DeKalb | Saturday was a chance for volleyball to showcase its talent against two NCAA tournament teams from last season.In its first match of a home doubleheader, volleyball faced No. 3 USC in what was the most anticipated non-conference match for the...
After not dropping a set to Western Illinois since 2005, volleyball dropped the very first one it played against the Leathernecks Wednesday night at Victor E. Court.NIU (3-2) ended up winning in five sets, but not before a grueling battle that forced...
While every other senior on 2012’s volleyball roster stepped away from the program after last season’s end, Sam Grams remained.Grams became the first graduate assistant to perform under coach Ray Gooden in his 12 years with NIU.Gooden was in need...
Coming off a solid 2-1 showing in the NIU Invitational, volleyball matched up at home against Missouri State Monday.After taking the first set, NIU (2-2) struggled to find consistency and lost the match in four sets, 22-25, 25-18, 25-13, 25-23.Junior...
After a season filled with ups and downs, volleyball is ready to kick off what might be another roller coaster ride.Ending on a disappointing loss in last season’s MAC Championship match, NIU looks to start out strong at home against some of the toughest...
Over the past three seasons, volleyball has confirmed itself to be a powerhouse in the MAC under the coaching of Ray Gooden.Gooden has been the equivalent of a well-aged scotch: His product undeniably improves with each passing year.Last season, his product,...
Summer break gives students the opportunity to get away from school to work, play and travel. For volleyball players Alexis Gonzalez and Lauren Zielinski, summer was the perfect time to do all three.Gonzalez and Zielinski were given the opportunity to...
Track and FieldConnie TeaberryNIU Head CoachTime at school: 10 yearsBase Salary: $70,002Career Highlights: Coached athletes that broke 43 school records and won individual MAC titles.Randy HeislerBall State HeadTime at school: Eight yearsBase Salary:...
To be honest, when it comes to sports the summer isn’t too exciting.Now that the super exciting NHL season is over there isn’t much left to keep our energy up, especially when it comes to NIU athletics. Huskie fans are counting down the days ’til...
This weeks recipients of the NIU Scholar-Athletes of the week are sophomore tight end Luke Eakes of football and senior outside hitter Meghan Romo of volleyball. Eakes played a big role on Friday in the Huskies 49-7 route of Eastern Michigan, despite...
This week’s recipients of the NIU Scholar-Athletes of the Week award are senior defensive end Alan Baxter and sophomore outside hitter MacKenzie Roddy. Baxter played a significant role in the Huskies’ MAC West clinching 31-24 victory over Toledo Wednesday...
It was a wild weekend for volleyball as it reached the MAC Championship for the third straight year. The Huskies (21-14, 10-6 MAC) faced off against the No. 5-seeded Akron Zips (16-13, 9-7 MAC) in the first round and defeated them in four sets, 20-25,...
