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Volleyball to face conference leader Western Michigan

By MIKE BUDA | October 29, 2008

The NIU volleyball team will face its biggest test tonight. The Huskies (14-10, 6-4) are hosting Mid-American Conference leader Western Michigan (18-3, 9-1) tonight at 7 p.m. at Victor E. Court. The Broncos won the first meeting this season in straight...

NIU volleyball player Meagan Schoenrock talks pranks, Halloween, future plans

By MIKE BUDA | October 28, 2008

Meagan Schoenrock has stood out from Huskie volleyball's offense and has the possibility of ending up as one of the greats. She and the rest of her team are nearing the end of the regular season and are hoping for a MAC Championship. Schoenrock sat down...

Split weekend ends on positive note

By MIKE BUDA | October 26, 2008

Although the NIU volleyball team did not win both matches this weekend, it still came out with a positive state of mind. The Huskies (14-10, 6-4) began the weekend with a straight set loss to Ohio (14-7, 7-3), 20-25, 14-25, 15-25, but came back Saturday...

Huskies face crucial weekend on the road

By MIKE BUDA | October 23, 2008

Along with John McCain, the NIU volleyball team's 2008 campaign might come down to its performance in Ohio. "Every match is going to be important," said NIU head coach Ray Gooden. "As we move through the season, every set of every match will have some...

Five minutes with Jenna Clauson

By DERRICK SMITH | October 21, 2008

Senior Jenna Clauson serves as a mighty presence on the field for the NIU women's soccer team both offensively and defensively. The defender nailed the goal that earned the Huskies a tie with Kent State Sunday afternoon and extended NIU's unbeaten streak...

Volleyball versus Soccer

By MIKE BUDA | October 20, 2008

Both the NIU women's volleyball and soccer teams are nearing the end of their seasons and both have hopes of going far in the MAC Tournament. The volleyball team is currently third in the West Division and the soccer team is third in the conference. November...

Athletics shows its dominance in impressive Homecoming weekend

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 19, 2008

NIU athletics had a big Homecoming weekend. And when I say big, I'm not talking about the score deferential between the Huskies and the Rockets. Though the football team walked away with its 10th Homecoming win in the last 11 tries, NIU's volleyball and...

Volleyball continues home hot streak in weekend sweeps

By CHRIS DERTZ | October 19, 2008

It was another dominant weekend at home for NIU volleyball. For the ninth and 10th times this season, the Huskies (13-9, 5-3 MAC) were able to record straight-set victories at home, taking down Buffalo (5-17, 0-8 MAC) on Friday, and Akron (7-12, 1-7 MAC)...

Before football, men’s soccer to take on Hartwick

By ANDREA BRADLEY | October 16, 2008

Saturday's home contest with MAC opponent Hartwick will provide the NIU men's soccer team with a chance to get back on the winning track. The start of the match is set from 12 p.m. at the NIU soccer/track complex. Since falling to then No. 6 Akron 4-0,...

Volleyball to take on lowly Buffalo and Akron at home

By MIKE BUDA | October 16, 2008

This weekend may seem like a breeze for the NIU volleyball team on paper, but NIU head coach Ray Gooden knows otherwise. The Huskies (11-9, 3-3) open up the weekend at 7 p.m. tonight against Buffalo (5-15, 0-6) and finish it off at 7 p.m. tomorrow night...

Volleyball fans outperformed by visiting Toldeo’s fans

By JERRY BURNES | October 12, 2008

Saturday's volleyball game provided a good size crowd, but that was about it. There was a nice mix of NIU and Toledo fans at the game. The problem was that the Toledo crowd was more vocal at the game. Most of the Huskies fans were pretty subdued. One...

Huskies fall to Ball State, but shut down Toledo

By MIKE BUDA | October 12, 2008

With the color pink mixed into the stands, the NIU volleyball team pulled out a much needed win Saturday and salvaged a 1-1 weekend. The Huskies (11-9, 3-3) fell apart on Friday night to Ball State in five sets 25-17, 28-30, 25-21, 19-25, 13-15 for only...