The NIU volleyball team is hosting Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend starting tonight at the Convocation Center. "We're at a time where there are other things besides our sport that are really important," said NIU head coach Ray Gooden. The Recreation Center...

John McCain, Barack Obama and NIU all share one thing in common, at least this weekend: All hope to gain ground in Michigan. NIU volleyball will take on Central and Eastern Michigan at 6 p.m. tonight and at 2 p.m. Saturday. NIU (9-7 overall, 1-1 MAC)...

Passion is like a fire welling up inside a person, an uncontrollable emotion for something very dear. Is it possible to have more than just one? Junior Meagan Schoenrock would wave a flag marked "yes" emphatically. Not only is she a standout outside hitter...

DeKALB | It's not uncommon to have two players create a connection in practice, then have a standout performance where it's plainly evident how dominant they can be. Two of NIU's volleyball players have created such a connection, and the results were...

DeKALB | The NIU volleyball team notched its first conference win Saturday night. The Huskies (9-7, 1-1) defeated Bowling Green (10-6, 0-2) Saturday night in their first conference match at Victor E. Court. The win pushes NIU's home record to a MAC-best...

As the old adage goes, "To be the best, you've got to beat the best." That's the goal for the NIU volleyball team as they travel to Kalamazoo, Mich., tonight to face the Western Michigan Broncos. WMU was pegged as the preseason favorite to win the MAC...

DeKALB | Facing an opponent when you're up and they're down doesn't always happen. That's the situation the NIU volleyball team (7-6) looks to capitalize on as it squares off against the DePaul Blue Demons (1-10) tonight in Chicago. The Huskies lead the...

The Huskies made a statement this weekend with a first place finish in the NIU Invite II. The Huskies (7-5) have now won five matches in a row to answer their previous five match losing streak. "I think it's great to play like this at home; to defend...

Facing a tough team always seems easier when you're on your home court. The NIU volleyball team was fortunate to have that advantage in its corner this weekend at Victor E. Court, as they went 4-0 in winning the second NIU Invite. The strong weekend pushed...

It's been quite a journey for this Buckeye. NIU head volleyball coach Ray Gooden has gone from a kid in the neighbourhood spinning records, to collegian athlete, then into coaching, only to keep spinning records the whole time. The Northern Star got a...

The Huskies will be hosting their second home invitational of the year starting today. NIU is looking to continue its winning ways after snapping its five game losing streak on Tuesday. Head coach Ray Gooden knows that this weekend will be tough but is...

Making the adjustment to the college lifestyle can be hard for any freshman. It can be even more stressful at times for freshmen athletes like NIU volleyball player Allison McGlaughlin. From things like missing classes to juggling homework with team meetings...