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(Left to right) Ella Mihacevich, Sammi Lockwood and Katie Jablonski positioning to receive a spike from NJIT during the first set of the team’s match on Friday.  (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Volleyball sweeps UIC to close Huskie Invitational

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | August 28, 2022

DeKALB — NIU volleyball picked up its second win of the regular season with a 3-0 victory over the University of Illinois Chicago to wrap up competition at the Huskie Invitational on Saturday. “We came out with the mindset that we needed to defend...

(Left to right) Sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo, senior outside hitter Katie Jablonski and junior setter Ella Mihacevich awaiting the start of a new rally as junior middle blocker/outsider hitter Emily Dykes serves in the first set against NJIT on Friday afternoon. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Volleyball splits matches in season-opening tournament 

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | August 27, 2022

DeKALB — NIU volleyball kicked off its 2022 season with a sweep of one opponent and a sweep by another during the first day of the annual Huskie Invitational Friday. The Huskies secured their first win of the year with a 3-0 triumph over the New...

Then-freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo leaps up for a hit over the net in a match against Eastern Michigan Universty on Oct. 1, 2021. Atiemo was named to the Mid-American Conference All-Freshman Team for her performance last season.

NIU Volleyball set to open 2022 with home tournament

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | August 24, 2022

DeKALB — NIU women’s volleyball is hungry for another berth to the Mid-American Conference Tournament after getting a quick taste last season. “We want to play in December because the best time of the year to play women’s volleyball is in December,”...

The volleyball team huddles during the first set of their matchup on Sept. 18 against Wisconsin.

Volleyball falls to Ohio in MAC opening round

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 21, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team faced Ohio University in the quarterfinals of the MAC Championship tournament Saturday, losing in three straight sets 25-15, 25-23, 25-15, to see their season come to an end. Head coach Ray Gooden spoke on how hard...

The volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Toledo on Oct. 22.

Huskies ready for MAC tournament

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 19, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team clinched a spot in the Mid-American Conference championship tournament for the first time since 2018, using an impressive second half of the season to reach 10 conference wins and claim the sixth seed.  NIU had a...

Senior middle blocker Angie Gromos spikes a ball in NIU's win on Nov. 13 against Buffalo. The victory sealed NIU a spot in the MAC tournament.

Huskies’ win adds to momentum

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 18, 2021

At a glance Volleyball ends regular season perfect in November Middle blocker depth makes difference in four set victory over WMU Huskies head to Indiana Sunday for start of MAC tournament DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team extended...

Senior middle blocker Angie Gromos spikes a ball in NIU's win on Nov. 13 against Buffalo. The victory sealed NIU a spot in the MAC tournament.

Volleyball clinches MAC playoff spot

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 14, 2021

DeKALB — The volleyball team clinched the final spot in the Mid-American Conference tournament on the same day they celebrated this year's class of seniors. The Huskies defeated the University at Buffalo Bulls in straight sets Saturday, after honoring...

Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo sets to spike against Wisconsin on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court.

Huskies get critical win versus Bulls

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 12, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team came away with a victory Friday against the University at Buffalo Bulls in five sets 25-21, 24-26, 25-22, 25-13, 15-11. Head coach Ray Gooden spoke of his team being able to pick up a huge win in such a hard fought...

The volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Toledo on Oct. 22.

Huskies pick up sweep in Akron

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 6, 2021

At a glance Huskies move over .500 with three games remaining NIU has won four of last six with MAC tournament approtching Freshman Atiemo continues to shine with dozen kills DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team won back-to-back games...

Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo winds up for a serve on Sept. 18. Atiemo has quickly grown into a starter for the volleyball team.

Huskies beats Akron in four sets

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 5, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team defeated the University of Akron Zips in four sets 25-23, 25-23, 25-14, 25-20 in Akron, Ohio on Friday.  “We did what we needed to do tonight," head coach Ray Gooden said in a Friday NIU Athletics news release....

Head volleyball coach Ray Gooden coaches on his team during a Sept. 18 game against Wisconsin at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball swept by Ohio Bobcats

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | October 31, 2021

DeKALB — With the Mid-American Conference tournament happening in less than a month, the volleyball team was unable to take sole possession of the sixth and final playoff spot after being swept in straight by the Ohio University Bobcats.  Huskies...