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Sophomore setter Sophie Hurt bumps the ball during the first set of NIU's match against the University of Toledo Rockets on Saturday at John L. Savage Arena. NIU lost the opening set but rallied to win in four sets. (Evan Procaccini)

Huskies wrangle Rockets to force series split

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 22, 2022

DeKALB – NIU volleyball has returned to its winning ways after taking down the University of Toledo in four sets on Saturday to wrap up its weekend road trip. The Huskies (14-7, 7-4 MAC) rebounded from their first-set loss by stringing together three...

University of Toledo senior middle blocker/opposite hitter Olivia Vance goes up for a block against NIU sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo's attack during Friday's match between the Huskies and Rockets at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio. (Evan Procaccini | Toledo Athletics)

Huskies burned by Rockets in straight-set sweep

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 21, 2022
NIU's volleyball team fell to the University of Toledo Rockets in a 3-0 defeat on Friday evening.

Huskies suffer second-straight loss at home

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 15, 2022

DeKALB – The final match of the series between  NIU volleyball and Ball State University proved the Mid-American Conference West Division is still up for grabs. Ball State left the Huskies struggling to find answers as the Cardinals wiped NIU with...

Outside hitter Katie Jablonski (center) and middle blocker Sammi Lockwood attempt to block an attack from Ball State's opposite hitter Natalie Mitchem during NIU volleyball's Friday night match at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball will host four training camps in July. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies subdued by Ball State at home

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 15, 2022

DeKALB – Friday’s matchup between two Mid-American Conference juggernauts ended with NIU volleyball’s second home loss of 2022. Ball State University (13-6, 5-2 MAC) dethroned the conference-leading NIU Huskies (13-5, 6-2 MAC) in four sets at...

(Left to right) Charli Atiemo, Ella Mihacevich and Katie Jablonski celebrate a point scored in the final set vs. South Dakota State on Friday.  (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Mihacevich keeping the balance on and off the court

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 13, 2022

Ella Mihacevich has a knack for finding opportunities. NIU volleyball’s junior setter has switched majors, earned an internship and competed abroad midway through her third year as a Huskie. Mihacevich has proven her ability to excel in the court...

Then-sophomore setter Ella Mihacevich (center) celebrates with her teammates during a match in the 2021 season.

Mihacevich making splashes in spotlight season

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 12, 2022

Editor’s Note: This story is the first of a two-part series featuring NIU volleyball’s junior setter Ella Mihacevich. The second story will be released on Oct. 13. Ella Mihacevich is making the most of her time on the starting lineup as the on-court...

Mihacevich and Atiemo snag MAC West weekly honors

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 11, 2022

DeKALB – The Mid-American Conference named two players from the NIU volleyball team as its MAC West Players of the Week on Monday. Junior setter Ella Mihacevich earned MAC West Setter of the Week and junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo earned Defensive...

Sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo was selected as the Northern Star's Huskie of the Week after racking up 15 blocks and four digs during NIU volleyball's pair of wins on Oct. 7-8. (Graphic by Harrison Linden)

Huskie of the Week: Charli Atiemo

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 10, 2022

DeKALB – Sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo from NIU volleyball added to her weekend accolades with a selection as this week’s Northern Star Huskie of the Week. Atiemo was one of many contributors to NIU’s pair of victories over conference...

Huskie defense smothers RedHawks in straight sets

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 9, 2022

DeKALB – Dominant defense was the name of the game for NIU on Saturday as the Huskies emerged victorious in their final match of Homecoming weekend. NIU volleyball (13-4, 6-1 MAC) trounced the Miami University RedHawks (6-11, 1-5 MAC) in straight...

Huskies ground Falcons in four sets

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 8, 2022

DeKALB – Every point counted in Friday’s battle at Victor E. Court between the Mid-American Conference’s division leaders as NIU volleyball (12-4, 5-1 MAC) pulled out a 3-1 victory over Bowling Green State University (9-7, 4-1 MAC). “The match...

Mihacevich and Lockwood rake in weekly MAC honors

Mihacevich and Lockwood rake in weekly MAC honors

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 4, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskies volleyball team had two players announced as Mid-American Conference Players of the Week Monday Junior middle blocker Sammi Lockwood earned Defensive Player of the Week and junior setter Ella Mihacevich earned Setter Player of...

Huskies split weekend series at Buffalo

Huskies split weekend series at Buffalo

By Skyler Kisellus and DeOndre Saunders | October 2, 2022

DeKALB – The NIU volleyball team (11-4, 4-1 MAC) saw its winning streak go up in smoke during their weekend road series against the University at Buffalo Bulls (10-7, 2-3 MAC) on Friday and Saturday at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, New York NIU opens the...