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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 middle blocker Rylea Alvin (8) serves the ball during the Huskies’ match against the University of Toledo on Oct. 17. The Huskies dropped a five-set battle to the University of Akron on Friday, falling 3-2. (Ethan Rodriguez  | Northern Star)

Volleyball suffers 5th consecutive loss in Akron

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | October 25, 2025

NIU volleyball traveled to the University of Akron in hopes of winning their first Mid-American Conference road match of the season Friday night. The Huskies (10-9, 3-7 MAC) couldn’t maintain consistency against the Zips (10-11, 3-7 MAC), taking three...

NIU volleyball sophomore outside hitter Emma McCartney (6) prepares to serve during the Huskies’ match against the University of Toledo on Friday. McCartney recorded 16 kills in NIU’s 3-1 loss to the Rockets, the third straight loss for the Huskies. (Ethan Rodriguez  | Northern Star)

Huskies grounded by Rockets, drop 3rd straight match

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | October 18, 2025

DeKALB — After a disappointing road trip to Bowling Green, NIU volleyball looked to bounce back at home Friday night against Toledo University. The Huskies (10-7, 3-5 MAC) took the Rockets (15-5, 6-2 MAC) down in the first set, but that momentum didn’t...

NIU volleyball redshirt junior setter Kylie Schulze (5) makes an assist on the ball during NIU’s exhibition match against DePaul University on Aug. 22. The Huskies split their matches on Friday, with Schulze leading the team in assists during both. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies take down Bulldogs, fall to Knights at Hampton Inn Invitational

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 13, 2025

NIU volleyball continued its hot streak against non-conference teams at the Hampton Inn Invitational in Indianapolis.  The Huskies (6-2) battled the Gonzaga University Bulldogs (5-3) and the Bellarmine University Knights (4-4) on Friday and, with...

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