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Redshirt junior middle blocker Chrystal McAlpin hits the ball over the net in their game against Western Kentucky Saturday. The Huskies lost the match in three sets (25-12, 25-20, 25-18).

Volleyball loses three at Buckeye Invitational

By Khobi Price | September 18, 2017

Redshirt junior middle blocker Chrystal McAlpin hits the ball over the net in their game against Western Kentucky Saturday. The Huskies lost the match in three sets (25-12, 25-20, 25-18).

Huskies fly past Redbirds for first win

By Khobi Price | September 14, 2017

After an eight-game road trip, the volleyball team returned to Victor E. Court and won their first match of the season Tuesday against the Illinois State University Redbirds.Following a career-high 25 kills from freshman outside hitter Kaylee Martin,...

Candy Dellendy places detergent into buckets during a flood bucket making event Thursday at Dayspring United Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas. The large buckets contained household items which will be given to people who are cleaning up their houses after flood damage from Hurricane Harvey. NIU athletes have gathered similar donations for victims.

Athletes donate after Harvey

By Morgan Fink | September 11, 2017

Candy Dellendy places detergent into buckets during a flood bucket making event Thursday at Dayspring United Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas. The large buckets contained household items which will be given to people who are cleaning up their houses after flood damage from Hurricane Harvey. NIU athletes have gathered similar donations for victims.

The volleyball team comes together during Friday’s game against High Point. The Huskies lost the game 3-1. 

Volleyball loses three games in tournament

By Madelynn Parrott | August 28, 2017

The volleyball team comes together during Friday’s game against High Point. The Huskies lost the game 3-1. 

Huskies fall flat in tournament

By Danielle Brown | December 5, 2016

COLUMBIA, Mo. | The volleyball team saw a repeat of 2001 when they lost in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday against University Of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.Missouri controlled most of the game and defeated the Huskies in straight...

Kinley making progress in second year

By Danielle Brown | October 29, 2015

Sophomore setter Chandler Kinley saw action in just four matches for volleyball in 2014, but did enough work to earn more playing time this season.Kinley posted 10 assists and three digs, ending with a serve percentage of .750. She has picked up 67 assists...

Ask an Athlete: Volleyball

By Rhema Rhea | November 10, 2014

What is your major?Sophomore defensive specialist Paige Dacanay: NutritionSophomore outside hitter T’ara Austin: JournalismFreshman outside hitter Taylor Krage: Early Childhood EducationFreshman setter Chandler Kinley: PsychologyWho is your favorite...