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Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski (right) attempts to spike the ball over a a wall of Air Force players in the Huskies 3-0 win at Victor E. Court on Aug. 28.

Jablonski finding her voice at NIU

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | October 5, 2021

DeKALB — Everyone wants to be somewhere in life where they are comfortable being themselves. For junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski, she can express the best parts of herself without holding back here at NIU.  Jablonski is currently in her second...

Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski (right) attempts to spike the ball over a a wall of Air Force players in the Huskies 3-0 win at Victor E. Court on Aug. 28.

NIU split weekend games with EMU

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU women’s volleyball team split their two game series with the Eastern Michigan University Eagles after losing Saturday 3-2.  The Huskies came out the gates a little slow to start the first set. Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski...

Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo attempts a spike against Western Illinois on the morning of Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball opens weekend with win

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 1, 2021

DeKALB — Volleyball won their first game of two homecoming games they have this weekend, defeating the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in four sets 3-1. In the first set, the Huskies got off to a quick 10-5 lead. They would not lose control at...

Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski serves against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. Jablonski leads the Huskies with 198 kills in 56 sets this season.

Volleyball loses in four to Broncos

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 29, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team lost to the Western Michigan University Broncos Tuesday 3-1 to fall to 7-6 on the season.  NIU had full control of the first set. The score was tied at 8-8, but NIU would take over from that point and go on a 12-0...

The NIU volleyball team celebrates after a kill against WIU on Aug. 27. The Huskies record now sits at 11-11.

Volleyball snaps skid, defeats CMU

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | September 25, 2021

DeKALB —  The women's volleyball team snapped their four-game losing streak with a win on Saturday over the Central Michigan University Chippewas.  The Huskies were able to take the second game of a back-to-back against the Chippewas in the team’s...

Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski serves against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. Jablonski leads the Huskies with 198 kills in 56 sets this season.

Volleyball drops third straight game

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 24, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team lost to Central Michigan University 3-1 on Friday evening, extending their losing streak to three games and dropping to a 6-5 record on the season. The first set was close with a total of 12 lead changes. The biggest...

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

Huskies swept by second-ranked Wisconsin

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | September 19, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team was unable to match the energy and play of the second ranked University of Wisconsin Badgers, losing in straight sets 3-0.  The Huskies were able to keep up with the Badgers, putting in a good effort from the jump....

NIU Volleyball head coach Ray Gooden watches on during NIU's game against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies sit at 2-2 heading into a home matchup with EIU on Saturday.

Green Bay ends Huskies’ win streak

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 17, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team lost a competitive back-and-forth match against Green Bay 3-1 at home Thursday evening. NIU seemed to have control throughout the first set, holding a lead of 21-19 near the ending of the match, but they could not...

Redshirt senior libero Miranda Karlen digs in a practice on Aug. 24 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies will play three games over two days to open their regular season schedule.

Volleyball to host unbeaten Badgers

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | September 15, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU women's volleyball team has a highly anticipated matchup this Saturday when they host the University of Wisconsin Badgers; the second ranked team in the country.  The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at Victor E. Court. NIU...

Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo attempts a spike against Western Illinois on the morning of Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court.

Huskies get third win of weekend

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | September 11, 2021

DeKALB —   The NIU volleyball team swept through the Charleston Southern Buccaneers Tournament by beating the host team Saturday morning to go 3-0 on the weekend. The huskies have now won  The Huskies made a statement Saturday winning in four sets...

Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski (right) attempts to spike the ball over a a wall of Air Force players in the Huskies 3-0 win at Victor E. Court on Aug. 28.

Volleyball sweeps day in S. Carolina

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 10, 2021

DeKALB —  The NIU volleyball team went undefeated on Friday at the Charleston Southern Tournament, dominating Bethune-Cookman University in the first match 3-0 and then defeating The Citadel in their second match 3-1. NIU dominates morning game with...

Redshirt senior libero Miranda Karlen digs in a practice on Aug. 24 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies will play three games over two days to open their regular season schedule.

Huskies take rematch over Panthers

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | September 5, 2021

DeKALB —  The Women’s Volleyball team defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers in four sets Saturday evening improving their record to 3-2 on the season. The Huskies were very impressive on both sides of the net Saturday as the hitting and defense...