
Loyola Chicago edges Northern Illinois 3-1 in early-season soccer clash
A 3-1 victory for Loyola Chicago over Northern Illinois highlighted a six‑minute opener, a quick equaliser, and a decisive third‑half goal.
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A 3-1 victory for Loyola Chicago over Northern Illinois highlighted a six‑minute opener, a quick equaliser, and a decisive third‑half goal.

The Ramblers host Northern Illinois on Sunday at 1 p.m. as part of the annual Hustle to Hoyne event, featuring a pep rally, jersey giveaways and a look at both teams' early-season momentum.

Northern Illinois University’s men’s soccer team opened its season with a 2‑0 win over Butler, featuring goals from Vance Sheffield and Tobias Crear and a standout performance by goalkeeper Cayden Crawford.

The Northern Illinois University men's soccer team opens the 2026 Horizon League schedule with two consecutive road games, returns key scorers, and aims to build on a championship‑winning culture under head coach Ryan Swan.