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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 season set to begin with Huskie Invitational

By James Krause | August 25, 2021

DeKALB — The volleyball team hits the ground running on their 2021 campaign, hosting the Huskie Invitational at Victor E. Court and playing three games in two days. The tournament returns after being dormant last year due to COVID-19 and will allow...

Head Volleyball Coach Ray Gooden during a game in 2016.

NIU volleyball returns to fall with start of preseason practice

By James Krause | August 10, 2021

DeKALB — This season, Head Volleyball Coach Ray Gooden was even more excited for the first day of practice than usual. “I’m not going to lie; I’m just happy to be in the gym tomorrow,” Gooden said at NIU Media Day Monday. “Just to see our...

Senior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace and Junior setter Grace Balensiefer await an opponent's attack Oct. 25, 2019.

Wallace rises to challenge of being woman in athletics

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | March 30, 2021

With Women’s History Month coming to a close it's important to highlight the contributions  women have made to society and the world as a whole. NIU has  many great female athletes who can inspire us all. It's important to showcase their talents...

Volleyball coach Ray Gooden works with the team during a match last season.

Volleyball falls to Bobcats on senior night

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | March 28, 2021
Huskies finish season 8-14 overall
Volleyball gets swept in Western Kentucky tournament

Volleyball swept by Broncos in season series

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | March 24, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s volleyball team has had a rough stretch as of late. It lost its second game in a row Tuesday to the Western Michigan University Broncos. The Huskies fell in straight sets and have been swept by the Broncos for the season series.  The...

Volleyball gets swept in Western Kentucky tournament

Volleyball splits weekend series with Golden Flashes

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | March 21, 2021

DeKALB ⎼ The NIU women's volleyball team split a pair of matches Friday and Saturday against the Kent State University Golden Flashes. Friday: NIU 3, Kent State 2 The team got back in the win column Friday after defeating Kent State in a very...

Volleyball on a wood court floor.

Volleyball swept by WMU Broncos

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | March 17, 2021

DeKALB — The women's volleyball team faced off against the Western Michigan University Broncos Tuesday for another Mid-American Conference matchup. For the Huskies, it resulted in a second straight loss, their third in the last four games.  The...

Senior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace and Junior setter Grace Balensiefer await an opponent's attack Oct. 25, 2019.

Huskies split weekend series with Bulls

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | March 14, 2021

DeKALB — The volleyball team took on the University at Buffalo Bulls Friday and Saturday for a two-match conference matchup. The Huskies, with a record of 6-8, looked to improve their standings in the Mid-American Conference with the MAC tournament...

Volleyball on a wood court floor.

Huskies spilt series against RedHawks

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | March 1, 2021

DeKALB — The women's volleyball team continued forward on its three-game win streak  against the University of Miami–Ohio RedHawks after winning the first match up of a back-to-back taking place Thursday. On Friday the Huskies fell, splitting the...

Female volleyball players on the net.

Women’s volleyball loses first match against Eastern Michigan University Eagles

By Abby Hostman | February 12, 2021

DeKALB — Despite hitting a season-high .230, the women’s volleyball team drops to 1-6 on the season, losing 1-3 in the first match against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles on Thursday.  Sophomore outside hitter Katie Jablonski and senior...

Senior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace and Junior setter Grace Balensiefer await an opponent's attack Oct. 25, 2019.

Volleyball team splits series with Toledo, both earn first win of season

By Abby Hostman and Jarrett Huff | January 30, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s volleyball team split a pair of matches against the University of  Toledo Rockets after a win Thursday, before getting swept Friday in DeKalb.   Thursday: NIU 3, Toledo 2 The Huskies scored the most points in the...

Volleyball coach Ray Gooden works with the team during a match last season.

NIU Athletics release 2021 volleyball schedule

By Wes Sanderson | December 11, 2020

DeKALB — NIU Athletics announced its 2020-21 volleyball schedule after the season was postponed in August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Huskies will compete in a 22-match conference schedule starting Jan. 22. They will travel to take on the Bowling...