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Senior outside hitter Mackenzie Roddy (11) prepares to spike the ball Sept. 26 against the Toledo Rockets at Victor E. Court. The Huskies will face Akron and Buffalo, of the MAC East, this weekend in DeKalb.

Volleyball looks east to defend streak

By Rhema Rhea | October 15, 2014

Volleyball (13-7, 6-0 MAC) will get a second taste of the MAC East Division when it hosts Akron and Buffalo over the weekend.The Huskies will take the floor against the Akron Zips 7 p.m. Friday and will face the Buffalo Bulls 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Victor...

Volleyball continues hot start in conference play

By Rhema Rhea | October 5, 2014

Volleyball (11-7, 4-0 MAC) has improved its record to 4-0 in MAC matches for the first time since 1997.Unlike its first two conference games, NIU did not sweep its matches but had to take the Western Michigan Broncos (10-7, 2-2 MAC) and the Miami (Ohio)...

Volleyball hosts WMU, heads to Miami (Ohio)

By Rhema Rhea | October 1, 2014

Volleyball plays its final home game until Oct. 17 when it squares off with Western Michigan before traveling to Miami (Ohio).The Huskies (9-7, 2-0 MAC) will play the Western Michigan Broncos (9-6, 1-1 MAC) 7 p.m. today at Victor E. Court and take on...

Volleyball drops three games in Calif.

By Rhema Rhea | September 21, 2014

Volleyball (7-7) couldn’t get in the right groove Friday and Saturday during the UCSB/Cal Poly Invitational.Coming into the weekend the Huskies had an impressive 5-2 mark away from home, but they were swept by the opposing teams over the two-day span...

Sophomore middle blocker Jenna Radtke (5) spikes the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes Aug. 30 at Victor E. Court. Radtke has excelled on the defensive side of the ball but is working to improve her entire game.

Volleyball at home for Flames showdown

By Rhema Rhea | September 15, 2014

Volleyball (6-4) will be back on its home floor Tuesday night for the first time in more than two weeks when the Illinois Chicago Flames (4-7) come to town.The Huskies and Flames meet 7 p.m. today at Victor E. Court.“We love Victor E. Court. We love...

Sophomore middle blocker Jenna Radtke (5) spikes the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes Aug. 30 at Victor E. Court. Radtke has excelled on the defensive side of the ball but is working to improve her entire game.

Radtke brings defense-first mentality

By Rhema Rhea | September 15, 2014

Producing on the court after a successful freshman campaign is not always a for-sure thing with a potential sophomore slump on the horizon, but sophomore Jenna Radtke seems to have caught on.Radtke, a 6-foot-2 middle blocker, had a memorable beginning...

Volleyball wins 2 of 3 games on road

By Rhema Rhea | September 14, 2014

Volleyball (6-4) entered the season having a “road warriors” mentality, and that’s exactly what it brought during the Morehead State Invitational.The Huskies improved their record away from home to 5-2, beating home team Morehead State Eagles (0-9),...

Volleyball returns to Iowa

By Rhema Rhea | September 8, 2014

After just two days of rest, volleyball (3-3) will hit the floor Tuesday for a bout against the Northern Iowa Panthers (2-4).The Huskies will take on the Panthers 7 p.m. today at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This meeting marks the second time...

Volleyball can’t pull off sweep

By Rhema Rhea | September 7, 2014

Volleyball won two of three matches as it took its talents west this weekend for the first road test of the season.The Huskies (3-3) swept Tennessee and Nebraska-Omaha in straight sets Friday before losing in the Iowa State Challenge tournament championship...

Volleyball puts down CMU

By Mike Romor | November 11, 2013

Volleyball continued to win when it matters most, this time downing two divisional foes to bring its win streak to five matches.In a Friday showcase against Central Michigan, NIU (17-11, 9-5 MAC) dominated in a three-setter. The Huskies overpowered the...

Blocker duo pair well for volleyball

By Mike Romor | November 6, 2013

It didn’t take long for middle blockers Sarah Angelos and Jenna Radtke to mesh this season, and it’s been beneficial for all of volleyball.Angelos, a senior, entered this season with an unfamiliar mentoring role. After All-MAC middle blocker Mary...

Redshirt Mary Grace Kelly rady to spike the ball Sep. 4 against Western Illinois.

Freshman duo becoming key pieces for volleyball

By Mike Romor | October 9, 2013

Two freshmen’s faces are starting to be remembered by opponents: Mary Grace Kelly and Jenna Radtke.The duo do serious damage in the front row by providing solid offensive production while continuing to improve their overall game.Kelly, an Ohio native,...