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Sophomore setter Sophie Hurt bumps the ball during the first set of NIU's match against the University of Toledo Rockets on Saturday at John L. Savage Arena. NIU lost the opening set but rallied to win in four sets. (Evan Procaccini)

Huskies wrangle Rockets to force series split

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 22, 2022

DeKALB – NIU volleyball has returned to its winning ways after taking down the University of Toledo in four sets on Saturday to wrap up its weekend road trip. The Huskies (14-7, 7-4 MAC) rebounded from their first-set loss by stringing together three...

University of Toledo senior middle blocker/opposite hitter Olivia Vance goes up for a block against NIU sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo's attack during Friday's match between the Huskies and Rockets at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio. (Evan Procaccini | Toledo Athletics)

Huskies burned by Rockets in straight-set sweep

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 21, 2022
NIU's volleyball team fell to the University of Toledo Rockets in a 3-0 defeat on Friday evening.
NIU freshman forward Amber Best (center) battles for possession of the ball with two Eastern Michigan University players. Best tallied both of NIU's goals in its 2-0 win over the Eagles on Thursday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Amber Best leads Huskie takedown of EMU

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | October 20, 2022
NIU women's soccer earned its sixth win of the season behind a pair of goals from Amber Best to beat MAC rival Eastern Michigan.
Freshman forward Madison Looby steals the ball from Kent State's Kelsey Salopek on Sunday in DeKalb. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Huskies finish neck-and-neck with Golden Flashes

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | October 18, 2022

DeKALB – The NIU women's soccer team (5-6-4, 2-4-2 MAC) competed against Kent State University (4-6-5, 4-1-3 MAC) in an aggressive bout that ended in a 1-1 tie on Sunday. Sunday's game was close — the Huskies had many opportunities to take control...

Then-freshman Amber Best in possession of the ball during the women's soccer match against Western Illinois on Sept. 9, 2022. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star).

Huskies defeated by top team in MAC in road battle

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | October 15, 2022

DeKALB – NIU women’s soccer was bested by the University at Buffalo Bills in a tough Mid-American Conference matchup on Thursday. The Huskies and Bulls were engaged in a defensive stalemate in the first half, holding each other scoreless. Buffalo...

Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

NIU cross country finishes strong at Bradley “Pink” Classic

By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter | October 15, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskies crossed the finish line in 12th as a team on Friday afternoon in Peoria, Illinois at the Bradley “Pink” Classic. This is a 17-place improvement from the team’s 29th placing at the same event last year. Senior Brooke Valentine...

Outside hitter Katie Jablonski (center) and middle blocker Sammi Lockwood attempt to block an attack from Ball State's opposite hitter Natalie Mitchem during NIU volleyball's Friday night match at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball will host four training camps in July. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies subdued by Ball State at home

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 15, 2022

DeKALB – Friday’s matchup between two Mid-American Conference juggernauts ended with NIU volleyball’s second home loss of 2022. Ball State University (13-6, 5-2 MAC) dethroned the conference-leading NIU Huskies (13-5, 6-2 MAC) in four sets at...

(Left to right) Charli Atiemo, Ella Mihacevich and Katie Jablonski celebrate a point scored in the final set vs. South Dakota State on Friday.  (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Mihacevich keeping the balance on and off the court

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 13, 2022

Ella Mihacevich has a knack for finding opportunities. NIU volleyball’s junior setter has switched majors, earned an internship and competed abroad midway through her third year as a Huskie. Mihacevich has proven her ability to excel in the court...

Then-sophomore setter Ella Mihacevich (center) celebrates with her teammates during a match in the 2021 season.

Mihacevich making splashes in spotlight season

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 12, 2022

Editor’s Note: This story is the first of a two-part series featuring NIU volleyball’s junior setter Ella Mihacevich. The second story will be released on Oct. 13. Ella Mihacevich is making the most of her time on the starting lineup as the on-court...