DeKALB — Two unanswered goals propelled the University of Illinois – Chicago Flames over the Huskies in a 2-1 NIU loss Tuesday at Flames Field in Chicago. The UIC defeat also snaps NIU’s four-match winning streak, as the Huskies suffered their first loss since Sept. 13 when they lost to Marquette University 3-1 at Valley Fields in Milwaukee.
Sophomore defender Anthony Markanich scored for the Huskies in the 17th minute, opening the score to an intense match. Markanich was assisted by junior forward Carlos Valdez.
The Flames tied up at the 38th minute by way of first-year forward Marcos Alonzo.