Marquette University’s men’s soccer squad continued its strong start to the 2026 season with a 4-2 win over Northern Illinois University on Thursday night at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex in DeKalb, Illinois. The Golden Eagles moved to a 2-0-1 record, showcasing depth across the roster and a balanced attack.
Early dominance by freshman forward Tomiwa Adewumi
Freshman forward Tomiwa Adewumi opened the scoring in the fourth minute, converting a well‑timed pass from teammate Mads Konrad Horgøien. Just 2 minutes and 40 seconds later, Adewumi struck again, this time finishing a setup from Emilio Maldonado Frei. The quick double gave Marquette a 2-0 lead less than six minutes into the match, setting the tone for the evening.
Northern Illinois rallies before halftime
The Huskies responded with determination. Luka Vasic found the back of the net in the 14th minute and added a second goal in the 25th, tying the game at 2-2. The first half ended with both teams dead‑locked, and the crowd anticipated a tightly contested second half.
Golden Eagles regain control in the second half
Marquette’s resilience showed in the third period. In the 65th minute, Konrad Horgøien broke the deadlock, receiving a precise pass from Adewumi and slotting the ball home to restore the lead at 3-2. The momentum continued when junior forward Joey Buchanan added an insurance goal in the 84th minute, finishing a cross from Mateo Stoka.
Key contributors and statistics
Mateo Stoka recorded two assists, playing a pivotal role in both of Marquette’s later goals. Adewumi finished the night with a five‑point performance: two goals and an assist. Horgøien contributed a goal and an assist, while Buchanan’s late strike capped the scoring effort.
Looking ahead
With the win, Marquette heads into its next challenge against No. 23 Wisconsin on Monday, aiming to build on the offensive firepower displayed in DeKalb. The team’s balanced attack and early-season confidence suggest a promising campaign in the Big East conference.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
