DeKALB | The women’s volleyball team (10-4, 2-0 MAC) will head to Michigan as it faces Central Michigan University (7-7, 0-2 MAC) and Eastern Michigan Unviersity (6-9, 1-1 MAC) Friday and Saturday, respectively.

The team is coming off of a MAC home opener at Victor E. Court Thursday, defeating Western Michigan University (5-10, 0-2 MAC) in four sets, (23-25, 25-13, 25-15, 25-19).

NIU defeated Bowling Green State University Saturday (10-5, 0-2 MAC) in four sets, (25-14, 25-15, 16-25, 25-16).

Head Coach Ray Gooden said in order for the team to keep up its success, it will have to play consistent volleyball.

“Both teams [we play] against are young, talented and energetic, so it’s our goal not to play up-and-down but play consistently,” Gooden said.

The Huskies have been improving on their consistency; there are really good moments and then ones that aren’t so good.

The team struggled to find consistent rhythm at the start of its game against Western Michigan last weekend but played more in sync towards the end. Overall, the goal for women’s volleyball is to play each game consistently all the way through, Gooden said.

Although this team has an excellent record so far, Gooden said he feels there is plenty of room for improvement in every aspect of the game, but the team is in a solid place right now.

Last weekend, the team excelled on defense when sophomore middle blocker Meg Wolowicz acquired 10 blocks along with 10 kills to attain her first career double-double.

The team totaled 15 blocks against Bowling Green. The Huskies’ defense has been winning games for the team. Coach Gooden said this is something the team has been working hard at during practice.

The Huskies look to bring forth this consistency and strong defense 6 p.m. Friday in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, against Central Michigan before they play at 4 p.m. Saturday when they travel to Ypsilanti, Michigan to battle Eastern Michigan.