DeKALB — Men’s soccer is down 2-1 at halftime against Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville.
The Cougars scored their first goal four minutes into the game with a kick from sophomore midfielder Steven Bibas. Senior midfielder Jorge Gonzalez was counted for an assist on the play.
Almost 3 minutes later the Cougars scored again with a header from Gonzalez. Senior midfielder Jorgen Patterson started the play with a right corner kick before Gonzalez made contact with the ball.
NIU was able to score 11 minutes into the half when senior forward Jan Maertins scored with a header to put the Huskies on the board.