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Maertins has special senior night, helps NIU to conference with over WMU

DeKALB — With the lights shining at their brightest, men’s soccer was able to win its final home game of the regular season Friday against Western Michigan University 3-2.

This game held a lot of weight to it. Not only was this the last home game, but this was also the Homecoming soccer game and senior night.

Senior forward Jan Maertins did not disappoint in his final home game as a Huskie. Maertins scored the first and last goal of the contest, helping NIU earn its second conference win of the season.

NIU Head Coach Ryan Swan was happy about his team and Maertins’ performance.