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Volleyball ends three-game skid

By Katie Leb | November 7, 2010

The losing streak is over after the NIU volleyball team took down Bowling Green Saturday night to end a three-game skid. After going 2-3 on the team's longest road trip of the season, the Huskies looked forward to returning to the Convocation Center....

NIU's Lauren Wicinski (12) and Mary Kurish (10) leap for the ball during a home match earlier this season.

NIU volleyball drops road match against Broncos

By Katie Leb | November 4, 2010

Seeking a rebound from back-to-back losses last weekend, NIU volleyball traveled to Western Michigan on Thursday night in hopes of a win that never happened. In their fifth consecutive road match, the Huskies (23-5 overall, 9-4 MAC) went into the match...

After this weekend the NIU volleyball team improved their overall record to 21-2. This win was head coach Ray Gooden's 150th win.

Ray Gooden talks coaching, 2010 volleyball season and DJing

By Katie Leb | November 4, 2010

Now in his ninth year as NIU volleyball head coach, Ray Gooden has evolved his coaching philosophy. The Northern Star sat down with him to learn of his journey, what the 2010 team has taught him and about the allegations of moonlighting as a DJ. Northern...

NIU's Allison McGlaughlin attacks against a DePaul blocker Tuesday evening in the Huskies' victory.

NIU volleyball improves record to 14-1

By Katie Leb | September 21, 2010

NIU volleyball is back on a win streak after beating DePaul Tuesday night at Victor E. Court. The Huskies improved to 14-1, and have defeated their past three opponents to carry themselves into conference play on Friday. With the win, the Huskies tie...

Huskies sweep NIU Invite

By Katie Leb | August 29, 2010

During an interview Tuesday, NIU volleyball head coach Ray Gooden said he did not want the team to beat themselves. By Saturday night, the Huskies (4-0) had not beaten themselves, but instead four teams to win the NIU Invitational. After taking down Chicago...