DeKALB – Saturday the Huskies faced the University of Illinois in the second of two weekend non-conference games in American College Hockey Association play.
NIU fell to the Illini 11-1, as Illinois posted double-digit goals for the second time against the Huskies. With the loss, NIU moves to 2-9 on the season, including 1-3 on the road.
The Illini were ranked 12th in the ACHA rankings released Nov. 13 and now hold a 10-4-1-1 record.
The Illini did a good job of controlling the puck, allowing them to find twine often while minimizing any offensive opportunities the Huskies looked for.