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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...

Head coach Ray Gooden coaches his team from the sidelines during a match on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court. Gooden has coached at NIU for 20 years.

Gooden reflects on 20 years at NIU

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 25, 2021

NIU head volleyball coach Ray Gooden is entering his 20th season with the program, leaving his mark at the university even though his journey here is still ongoing. Gooden is the NIU program’s all-time leader in wins with 333 and second amongst active...

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

Huskies split weekend series with Rockets

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 23, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team was swept in straight sets in the second of back-to-back matches against the University of Toledo Rockets Saturday. “The team struggled with being a team,” freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo said. “When we...

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

NIU bests Toledo to open weekend

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 22, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s volleyball team took home a victory against the conference rival University of Toledo Rockets, winning 3-1 in front of their home crowd Friday. The first set got off to a back-and-forth start with a score of 10-10 early on....

Senior setter Grace Balensiefer goes for a spike against Air Force on Aug. 28. Balensiefer averages 10.8 assists a set this season.

COLUMN: Huskie volleyball needs to find consistency

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

The NIU volleyball team is halfway through their season and are sitting right in the mix to compete for the Mid-American Conference championship, but a strong finish to the season is just what they need. At the halfway point in the season, the Huskies...

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

Ball State complete weekend sweep of volleyball

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | October 16, 2021

DeKALB—The NIU volleyball team could not win a set during its two-game road trip against the Ball State University Cardinals, losing Saturday 3-0.  The Huskies got off to a good start in the first set with back-to-back kills from junior outside...

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

Huskies lose to Ball State in three

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 15, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team faced off against a tough opponent in the Ball State University Cardinals and lost in straight sets 3-0 moving the Huskies’ record to 9-9 overall.  The first set saw Ball State get off to an early lead with a score...

Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo (middle) leaps to perform a spike against Wisconsin on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court.

Atiemo adjusting fast to college, NIU

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 14, 2021

In just her first year, freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo has already become one of the key players on the NIU volleyball roster.  Every athlete has that moment where they find that love for the game they play. Atiemo’s spark came from her mother,...

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

Volleyball rallies against Miami-OH

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | October 9, 2021

DeKALB — NIU volleyball snapped a two-game losing streak Saturday, beating the University of Miami-Ohio Redhawks in a thrilling comeback victory.  The Huskies came out slow in the first set, dropping into a quick 10-5 deficit after the Redhawks...

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

Falcons sweep Huskies in straight sets

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 8, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies struggled against the Bowling Green State University Friday night and never won a set, losing 3-0. In the first set, Bowling Green got off to an early lead with a score of 10-6. NIU was never ever able to take the lead and lost...