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Volleyball on the rise

By Khobi Price | October 12, 2017

The tide is turning for the volleyball team after experiencing the worst start to a season since Head Coach Ray Gooden took over the program in 2002. After starting the season 0-11, the team has changed the course of its season because of the spike in...

Chandler Kinley Q-&-A

By Khobi Price | October 12, 2017

DeKALB — One year after winning the Mid-American Conference Championship, the volleyball team is experiencing their worst season since Head Coach Ray Gooden took over the program in 2002.Despite its rough start to the season, the team is 3-3 to begin...

With the uncertainties surrounding athletic attendance due to the COVID-19 Delta variant, the Northern Star will be at events, like volleyball, updating you whether you can attend or not. The Huskies will host various home events throughout the fall.

Volleyball gets two conference wins

By Khobi Price | October 9, 2017

The volleyball team celebrates after its home win against Central Michigan Sept. 30. The Huskies got two wins this weekend to even up their conference record at 3-3.

The volleyball team celebrates a kill in its win Saturday against Central Michigan. The Huskies defeated the Chippewas in four sets (25-20, 25-22, 18-25, 25-17) for their first conference win.

Volleyball notches first conference win

By Khobi Price | October 2, 2017

The volleyball team celebrates a kill in its win Saturday against Central Michigan. The Huskies defeated the Chippewas in four sets (25-20, 25-22, 18-25, 25-17) for their first conference win.

Senior setter Chandler Kinley (left) and junior middle blocker Meg Wolowicz get in position in their Sept. 12 home game against Illinois State. The Huskies lost in five sets Saturday to Bowling Green in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Volleyball loses match in five sets

By Khobi Price | September 25, 2017

Senior setter Chandler Kinley (left) and junior middle blocker Meg Wolowicz get in position in their Sept. 12 home game against Illinois State. The Huskies lost in five sets Saturday to Bowling Green in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Junior outside hitter Autumn Martin gets in position in their game against Western Michigan Thursday. The Huskies lost 3-1 in four sets. 

Volleyball loses first conference game

By Khobi Price | September 23, 2017

Junior outside hitter Autumn Martin gets in position in their game against Western Michigan Thursday. The Huskies lost 3-1 in four sets. 

Redshirt junior middle blocker Chrystal McAlpin hits the ball over the net in their game against Western Kentucky Saturday. The Huskies lost the match in three sets (25-12, 25-20, 25-18).

Volleyball loses three at Buckeye Invitational

By Khobi Price | September 18, 2017

Redshirt junior middle blocker Chrystal McAlpin hits the ball over the net in their game against Western Kentucky Saturday. The Huskies lost the match in three sets (25-12, 25-20, 25-18).

Huskies fly past Redbirds for first win

By Khobi Price | September 14, 2017

After an eight-game road trip, the volleyball team returned to Victor E. Court and won their first match of the season Tuesday against the Illinois State University Redbirds.Following a career-high 25 kills from freshman outside hitter Kaylee Martin,...

Head Coach Ray Gooden (right) talks to his team during the Holiday Inn Express Invitational Aug. 25. The Huskies are 0-11 to begin the season. 

Volleyball struggling out of the gates

By Khobi Price | September 11, 2017

Head Coach Ray Gooden (right) talks to his team during the Holiday Inn Express Invitational Aug. 25. The Huskies are 0-11 to begin the season. 

Senior outside hitter Taylor Krage hits the ball in their game against Iowa Friday. The Huskies went 0-3 in the tournament.

Volleyball loses three at Iowa Invitational

By Khobi Price | September 11, 2017

Senior outside hitter Taylor Krage hits the ball in their game against Iowa Friday. The Huskies went 0-3 in the tournament.

Volleyball still searching for first win

By Khobi Price | September 7, 2017

The volleyball team lost their eighth match in a row Tuesday against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers. It’s the Huskies worst start to a season since 2008, a season they began with a 2-7 record.The Huskies (0-8, 0-0 Mid-American Conference)...

Senior outside hitter Taylor Krage (right) hits the ball Sept. 16, 2016 against the University of Tennessee. The Huskies went 0-3 Friday and Saturday at the Oregon Invitational.

Volleyball drops three in Oregon

By Tom Burton | September 5, 2017

Senior outside hitter Taylor Krage (right) hits the ball Sept. 16, 2016 against the University of Tennessee. The Huskies went 0-3 Friday and Saturday at the Oregon Invitational.