Men’s Soccer Place Fourth in Horizon After Late Road Defeat to Robert Morris

Men’s soccer place fourth in Horizon after late road defeat to Robert Morris

In the Horizon League closer, NIU (8-6-2, 5-3-2 Horizon League) hoped to defend its first- place spot in the conference, but fell to Robert Morris University (7-4-6, 4-1-5 Horizon) 2-1 Tuesday afternoon at North Athletic Complex in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. The Huskies, via junior defender/midfielder Osagie Omoregie’s first goal of the season, were in the driver’s seat until two second half goals turned the tides the Colonials way.  The Colon…

RMU Men’s Soccer rallies past NIU 2-1; Set to host Cleveland State in Horizon League Quarterfinals

Out of all the head-spinning mathematical scenarios facing Robert Morris on the final day of the Horizon League regular season, Jonathan Potter’s squad picked the absolute best script possible. Trailing at the break after an unfortunate first-half bounce, the Colonials exploded for two second-half goals—capped by an 87th-minute breakaway winner from Anelson Azard—to defeat first-place Northern Illinois 2-1 on Tuesday afternoon at the North Athle…

Robert Morris Rallies Past NIU 2-1 in Regular-Season Finale

Main Story Northern Illinois let a halftime lead slip away, losing 2-1 to Robert Morris in the regular-season finale. The Huskies scored in the 38th minute, but the Colonials rallied with two second-half goals, including Anelson Azard’s 87th-minute winner. NIU now turns its attention to the Horizon League tournament and a home game this weekend. By the Numbers Final score: Robert Morris 2, NIU 1. NIU’s record: 8-6-2 overall, 5-3-2 in Horizon Lea…

RMU Men’s Soccer Dethrones NIU, Claims No. 3 Seed in #HLMSOC Championship

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Anelson Azard's game-winning goal in the 87th minute lifted RMU men's soccer to a 2-1 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday afternoon, denying the Huskies a chance to claim the regular-season crown and securing the No. 3 seed in the Horizon League Championship.

Huskies Stumble Against Robert Morris in Regular Season Finale - NIU Athletics

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Leading 1-0 at halftime, the Northern Illinois University men's soccer team conceded twice in the second 45 minutes, falling to Robert Morris, 2-1, on Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 3) at the North Athletic Complex in the final game of the regular season for both teams.