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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU volleyball junior middle blocker Autumn Flynn (15) sends the ball past the hands of University of Toledo redshirt sophomore middle blocker Sierra Pertzborn (22) during a match on Oct. 17. The Huskies dropped their sixth straight match on Saturday, falling 3-1 to the University of Akron. (Ethan Rodriguez  | Northern Star)

Volleyball extends losing streak, Strausberger reaches 1,000 career assists

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | October 26, 2025

NIU volleyball needed to find its rhythm against the University of Akron Saturday night, but the road remains unkind to the Huskies. NIU (10-10, 3-8 MAC) struggled to communicate against Akron (11-11, 4-7 MAC), and Akron once again capitalized on that...

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) sends the ball over the net during the Huskies’ match against the University of Toledo on Friday. McCartney recorded 20 kills in the five set loss to Toledo on Saturday. (Ethan Rodriguez  | Northern Star)

NIU volleyball reverse-swept by Toledo, fall in fourth straight

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | October 19, 2025

DeKALB – NIU volleyball seemed defeated after their first loss to Toledo University this season, showing little signs of life in their 3-1 loss Friday. The Huskies (10-8, 3-6 MAC) came back revitalized in their second matchup with the Rockets (16-5,...

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) serves the ball during the Huskies’ match against Western Michigan University on Oct. 7. The Huskies fell to Bowling Green State University for the second straight game on Friday, getting swept in straight sets. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies swept by Falcons, drop second straight match

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | October 12, 2025

The NIU volleyball team wanted to make their last match against Bowling Green State University look like a fluke on Friday night. The Huskies (10-6, 3-4 MAC) looked more like themselves against the Falcons (12-7, 6-1 MAC) the second time around, but failed...

NIU volleyball sophomore outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (3) goes up for a block during the Huskies’ match against Western Michigan University on Tuesday. After winning the first set, the Huskies dropped three straight for a 3-1 loss against Bowling Green State University on Thursday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies reined in by Falcons in four-set loss

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | October 10, 2025

Coming off a straight set victory over reigning Mid-American Conference champions Western Michigan University, the NIU volleyball team looked to keep the good vibes going at Bowling Green State University Thursday night. The Huskies (10-5, 3-3 MAC) started...

NIU volleyball junior middle blocker Autumn Flynn (15) serves the ball during the Huskies’ match against Western Michigan University on Tuesday. The Huskies swept the Broncos in a 3-0 victory, their first win against Western Michigan since 2022.  (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies sweep Broncos for first time since 2015

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | October 8, 2025

DeKALB — The weight of two straight losses made NIU volleyball see red facing Western Michigan University on Tuesday night. The Huskies (10-4, 3-2 MAC) outlasted the Broncos (6-12, 3-2 MAC) in the long rallies, refusing to let the ball hit the floor. Despite...

NIU volleyball sophomore setter Ella Strausberger (2) and junior middle blocker Autumn Flynn (15) jump for a block during the Huskies’ match against Central Michigan University on Sept. 25. NIU was swept for the second straight match, falling to Miami University on Friday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies lose in straight sets to Miami

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | October 4, 2025

After its first straight-set loss to Ball State University on Thursday, NIU volleyball looked to shake it off against Miami (Ohio) University on Friday night. The Huskies (9-4, 2-2 MAC) appeared frustrated on both sides of the ball, and the RedHawks (9-7,...

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...

Members of the NIU volleyball team celebrate a point during their first conference match against Central Michigan University on Thursday. The Huskies staged a comeback after losing the first two sets to defeat the Chippewas. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies overcome Chippewas in 5 sets

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 25, 2025

DeKALB — NIU volleyball completed its first reverse sweep of the season against Central Michigan University to open Mid-American Conference play.  The Huskies (8-2, 1-0 MAC) appeared frustrated after dropping the first two sets at home to the Chippewas...

The NIU Volleyball team lines up for an exhibition match against DePaul University on Aug. 22. Sports Reporter Claire Valenti shared her greatest takeaways from the Huskies’ non-conference matches.  (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star

VALENTI: It’s safe to be excited about NIU volleyball again

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 17, 2025

The past few NIU volleyball seasons haven’t been as exciting as this one has been so far, that’s what I’ve gathered, anyway.  After going 7-2 in non-conference play, the Huskies have the confidence and momentum needed to make their Mid-American...

A graphic depicts NIU volleyball sophomore middle blocker Emma McCartney (6) as this week’s Huskie of the Week. McCartney was named to the Hampton Inn Invitational All-Tournament team and led the Huskies in kills. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: McCartney dazzles during Indy tourney

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 15, 2025

After being named to the Hampton Inn Invitational All-Tournament team Sunday, NIU volleyball sophomore outside hitter Emma McCartney has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week.  In every match at the tournament, which was hosted by Indiana...

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