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Freshman setter Ella Strausberger (2) and freshman middle blocker Rylea Alvin (8) attempt to block an attack from the Ohio University Bobcats on Friday at Victor E. Court. Strausberger had a season-high 40 assists as NIU volleyball was swept by the Bobcats. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies mauled by Bobcats in 3 sets

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | October 11, 2024

DeKALB - NIU Volleyball (3-13, 1-5 MAC) fell to the Ohio University Bobcats (7-10, 3-3 MAC) in three sets Friday. It is the fifth time the Huskies have been swept this season.  COMING UP SHORT Every set was decided by three or fewer points and...

Senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo (11) leaps and winds up for a spike on Sept. 18 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Atiemo had 13 kills as NIU volleyball lost in five sets to the University of Akron on Thursday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Volleyball drops close game to Akron

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2024

DeKALB - NIU volleyball (2-11, 0-3 MAC) dropped a tight match against the University of Akron (6-9, 2-1 MAC) in five sets on Thursday. It’s the Huskies’ fifth loss in a row and their third loss in conference. HOTLY CONTESTED The first set was...

Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed prepares for a serve on Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. Sports Reporter James Bennett believes Grevengoed and freshman setter Ella Strausberger are key pieces for the future of NIU volleyball. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

COLUMN: NIU volleyball’s freshman duo is bringing hope to the program

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 11, 2024

NIU volleyball’s 2024 campaign has gotten off to a slow start. The Huskies have opened up with a 1-4 record and have struggled with their efficiency and consistency thus far this season.  Despite these struggles, it hasn’t been all bad for the...