![From left: Graduate outside hitter Katie Erdmann, junior setter Sophie Hurt, junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo, graduate student outside hitter Isabelle Percoco, junior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic and sophomore middle blocker Savanah Brandt switch sides after winning the second set of Sept. 30s volleyball match between NIU and Miami University at Victor E. Court. The Huskies defeated the RedHawks to complete a weekend sweep of Miami. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/VB-gang-2-1200x540.jpg)
Huskies ground Eagles, complete Homecoming sweep
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| October 13, 2023
![NIU women’s volleyball team waves to fans after Fridays match against Miami University (Ohio). The women’s volleyball team defeated Miami in three sets. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6244-1200x711.jpg)
Volleyball defense dominates in NIU shutout of Eagles
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| October 13, 2023
![NIU graduate student right side hitter Isabelle Percoco leaps to make a play on the ball during the Huskies’ Sept. 29 against the Miami University RedHawks at Victor E. Court. NIU will return home for a pair of Homecoming match on Thursday and Friday against Eastern Michigan University. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6205-1-1200x800.jpg)
Volleyball to host Eastern Michigan in Homecoming home stand
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| October 11, 2023
![From left: Graduate outside hitter Katie Erdmann, junior libero Crew Hoffmeier, junior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic, junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo, senior opposite/outside hitter Emily Dykes and senior setter Ella Mihacevich celebrate after a rally during a MAC volleyball match between the NIU Huskies and the Miami University RedHawks on Sept. 29 at Victor E. Court. NIU is looking to build on its newfound confidence after recent wins. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/vb-column-1200x800.jpeg)
COLUMN: Volleyball finding its groove
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| October 10, 2023
![Graduate student outside hitter Katie Erdmann serves during NIU volleyball’s home opener against Chicago State University on Aug. 25 in the NIU Convocation Center. Erdmann led the Huskies with 11 kills in a 3-0 sweep of Kent State University on Friday in Kent, Ohio. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-1200x800.jpg)
Volleyball routs Golden Flashes, splits Ohio road trip
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| October 6, 2023
![Both teams gather as Northern Illinois University scores the point at The Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio, on Oct. 5, 2023. Photo provided by The Post (Joe Hallquist) October 5, 2023.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/VB-courtesy-ohio-1200x800.jpg)
Streak snapped: Volleyball falls in 4 to Ohio
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| October 5, 2023
![From left: Junior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic, sophomore middle blocker Savanah Brandt and graduate right side hitter Isabelle Percoco react at the end of a rally during the Huskies’ season-opener versus the Chicago State University Cougars. The Huskies are set to play two matches in Ohio to continue MAC play. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/21-1200x800.jpg)
Huskies head east for Buckeye State battles
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| October 3, 2023
![NIU volleyball embraces Anya Hopkins as one of their own teammates. Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus highlights Hopkins time as an honorary member of the NIU volleyball team. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/anya-v6-1200x933.png)
Chicagoland teen brings new purpose to NIU volleyball
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| October 1, 2023
![From left: Graduate outside hitter Katie Erdmann, junior setter Sophie Hurt, junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo, graduate student outside hitter Isabelle Percoco, junior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic and sophomore middle blocker Savanah Brandt switch sides after winning the second set of Saturdays volleyball match between NIU and Miami University at Victor E. Court. The Huskies defeated the RedHawks to complete a weekend sweep of Miami. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VB-gang-1200x540.jpg)
Volleyball routs Miami, moves to 3-games unbeaten
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| September 30, 2023
![Junior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic rises up to spike a ball against Miami University at Victor E. Court. The Huskies defeated the RedHawks 3-2 on Friday. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6204-1-1200x800.jpg)
Huskies ground RedHawks for first home win
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| September 30, 2023
![Junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo serves the ball during NIU’s season-opener against the Chicago State University Cougars on Aug. 25 at the NIU Convocation Center. The Huskies are set to play in Victor E. Court for the first time this season Friday against the Miami University RedHawks. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/vb-courtesy-skyler-1200x800.jpg)
Huskies to host RedHawks in MAC home opener
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| September 28, 2023
![Junior libero Crew Hoffmeier (1) celebrates after a rally during NIUs home volleyball match against the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on Aug. 26 at the NIU Convocation Center. Hoffmeier is in her first season as NIUs starting libero and has produced dig averages that rank among the best in the MAC and the nation. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/14-1200x800.jpg)
Hoffmeier igniting NIU’s fire
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| September 26, 2023
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