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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU volleyball sophomore setter Ella Strausberger (2) serves the ball during the Huskies’ match against Central Michigan University on Thursday. The Huskies won their third straight match against Eastern Michigan University on Friday, going 2-0 in Mid-American Conference play. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

NIU volleyball sweeps EMU in third consecutive victory

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2025

DeKALB – With its third-straight win, NIU volleyball left Eastern Michigan University rattled. The Huskies (9-2, 2-0 MAC) stayed consistent on both offense and defense, taking advantage of the Eagles’ (8-7, 0-2 MAC) lack of communication early in...

The NIU Volleyball team cheers after being awarded a point during an exhibition match against DePaul University on Aug. 22. The Huskies were undefeated at the NIU Invitational, with their third win coming in a 3-0 sweep of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Volleyball bests SIUE, leaves NIU Invitational undefeated

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | September 7, 2025

DeKALB — Finishing the weekend sweeping the NIU Invitational, NIU women’s volleyball (5-1) rounded out the tournament Saturday with a 3-0 win over the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars (2-4).  “Just an exciting win,” said...

NIU volleyball sophomore outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (3) receives the ball from a DePaul University player during an exhibition match on Aug. 22. Grevengoed contributed 25 kills and 23 digs while helping lead the Huskies to wins against Merrimack College and Indiana State University on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies sweep Merrimack, win battle with Indiana State at NIU Invitational

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | September 6, 2025

DeKALB — Winning the first two matches of the NIU Invitational with a 3-0 sweep of Merrimack College (1-2) and 3-2, five-match win over the Indiana State University Sycamores (1-4), NIU women’s volleyball improved to 4-1 on the season.  Gaining...

NIU volleyball sophomore outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (3) bumps the ball after it was hit by a DePaul University player during an exhibition match on Aug. 22. Grevengoed was named the tournament MVP after recording three straight double-doubles. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Volleyball snags pair of wins at Stetson Hatters Invitational

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | August 31, 2025

NIU volleyball hit the road this weekend to open its season at the Stetson Hatters Invitational at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. The Huskies (2-1) took on the Hatters (1-2), the Lamar University Cardinals (1-2) and the University of Southern...

The NIU Volleyball team ends their pregame huddle with the Huskie hand sign on Aug. 22 before their exhibition match against DePaul University. The Huskies start the regular season on Friday with matches against Lamar University and Stetson University in the Stetson Hatters Invitational. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Volleyball on the hunt for renaissance in 2025 season

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | August 26, 2025

The 2025 season is on the horizon, and the NIU women’s volleyball team is starting to transform. After two straight seasons with a losing record, head volleyball coach Sondra D’Amore has a vision that just might materialize this year. With more pieces...

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