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Huskies lose twice at home, see losing streak extend

By Marcel Carrasco | November 11, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team has struggled this season and its record is clear evidence.The Huskies have picked up five victories in the Mid-American Conference this season and sit at third place in the West division with a 5-9 record.The Huskies first...

Senior setter Amanda Krahl (left), has a word with junior libero Miranda Karlen Friday during an eventual 3-1 victory against Kent State University at Victor E. Court.

Huskies earn Homecoming royalty with two MAC victories

By Justin Kelley | October 28, 2019

DeKALB — Homecoming week brought out the best of the volleyball team as the Huskies won Friday against Kent State University and Saturday against Ohio University.The Huskies won both matches in four sets, the second time this season the team has won...

Huskies travel for two MAC matches against East division opponents

By Justin Kelley | October 18, 2019

DeKALB — The Huskies will be tested on their two-game road trip, facing Mid-American Conference East division leader, the Akron University Zips Friday before heading east to Buffalo, New York, where the Huskies will face the University of Buffalo Bulls...

The women's volleyball team waits for the beginning of a match Saturday against Niagara University in San Antonio.

Volleyball drop hard-fought match in five sets

By Justin Kelley | October 13, 2019

The women's volleyball team waits for the beginning of a match Saturday against Niagara University in San Antonio.

Senior setter Amanda Krahl jump sets junior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace Aug. 30 in a 3-1 loss to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville.

Volleyball wins first road game, levels 2-2 in conference play

By Justin Kelley | October 6, 2019

Senior setter Amanda Krahl jump sets junior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace Aug. 30 in a 3-1 loss to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville.

Women’s volleyball hosts Central Michigan for MAC opener

By Justin Kelley | September 26, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team has a chance to redeem itself after a rough start to the season with 3-11 record in non-conference play. The Huskies face off against the Central Michigan University Chippewas in their opening match of Mid-American Conference...

Volleyball splits final homestand

By Khobi Price | November 12, 2018

The volleyball team clinched the Mid-American Conference Tournament sixth seed by splitting its matches against the Central Michigan University Chippewas (25-18, 23-25, 23-25, 25-20, 15-12) Friday and the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (23-25, 17-25,...

Volleyball halfway through MAC play

By Khobi Price | October 18, 2018

The volleyball team bounced back from disappointing preseason play with a 5-3 record start to Mid-American Conference play midway through its MAC contests. The Huskies are No. 3 in the MAC West Division standings and No. 5 in the overall MAC standings...

Kemp brings hometown pride to Huskie volleyball

By Khobi Price | October 10, 2018

First-year middle blocker Jasmine Kemp said she is not enamored with the flash or glamor of a big city.She describes herself as an old soul who is more likely to listen to British-American rapper Slick Rick’s discography than anything else; she knows...

Gooden gets 300th win in MAC opener

By Justin Kelley | September 23, 2018

Head volleyball coach Ray Gooden opened conference play on a high note, winning two straight and earning his 300th career win.“It's great,” Gooden said. “The biggest thing is we’re 1-0 in league play, and at some point we can go back and talk...