Northern Michigan University athletic updates

Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletes reported mixed results during recent home competitions. The women’s soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to eight games following a 1-1 draw against the Parkside Rangers. The result maintains NMU’s position in fourth place in the GLIAC standings, securing a one-point lead over the Rangers for the final spot in a home playoff game.

In hockey, the Wildcats split a weekend series against Stonehill. NMU secured a dominant 5-1 victory in the first game, fueled by goals from Darik Olson, Michael Burchill, Matthew Ward, and Owen Pitters, alongside a 27-save performance from goaltender Oliver Auyeung-Ashton. The second game of the series was more competitive, with Stonehill managing to keep the score closer after NMU took an early lead.