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Volleyball splits homecoming weekend matchups

By Khobi Price | October 14, 2018

The volleyball team split its Homecoming weekend games when it defeated the University of Akron Zips (25-22, 25-23, 25-23) Friday and fell to the University at Buffalo Bulls (25-19, 13-25, 25-21, 12-25, 15-17) Saturday for its first loss at Victor E....

Kemp brings hometown pride to Huskie volleyball

By Khobi Price | October 10, 2018

First-year middle blocker Jasmine Kemp said she is not enamored with the flash or glamor of a big city.She describes herself as an old soul who is more likely to listen to British-American rapper Slick Rick’s discography than anything else; she knows...

Volleyball splits weekend games

By Khobi Price | October 7, 2018

The volleyball team split its pair of games over the weekend with its loss against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (17-25, 16-25, 17-25) Friday and its win versus the Central Michigan University Chippewas (26-24, 21-25, 25-21, 25-22) Saturday.Friday...

Huskies jump out to 3-1 start in MAC

By Khobi Price | September 30, 2018

Thursday, vs. Western MichiganThe volleyball team’s improving offense helped it claim its third consecutive Mid-American Conference victory versus the Western Michigan University Broncos (25-15, 20-25, 25-21, 25-19) Thursday at Victor E. Court.The Huskies...

Gooden celebrates his 300th career victory

By Khobi Price | September 30, 2018

Sophomore outside hitter Jori Radtke put the finishing touches on Ray Gooden’s 300th career win, and the Huskies’ first Mid-American Conference win of the season with a match-deciding kill against the University of Toledo Rockets Friday.The Huskies...

Gooden gets 300th win in MAC opener

By Justin Kelley | September 23, 2018

Head volleyball coach Ray Gooden opened conference play on a high note, winning two straight and earning his 300th career win.“It's great,” Gooden said. “The biggest thing is we’re 1-0 in league play, and at some point we can go back and talk...

Five takeaways from Volleyball non-conference play

By Khobi Price | September 23, 2018

The volleyball team wrapped up its non-conference schedule with a 2-13 record. The Huskies defeated the University of Toledo Rockets Friday and the Ball State University Cardinals Saturday at Victor E. Court to kick off their Mid-American Conference contests.The...

Huskie wrestling supports everyone

By Khobi Price | September 16, 2018

Huskies supporting Huskies is a culture NIU Athletics has developed, and few teams personify this mantra like the wrestling team.During the volleyball team’s opening match of the 2018 season against the DePaul University Blue Demons Aug. 24, a dozen...

Huskies drop two despite strong effort

By James Krause and Marcel Carrasco | September 12, 2018

NIU volleyball lost two straight tough matches this week despite a spirited effort against Chicago State and Southeast Missouri State.Tuesday vs. Chicago StateThe Huskies and the Chicago State Cougars traded the lead for most of the first set, but NIU...

Volleyball drops two in Alabama Bash

By Khobi Price | September 9, 2018

The volleyball team won its second match of the 2018 season against the Marshall University Thundering Herd Friday during the Hampton Inn Bama Bash.The Huskies (2-8) victory was sandwiched in between a loss to the Georgia Tech University Yellow Jackets...

For McAlpin, communication is key

By Khobi Price | September 6, 2018

A player can have a positive influence without filling out the stat sheet; Redshirt senior middle blocker Chrystal McAlpin epitomizes this kind of impact for the Huskies.McAlpin didn’t receive any playing time during her true freshman campaign because...