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Head Coach Ray Gooden directs his team during the University of Toledo match Sep. 21, 2018.

Volleyball program eager for start of season

By Maddie Barrett | August 26, 2019

Head Coach Ray Gooden directs his team during the University of Toledo match Sep. 21, 2018.

Attending Huskie sporting events important for programs’ success

By Maddie Barrett | August 26, 2019

DeKALB — The fans' support, the food and the entertainment are all key reasons to attend games.Attending games gives you the opportunity to meet people, eat snacks, tailgate and cheer on our Huskies.We have competitive athletic programs at NIU. Our...

New athletics ticket system set to take place this fall

New athletics ticket system set to take place this fall

By Maddie Barrett | August 23, 2019

DeKALB— NIU Athletics is launching a new and convenient way to gain access into athletic events. The days of forgetting your OneCards are over, as students can now present their tickets at the gate electronically through their smartphones.All full-time...

Upcoming Volleyball Schedule Released

Upcoming Volleyball Schedule Released

By James Krause | July 18, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team’s schedule for 2019 was announced July 1, hosting a baker's dozen games at Victor E. Court.The Huskies open their season on Aug. 17 at home against Western Illinois before hosting the NIU Invitational on Aug. 30 and 31....

Volleyball falls in first round of MAC tournament

By Khobi Price | November 18, 2018

The volleyball team did not overcome one of its worst offensive showings of the 2018 campaign during its Mid-American Conference Volleyball Championship first round matchup versus Ohio University.The Huskies (11-21, 9-7 MAC) were swept by the Bobcats...

Volleyball splits final homestand

By Khobi Price | November 12, 2018

The volleyball team clinched the Mid-American Conference Tournament sixth seed by splitting its matches against the Central Michigan University Chippewas (25-18, 23-25, 23-25, 25-20, 15-12) Friday and the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (23-25, 17-25,...

Karlen opens up on Type 1 Diabetes

By Khobi Price | November 4, 2018

The NIU volleyball team held a Diabetes Awareness Night during the Huskies’ match-up versus the Bowling Green State University Falcons Saturday. The Huskies brought the Juvenile Diabetes Research to the Convocation Center to help educate attendees about...

Volleyball falls to Bowling Green

By Khobi Price | November 4, 2018

The volleyball team returned to Victor E. Court after its five-game road trip with its second home loss of the season to the Bowling Green State University Falcons (26-28, 20-25, 17-25) Saturday.The Huskies (10-19, 8-6 Mid-American Conference) fell to...

Volleyball splits two MAC games

By Khobi Price | October 28, 2018

The volleyball team bounced back from a loss to the Ball State University Cardinals (20-25, 13-25, 18-25) Friday by defeating the University of Toledo Rockets (25-20, 23-25, 25-16, 25-15) Saturday to remain above .500 in Mid-American Conference play.The...

Huskies victorious in five sets at Ohio

By Khobi Price | October 21, 2018

The volleyball team bounced back from a loss to the Kent State University Golden Flashes (25-14, 25-22, 18-25, 21-25, 15-9) Friday by defeating the Ohio University Bobcats (25-23, 25-27, 17-25, 32-30, 15-7) Saturday for its first five set win of the season.NIU...

Volleyball halfway through MAC play

By Khobi Price | October 18, 2018

The volleyball team bounced back from disappointing preseason play with a 5-3 record start to Mid-American Conference play midway through its MAC contests. The Huskies are No. 3 in the MAC West Division standings and No. 5 in the overall MAC standings...