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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

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...

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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