)MVP: Eric Roy S 23 4-1 W Wisconsin (H) S 30 1-0 W Marquette (H) O 7 2-1 W Purdue (A) O 10 1-4 L Northwestern (A) O 18 2-0 W Chicago (A) N 4 4-0 W Ball State (A) N 11 4-2 W Illinois (H)
1968 / 8-1-0 (.889)MVP: Eric Roy S 14 4-1 W Indiana State (A) S 21 2-4 L Wisconsin (A) S 28 3-0 W Marquette (A) O 5 1-0 W Purdue (H) O 12 7-2 W Bradley (H) O 23 8-0 W Western Illinois (H) O 26 8-2 W Ball State (H) O 31 3-1 W Notre Dame (H) N 11 3-2 W Illinois (A)
1969 / 8-1-0 (.889) MVP: Henry WindS 13 5-1 W Michigan (A) S 20 6-0 W Wisconsin (H) S 27 5-0 W Marquette (H) O 4 0-8 L Saint Louis (H) O 11 8-0 W Bradley (A) O 15 5-3 W Western Illinois (A) O 25 3-2 W Purdue (H) N 1 3-2 W Ball State (A) N 8 5-0 W Illinois (H)
1970 / 6-3-2 (.636) MVP: Dave NiemeyerS 19 1-3 L UW-Green Bay (A) S 23 7-1 W Marquette (A) S 26 0-1 L UW-Parkside (H) O 3 1-0 W Washington (MO) (H) O 9 2-0 W Air Force (H) O 10 6-0 W Valparaiso (H) O 16 0-3 L Illinois-Chicago (N) O 17 2-2 T UW-Green Bay (N) O 23 5-0 W Ball State (H) O 31 1-1 T Wisconsin-OT (A) N 7 1-0 W Michigan (H)
1971 / 7-2-1 (.750) MVP: Michael SoehnS 18 4-2 W Washington (MO) (A) S 25 6-0 W Marquette (H) O 1 0-0 T UW.-Green Bay-OT (H) O 2 5-0 W Western Michigan (H) O 8 7-0 W Rockford (A) O 9 15-0 W Valparaiso (A) O 16 0-1 L Illinois-Chicago (H) O 23 12-0 W Ball State (A) O 30 2-5 L Saint Louis (H) N 6 3-0 W UW-Parkside (A)
1972 / 3-5-2 (.400)MVP: John Schroeder S 16 4-0 W Rockford (H) S 23 0-0 T Marquette-OT (A) S 30 1-1 T MacMurray-OT (H) O 7 0-5 L UW-Green Bay (A) O 13 0-2 L Eastern Illinois (H) O 14 0-2 L SIU-Edwardsville (H) O 21 3-1 W Ball State (H) O 28 1-3 L Western Illinois (A) N 1 1-2 L Illinois-Chicago (A) N 4 5-0 W Washington (MO) (H)
1973 / 7-2-2 (.727)MVP: George Zarytsky S 15 3-1 W MacMurray (A) S 22 5-0 W UW-Parkside (H)
S 26 1-0 W Western Michigan (H) O 3 2-2 T Illinois-Chicago-OT (H) O 6 1-1 T Washington (MO)-OT (A) O 12 2-0 W Western Illinois (N) O 13 0-1 L SIU-Edwardsville (N) O 20 2-0 W Rockford (A) O 27 4-0 W Colorado (H) N 3 2-0 W UW-Green Bay (H) N 11 0-3 L SIU-Edwardsville-$ (A)
1974 / 5-2-3 (.650) MVP: Paul WensonS 21 2-1 W UW-Parkside (A) S 28 3-1 W Western Michigan (H) O 5 2-2 T UW-Green Bay-OT (A) O 11 0-5 L Eastern Illinois (N) O 12 0-4 L SIU-Edwardsville (A) O 19 4-1 W Rockford (H) O 26 1-1 T Missouri-St. Louis-OT (H) O 30 1-1 T Illinois-Chicago-OT (A) N 6 3-0 W Wheaton (H) N 9 4-2 W Bowling Green St. (H)
1975 / 6-5-0 (.545)MVP: Peter Mannos S 6 1-4 L Lewis (H) S 20 2-0 W UW-Parkside (H) S 27 2-3 L UW-Milwaukee (H) O 4 2-1 W Western Michigan (A) O 11 3-2 W Western Illinois (A) O 12 0-2 L Eastern Illinois (N) O 18 2-0 W UW-Green Bay (H) O 25 1-2 L Missouri-St. Louis (A) O 29 0-3 L Wheaton (A) N 1 7-0 W UW-Platteville (H) N 8 1-0 W Bowling Green St. (A)
1976 / 7-3-2 (.667) MVP: Mike StrahlerS 11 1-0 W MacMurray (H) S 18 1-0 W UW-Parkside (A) S 25 2-1 W UW-Milwaukee (A) O 2 1-0 W Wheaton-OT (H) O 8 0-2 L SIU-Edwardsville (H) O 9 1-1 T Eastern Illinois-OT (H) O 13 3-0 W Lake Forest (H) O 22 1-1 T Denver-OT (N) O 23 1-3 L Indiana (N) O 30 2-1 W UW-Platteville (A) N 3 0-2 L Lewis (A) N 6 2-0 W Western Michigan (H)
1977 / 7-4-0 (.636)MVP: Robert Keith S 10 1-0 W MacMurray (A) S 17 5-0 W UW-Parkside (H) S 21 0-2 L Wheaton (A) S 24 3-1 W UW-Milwaukee-OT (H) O 1 3-2 W Lake Forest (A) O 7 0-3 L Western Illinois (N) O 8 2-0 W Eastern Illinois (A) O 15 0-3 L Saint Louis (H) O 22 1-2 L UW-Green Bay (A) O 29 9-0 W UW-Platteville (H) N 5 1-0 W Western Michigan (H)
1978 / 7-2-3 (.708)MVP: Steve Sakats S 9 1-0 W MacMurray-OT (H) S 16 1-0 W UW-Parkside (A) S 20 4-1 W UW-Milwaukee (A) S 23 2-0 W Rockford (H) S 30 0-0 T UW-Platteville-OT (A) O 6 0-4 L SIU-Edwardsville (A) O 7 1-0 W Western Illinois (N) O 14 1-2 L Western Michigan (A) O 21 1-1 T UW-Green Bay-OT (A) O 25 5-0 W Lake Forest (H) O 28 3-2 W Lewis (H) N 4 0-0 T Aurora-OT (A)
1979 / 6-7-1 (.464)MVP: David Sheridan S 8 0-1 L Wisconsin (H) S 12 3-0 W UW-Parkside (H) S 15 0-0 T MacMurray-OT (A) S 19 1-2 L Lewis (A) S 22 0-2 L UW-Milwaukee (H) S 29 2-0 W Lake Forest (A) O 5 0-2 L Eastern Illinois-OT (N) O 6 0-2 L Western Illinois (A) O 13 1-0 W Bowling Green St. (H) O 20 3-1 W Ball State (H) O 24 3-0 W Wheaton (H) O 27 0-1 L UW-Green Bay (A) O 31 0-1 L Rockford (A) N 3 2-1 W Aurora (H)
1980 / 5-7-2 (.429)MVP: Frank Schmalz S 6 2-0 W Lewis (H) S 10 3-0 W UW-Parkside (A) S 13 1-3 L Wheaton (A) S 20 0-0 T UW-Milwaukee-OT (A) S 24 3-0 W Marquette (H) S 27 0-1 L MacMurray (A) O 3 0-4 L SIU-Edwardsville (H) O 4 0-2 L Western Illinois (H) O 11 1-2 L Bowling Green St. (A) O 15 0-0 T Rockford-OT (H) O 18 0-2 L Ball State (A) O 25 0-2 L UW-Green Bay (H) N 1 3-0 W Aurora (A) N 8 3-0 W Illinois-Chicago (H)
1981 / 4-9-2 (.333)Midwest Metro: 1-2 (.333), 3rdMVP: Frank Schmalz S 9 3-2 W UW-Parkside-OT (A) S 12 3-1 W MacMurray (H) S 16 0-1 L Lewis* (A) S 19 1-3 L UW-Milwaukee (H) S 26 0-1 L Marquette (A) O 2 0-2 L Eastern Illinois (A) O 3 0-2 L Western Illinois (N) O 14 1-2 L Wheaton* (H) O 17 6-2 W Loyola* (H) O 21 0-1 L Rockford (A) O 24 2-2 T UW-Green Bay-OT (N) O 25 0-2 L Wisconsin (A) N 4 3-3 T Aurora-OT (H) N 7 1-2 L Illinois-Chicago (A) N 11 1-0 W Illinois State (H)
1982 / 7-9-1 (.441)Midwest Metro: 3-1-1 (.700), T2ndMVP: Frank Schmalz S 3 2-0 W Illinois State (A)
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john LEWANg19805-7-2 (.429)
dave BUChER1969-7969-36-16 (.636)
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S 8 1-2 L UW-Parkside (A) S 11 0-4 L Oakland (MI) (A) S 15 2-2 T Lewis-OT* (H) S 18 7-1 W North Park* (H) S 22 5-0 W North Central* (H) S 25 3-0 W Marquette (H) O 1 0-5 L SIU-Edwardsville (A) O 2 5-1 W Western Illinois (N) O 6 2-3 L Aurora (A) O 12 7-1 W DePaul (H) O 16 3-1 W Loyola* (A) O 23 0-1 L Northwestern (H) O 27 2-6 L Wheaton* (A) O 30 0-2 L UW-Green Bay (H) O 31 1-4 L Wisconsin (H) N 6 3-4 L UW-Milwaukee (A)
1983 / 8-7-2 (.529)Midwest Metro: 4-1 (.800), 2ndMVP: Robert Johnson S 1 0-0 T Illinois State-OT (H) S 7 1-0 W UW-Parkside-OT (H) S 10 4-2 W Loyola* (H) S 14 1-2 L Wheaton* (H) S 17 1-0 W Lewis* (A) S 21 3-0 W North Park* (A) S 24 1-0 W Michigan State-OT (H) S 28 1-3 L Aurora (H) O 1 1-2 L Creighton-OT (H) O 7 0-4 L Eastern Illinois (N) O 8 1-2 L SIU-Edwardsville (N) O 12 6-0 W North Central* (A) O 16 1-1 T Northwestern-OT (A) O 29 1-3 L Wisconsin-OT (A) O 30 0-4 L UW-Green Bay (A) N 2 7-2 W DePaul (A) N 5 3-2 W UW-Milwaukee-OT (H)
1984 / 13-5-1 (.711)Midwest Metro: 5-0-0 (1.000), 1stMVP: Nils Kloster S 1 1-0 W Wheaton* (A) S 5 2-1 W UW-Parkside (A) S 8 1-0 W Creighton-OT (A) S 15 5-2 W Lewis* (H) S 18 4-3 W Aurora-OT (A) S 22 2-1 W Michigan State (A) S 23 0-1 L Western Michigan (A) S 28 1-1 T Marquette-OT (H) S 30 3-1 W Quincy (A) O 6 2-0 W Western Illinois (H) O 7 3-1 W SIU-Edwardsville (H) O 14 1-0 W Northwestern* (H) O 17 1-2 L Illinois State (A) O 20 4-0 W DePaul (H) O 23 1-0 W Loyola* (A) O 27 4-5 L Wisconsin-OT (H) O 28 1-3 L UW-Green Bay (H) O 31 5-2 W North Park* (H) N 3 2-4 L UW-Milwaukee-OT (A)
1985 / 8-10-2 (.450)Midwest Metro: 3-1-0 (.750), 2ndMVP: Dave Schirripa S 3 0-2 L Saint Louis (H) S 7 0-2 L Wheaton* (H) S 11 4-0 W Lewis* (A) S 18 2-4 L Marquette (A) S 24 4-0 W Aurora (H) S 28 3-1 W Western Michigan (H) S 29 2-2 T Quincy-OT (H) O 4 0-3 L Eastern Illinois (A) O 5 2-3 L SIU-Edwardsville (N) O 9 1-2 L Illinois State (H) O 12 5-0 W Loyola* (H) O 14 5-0 W Houston Baptist-OT (H) O 18 1-2 L South. Methodist-OT (A) O 20 2-4 L North Texas State (A) O 26 0-1 L Wisconsin-OT (A) O 27 1-3 L UW-Green Bay (A) O 30 3-0 W North Park* (A) N 2 3-0 W Valparaiso (H)
N 6 3-1 W UW-Milwaukee (H) N 9 1-1 T Northwestern-OT (H)
1986 / 6-12-1 (.342)Midwest Metro: 1-3-1 (.300), Tie 5thMVP: Nils Kloster S 1 1-0 W Brigham Young (H) S 4 2-0 W Drake (H) S 7 0-1 L Marquette (H) S 17 3-3 T Loyola* (A) S 19 5-0 W North Park* (H) S 21 0-1 L Illinois State (A) S 26 0-1 L South Florida (A) S 28 0-1 L Col./Boca Raton-OT (N) O 3 0-2 L Western Illinois (A) O 8 1-2 L Lewis* (A) O 11 1-2 L Saint Louis (A) O 15 0-2 L Northwestern* (A) O 21 9-1 W Valparaiso (A) O 25 0-3 L Wisconsin (H) O 26 3-1 W UW-Green Bay (H) O 29 11-0 W Aurora (H) N 1 1-2 L Wheaton* (A) N 5 1-4 L UW-Milwaukee (A) N 7 0-1 L NE Missouri St. (H)
1987 / 6-10-2 (.389)Big Central: 1-3-0 (.250), 4thMVP: Helge Abrahamson S 6 1-0 W Brooklyn College (H) S 9 4-2 W Loyola (H) S 11 2-3 L Drake (A) S 13 1-2 L NE Missouri St. (A) S 16 1-2 L Marquette* (A) S 23 1-0 W UW-Milwaukee* (H) S 26 0-0 T New Mexico (N) S 27 1-2 L Houston Baptist (N) O 3 1-5 L SIU-Edsville* (N) O 4 0-1 L Eastern Illinois (N) O 7 10-0 W Chicago State (H) O 10 1-2 L Saint Louis (H) O 12 0-1 L Quincy* (H) O 14 1-1 T Illinois State-OT (H) O 23 1-2 L Wisconsin (A) O 25 0-1 L UW-Green Bay (A) O 28 7-0 W Bradley (H) N 4 3-1 W Northwestern (H)
1988 / 7-10-1 (.417)Big Central: 0-6-0 (.000), 7thMVP: Jim Pisani S 2 1-2 L SIU-Edwardsville* (A) S 7 4-1 W Loyola (A) S 9 3-1 W UW-Green Bay (H) S 10 1-2 L Drake* (H) S 14 1-2 L Indiana (A) S 17 2-0 W Bradley (H) S 21 0-2 L Marquette* (A) S 24 1-2 L UW-Milwaukee* (A) S 28 0-0 T DePaul-OT (A) O 1 5-0 W Western Illinois (H) O 2 2-0 W SIU-Edwardsville (H) O 7 2-3 L Quincy* (A) O 9 2-1 W Northwestern (N) O 15 0-2 L Cincinnati* (A) O 19 0-3 L Wisconsin (H) O 23 1-3 L Illinois State (A) O 28 3-1 W Cincinnati** (N) O 29 0-3 L Quincy** (N)
1989 / 14-4-2 (.750)Big Central: 5-2-0 (714), 2ndMVP: Markus Roy S 1 4-0 W Bradley (A) S 3 2-1 W Drake* (A) S 6 3-0 W DePaul (H) S 9 2-2 T UW-Green bay-OT (A) S 13 0-1 L Indiana-OT (A) S 17 3-0 W Quincy* (H) S 20 2-0 W Illinois State* (H) S 24 4-3 W SIU-Edwardsville* (H) S 29 2-0 W Loyola (H) O 1 0-2 L Saint Louis (A) O 4 1-0 W Northwestern (H) O 8 2-0 W Western Illinois (N) O 14 1-2 L UW-Milwaukee (N) O 15 1-0 W Marquette-OT (A) O 21 1-0 W Louisville* (A) O 22 3-5 L Cincinnati* (A) O 24 9-0 W Illinois-Chicago (A) O 27 2-1 W SIU-Edwardsville** (H) O 28 2-0 W Louisville** (H) O 29 1-1 T ~ UW-Milwaukee** (H) ~ — Won title on PK Shootout
1990 / 13-5-2 (.700) Mid-Continent: 6-1-0 (.857), 1st MVP: Will Roy, Jr. S 2 2-0 W Bradley (H) S 7 2-0 W Wisconsin (A) S 9 1-3 L Eastern Illinois* (A) S 12 5-0 W Illinois-Chicago* (H) S 15 1-0 W Akron*-OT (A) S 18 4-2 W DePaul (A) S 21 1-2 L SIU-Edwardsville (A) S 22 5-1 W Western Illinois (N) S 26 2-2 T UW-Milwaukee (H) S 29 5-2 W Cleveland St.*-OT (H) O 3 1-3 L Marquette (H) O 7 1-4 L Illinois State (A) O 12 1-0 W Quincy (A) O 14 1-0 W Western Illinois* (A) O 17 1-1 T Indiana (H) O 21 7-0 W SW Missouri St. (H) O 24 3-2 W Valparaiso* (A) O 26 0-3 L Saint Louis (A) O 28 2-1 W UW-Green Bay* (H) N 3 2-0 W Northwestern (N)
1991 / 11-5-3 (.658)Mid-Continent: 5-2-1 (.688), 3rd MVP: Markus Roy / Karsten Roy S 7 0-1 L Hartwick College (A) S 8 1-1 T South Florida-OT (N) S 18 3-1 W Illinois State (H) S 22 2-0 W Northwestern (H) S 25 1-0 W New Mexico-OT (H) S 27 2-1 W SW Missouri St. (N) S 29 0-2 L South. Methodist (N) O 2 4-2 W Western Illinois* (H) O 6 3-0 W UW-Green Bay* (A) O 11 1-2 L Akron-n-OT (H) O 13 3-2 W Cleveland St.* (A) O 16 3-2 W Illinois-Chicago* (A) O 20 0-0 T Eastern Illinois* (H) O 23 5-0 W Valparaiso* (H) O 26 0-2 L Saint Louis (H) O 28 2-2 T Quincy (H) N 2 5-1 W UW-Milwaukee (A) N 7 0-4 L Wright State* (A) N 12 3-1 W DePaul (H)
1992 / 6-9-2 (.412)Mid-Continent: 5-2-1 (.688), 3rdMVP: Dave Weichman S 10 0-3 L Saint Louis (A) S 13 0-4 L Illinois State (A) S 16 2-2 T DePaul-OT (A) S 18 2-1 W Loyola-Chicago-OT (H) S 25 1-4 L St. Mary’s College (A) S 27 0-3 L Stanford (N) S 30 1-2 L Illinois-Chicago* (H)
O 2 2-4 L Eastern Illinois* (A) O 4 0-1 L UW-Green Bay* (H) O 7 2-1 W Wisconsin (H) O 10 1-2 L Marquette (N) O 14 3-1 W Northwestern (A) O 16 3-0 W Valparaiso* (A) O 18 2-1 W Wright State* (H) O 21 0-3 L UW-Milwaukee (H) O 25 1-0 W Western Illinois* (A) N 1 1-1 T Cleveland State* (H)
1993 / 11-6-2 (.632)Mid-Continent: 5-2-1 (.688), 3rdMVP: Michael Defort, Brian Bludgen S 4 2-2 T UW-Green Bay* (A) S 6 4-0 W Northwestern (H) S 11 1-3 L UW-Milwauk* (A) S 12 0-1 L Wisconsin (N) S 15 3-4 L Marquette-OT (H) S 19 0-2 L Illinois State (H) S 24 2-1 W Southern Methodist (N) S 26 4-1 W Missouri-KC (N) O 1 2-1 W Michigan State (N) O 3 2-0 W Quincy (A) O 8 2-3 L Ill.-ChicagoOT (H) O 10 2-0 W Bradley (A) O 15 4-0 W Western Illinois* (H) O 17 2-0 W Eastern Illinois* (H) O 22 2-2 T Cleveland State* (A) O 24 2-1 W Wright State* (A) O 30 0-4 L Creighton (A) N 7 4-0 W Valparaiso* (H)
1994 / 10-7-1 (.583)Midwestern Collegiate: 5-2-1 (.688), 3rdMVP: Jay Konrad S 3 3-1 W DePaul (A) S 5 2-3 L Butler (A)S 11 1-0 W Illinois-Chicago* (A)S 15 2-0 W Notre Dame* (H)S 17 1-0 W Bradley (H)S 18 2-0 W Quincy (H)S 21 2-0 W Illinois State (A)S 25 2-3 L Creighton (H)S 29 0-1 L Loyola* (A) O 2 3-3 T Detroit-OT* (A) O 7 1-3 L Wisconsin (A) O 9 2-0 W Northwestern (A)O 12 1-2 L Marquette (A)O 16 3-2 W UW-Milw.-OT* (H)O 21 1-3 L Wright State* (H)O 23 3-0 W Cleveland St.* (H)O 30 3-1 W UW-Green Bay* (H)N 3 1-2 L Butler (N)
1995 / 7-10-2 (.421)Midwestern Collegiate: 3-5-0 (.375)MVP: Nathan Mitchell S 2 0-0 T Drake-OT (N) S 3 0-3 L Creighton (N) S 8 2-0 W Northwestern (H)S 10 0-2 L Butler* (H)S 14 4-0 W SIU-Edwardsville (H)S 17 1-2 L UW-Milwaukee* (A)S 22 0-2 L Fresno State (N)S 24 3-2 W UNLV (N)S 29 3-0 W Loyola* (H) O 1 0-0 T Bradley-OT (A) O 6 1-3 L Wisconsin (H) O 8 1-4 L Detroit* (H)O 15 3-4 L UW-Green Bay* (A)O 20 0-1 L Wright State* (A)O 22 1-0 W Cleveland St.* (A)O 27 0-1 L Marquette (H)O 29 2-0 W Illinois-Chicago* (H) N 2 4-2 W Wright State** (H) N 3 0-1 L Butler** (H)
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1996 / 8-9-1 (.472)Midwestern Collegiate: 3-3-0 (.500)MVP: Ed Walenga S 3 6-1 W Loyola* (A) S 7 0-4 L George Mason (N) S 8 0-1 L Geo. Washington (N) S 13 1-0 W Bradley (H) S 15 3-0 W Western Illinois (A) S 21 4-0 W Eastern Illinois (H) S 22 1-2 L Butler-t-OT (H) S 28 2-0 W UW-Green Bay* (A) O 6 5-0 W Northwestern (A) O 9 1-4 L Illinois-Chicago* (A) O 11 1-5 L Wisconsin (H) O 13 0-1 L UW-Milwaukee* (H) O 20 1-0 W Cleveland State* (H) O 23 1-0 W DePaul (H) O 27 0-1 L Detroit* (A) O 30 0-4 L Marquette (A) N 3 1-1 T Wright State-OT (H) N 8 0-1 L Cleveland St. (N)
1997 / 10-9-1 (.525)Mid-American: 2-4-1 (.357), 6thMVP: Eirik Frederiksen A 30 3-2 W Northwestern-OT (H) S 1 3-2 W George Mason (H) S 5 0-6 L Fresno State (A) S 7 1-3 L San Diego (N) S 10 5-0 W Northeastern Illinois (H) S 14 2-1 W Western Illinois (H) S 19 2-4 L Marshall* (A) S 21 3-1 W UW-Green Bay (H) S 24 3-2 W UW-Milwaukee-OT (A) S 26 0-2 L Bradley (A) O 3 4-0 W Miami (OH)* (H) O 5 1-4 L Kentucky* (H) O 10 2-0 W Wisconsin (H) O 12 1-5 L Akron* (A) O 16 1-0 W DePaul (A) O 24 3-2 W Eastern Michigan* (A) O 26 3-4 L Bowling Green* (A) O 29 1-2 L Illinois-Chicago (H) N 3 2-2 T Western Michigan* (H) N 6 1-4 L Bowling Green** (N)
1998 / 12-4-1 (.735)Mid-American: 5-3-0 (.625), 3rdMVP: Anders Vik Jenssen S 1 2-0 W Loyola (H) S 4 1-0 W Wisconsin (A) S 11 2-1 W Northwestern (A) S 13 1-0 W Western Illinois (A) S 16 3-3 T Bradley-OT (H) S 25 2-0 W UW-Milwaukee (H) S 27 3-2 W UW-Green Bay (A) O 4 1-4 L Miami-OH* (A) O 9 2-0 W Eastern Michigan* (H) O 11 3-2 W Bowling Green*-OT (H) O 16 1-0 W Marshall*-OT (H) O 18 0-2 L Akron* (H) O 23 4-3 W Buffalo (A) O 25 2-1 W Western Michigan* (A) O 29 4-1 W DePaul (H) N 1 0-2 L Kentucky* (A) N 5 0-1 L Buffalo*-OT (N)
1999 / 12-9-0 (.571)Mid-American: 3-4-0 (.429), T5thMVP: Dan Parisi S 1 4-1 W Western Illinois (H) S 3 1-2 L Eastern Illinois (H) S 8 0-1 L Illinois-Chicago (A) S 11 3-1 W Oral Roberts (N) S 12 0-1 L IUPUI (N) S 17 2-1 W New Mexico (A) S 19 0-3 L Missouri State (N) S 24 0-1 L Marshall* (A) S 26 2-0 W Wisconsin (H) S 29 3-1 W Northwestern (H) O 1 1-2 L Buffalo* (H) O 8 5-1 W UW-Green Bay (H)
O 10 0-4 L Akron* (A) O 15 3-2 W Eastern Michigan* (A) O 17 1-4 L Bowling Green* (A) O 20 3-1 W UW-Milwaukee (A) O 24 3-0 W Western Michigan* (H) O 29 4-2 W Kentucky* (H) N 5 4-2 W Bowling Green** (H) N 7 2-1 W Marshall** (H) N 12 1-2 L Kentucky** (A)
2000 / 7-9-0 (.438)Mid-American: 3-3-0 (.500), 5thMVP: Peter Agrimson S 2 1-0 W Duquesne (N) S 3 0-5 L Bradley (A) S 6 2-4 L UW-Milwaukee (H) S 9 1-2 L Creighton (A) S 12 1-2 L UW-Green Bay-OT (A) S 14 3-2 W Northwestern (A) S 20 0-3 L Illinois-Chicago (H) S 24 2-0 W Marshall* (H) S 27 3-2 W Wisconsin (A) O 1 0-4 L Kentucky (A) O 6 1-0 W Bowling Green* (H) O 13 0-2 L Akron* (H) O 18 6-2 W DePaul (H) O 22 2-1 W Buffalo*-OT (A) O 27 1-2 L W. Michigan**-OT (A) N 3 0-1 L Kentucky** (N)
2001 / 4-12-1 (.265)Mid-American: 1-5-0 (.167), 7thMVP: Peter Agrimson A 31 0-4 L Alabama A&M (N) S 2 1-3 L St. Francis (NY) (N) S 7 1-0 W Detroit (H) S 9 1-2 L Bradley (H) S 18 2-1 W DePaul (H) S 21 0-1 L Loyola (A) S 23 0-4 L Kentucky* (H) S 30 1-3 L Marshall* (A) O 5 2-3 L Akron* (A) O 7 1-0 W Bowling Green* (A) O 11 0-1 L Illinois-Chicago (A) O 14 1-2 L W. Michigan*-OT (H) O 17 0-3 L UW-Milwaukee (A) O 26 3-2 W Wisconsin (H) O 28 2-2 T Northwestern-OT (H) O 30 1-2 L Buffalo* (H) N 9 1-2 L Akron** (A)
2002 / 4-13-1 (.250) Mid-American: 2-4-0 (.333), 6thMVP: Peter Agrimson, Rasih PalaA 30 1-2 L New Mexico (N) S 1 1-4 L UNLV (A) S 6 0-1 L Loyola (H) S 8 1-3 L Eastern Illinois (H) S 11 2-1 W UW-Green Bay-OT (A) S 15 0-1 L DePaul-OT (H) S 20 1-0 W Western Illinois (A) S 22 0-5 L Bradley (H) S 25 0-2 L Northwestern (A) O 4 1-2 L Bowling Green* (H) O 6 0-1 L UW-Milwaukee (H) O 9 0-1 L Illinois-Chicago (H) O 13 2-4 L Akron* (H) O 18 2-1 W Buffalo-OT (A) O 20 1-0 W Western Michigan* (H) O 25 5-6 L Marshall* (A) O 27 1-2 L Kentucky* (A) N 8 1-1 T Marshall**-OT (A)
2003 / 3-12-2 (.235)Mid-American: 2-4-0 (.333), 5thMVP: Jason Sullivan A 29 0-2 L UW-Milwaukee (N) A 31 0-1 L Wisconsin (A) S 3 2-2 T UW-Green Bay-OT (H) S 7 1-2 L Eastern Illinois (A) S 13 0-0 T Oneonta State-OT (H) S 14 3-4 L IUPUI (H) S 19 0-3 L Loyola (A) S 21 2-3 L Wright State-OT (H) S 28 3-1 W Marshall* (H) O 1 0-1 L DePaul (A) O 5 1-0 W Western Illinois (H) O 8 0-4 L Illinois-Chicago (A) O 12 1-2 L Bowling Green* (A) O 17 0-1 L Akron* (A) O 19 0-1 L Western Michigan* (A) O 26 2-0 W Buffalo* (H) O 31 0-1 L Kentucky* (H) N 7 1-2 L Bowling Green**-OT (A)
2004 / 12-7-0 (.632)Mid-American: 4-2-0 (.667), T2ndMVP: Jose Alvarado S 1 1-2 L Western Illinois-OT (A) S 4 0-2 L Eastern Illinois (H) S 7 1-0 W Illinois-Chicago (H) S 10 0-1 L IUPUI (A) S 12 2-1 W Wright State-OT (A) S 17 3-0 W UMKC (H) S 19 4-1 W UW-Green Bay (A) S 24 1-0 W IUPU-Ft. Wayne (H) S 26 2-1 W W. Michigan*-OT (H) S 29 1-0 W Wisconsin (H) O 3 1-3 L Marshall-s (A) O 8 6-3 W Bowling Green* (H) O 10 1-0 W Kentucky* (A) O 15 3-0 W Valparaiso (H) O 17 3-0 W Buffalo (A) O 22 0-1 L UW-Milwaukee (A) O 24 1-2 L Akron* (H) O 27 1-0 W DePaul (H) N 3 1-2 L Buffalo** (N)
2005 / 11-6-2 (.632)Mid-American: 4-2-0 (.667), 2ndMVP: Steve Goletz S 2 2-1 W St. Francis (PA) (N) S 4 0-0 T Western Kent-OT (N) S 9 3-2 W Western Illinois-OT (H) S 11 3-2 W Valparaiso (A) S 16 0-1 L Northwestern (H) S 18 0-2 L Detroit-Mercy (H) S 21 1-0 W UW-Green Bay (H) S 24 1-0 W Saint Louis (A) S 28 1-0 W Wisconsin (A) O 2 1-0 W Eastern Illinois (A) O 7 3-0 W Bowling Green* (A) O 9 0-0 T Loyola-OT (H) O 14 2-0 W Western Michigan* (H) O 16 0-1 L UW-Milwaukee (H) O 21 1-5 L Akron* (A) O 23 1-0 W Buffalo* (H) O 26 0-1 L Bradley (A) N 2 2-1 W IPFW*-OT (A) N 11 0-2 L Buffalo** (N)
ALL-TImE RESULTS2006 / 15-6-1 (.704)Mid-American: 4-1-0 (.800), 1stNCAA Tournament Round TwoMVP: Marcus McCarty A 25 2-0 W Dayton (N) A 27 3-2 L Hofstra-OT (N) S 1 2-1 L Michigan (N) S 3 1-0 W Michigan State-OT (A) S 8 2-1 W Drake (H) S 10 1-0 W Bradley (H) S 15 5-0 L Washington (A) S 17 1-0 W Portland (N) S 20 0-0 T Notre Dame-OT (A) S 24 5-0 W IPFW* (H) S 29 2-0 W Bowling Green* (H) O 1 1-0 W UW-Milwaukee-OT (A) O 6 4-1 W Western Michigan* (A) O 8 1-0 W Western Illinois (A) O 14 1-0 W Akron* (H) O 20 1-0 L Buffalo* (A) O 22 1-0 W Wisconsin-OT (H) O 27 1-0 L Northwestern-OT (A) N 3 3-0 W Buffalo** (H) N 5 1-0 W Akron** (H) N 11 1-0 W Loyola Chicago-$-OT (H) N 15 1-0 L Indiana-$ (A)
2007 / 7-9-4 (.450)Mid-American: 1-3-1 (.300), 5thMVP: Steve Algozino A 31 1-1 T Bucknell-OT (N) S 2 2-1 W Colgate-OT (N) S 7 1-0 L #4 Indiana (N) S 9 1-1 T #8 Notre Dame-OT (A) S 14 2-2 T UMKC-OT (H) S 16 2-1 L Butler-OT (H) S 21 1-0 W Oregon State (A) S 22 1-0 L Gonzaga (N) S 26 4-0 L Wisconsin (A) S 30 1-0 L Drake (A) O 5 4-0 W Western Michigan* (H) O 7 1-0 W Western Illinois (H) O 13 0-0 T #22 Akron-OT* (A) O 20 2-1 L Buffalo-OT* (H) O 24 2-1 W #9 Northwestern-OT (H) O 28 3-0 L Hartwick* (A) N 2 3-1 L Bowling Green* (A) N 6 1-0 W UW-Milwaukee (H) N 13 3-0 W Bowling Green** (A) N 16 2-1 L #17 Akron-OT** (A)
2008/11-6-4 (.619)Mid-American: 4-1-1 (.750), 2nd MVP: Drew JeskeyA 29 3-0 W IUPUI (N)A 31 1-0 W San Fransisco (N) S 5 3-2 W SIU-Edwardsville-2OT (H)S 7 0-0 T Bradley-2OT (A)S 12 4-0 W Xavier (H) S 14 1-1 T Eastern Illinois-OT (H)S 19 1-0 W #2 SMU-OT (N)S 21 1-2 L Tulsa-OT (N)S 26 4-2 W Florida Atlantic* (H)O 4 0-4 L #4 Akron* (H)O 10 1-1 T Buffalo*-OT (A)O 14 2-2 T UW-Milwaukee-OT (A)O 18 2-1 W Hartwick*-OT (H)O 22 0-1 L #2 Northwestern (A)O 25 1-0 W Bowling Green* (H)O 29 0-1 L Wisconsin (H)N 2 1-3 L Duke (A)N 6 2-1 W Western Michigan* (A)N 13 2-0 W Bowling Green** (N)N 14 1-0 W Buffalo** (N)N 16 0-1 L #4 Akron**-OT (N)
Varsity Record 343-294-62 (.535)Overtime Record 36-28-43 (.537)* - conference** - conference tournament$ - NCAA Tournament
