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Middle blocker Mary Kurisch (10) and Lauren Wicinski (12) attempt to block an attack against Iowa Sunday afternoon.

Huskies overcome power outage to sweep weekend sets

By Katie Leb | September 19, 2010

A power outage and a Big Ten team could not stop the Huskies from improving to 13-1 this weekend at home. The Huskies were set to take on Youngstown State on Saturday when about six minutes before game time, the power went out. In her 32 years of working...

NIU fans were out in full force Tuesday night at Victor E. Court as the Huskies faced the Badgers of UW-Madison. The previously undefeated Huskies (11-1) drew a record crowd of 954 in their 3-0 loss to the Badgers (10-0).

Huskies fall in early hole as Wisconsin runs perfect record to 11-0

By Katie Leb | September 14, 2010

With a record-setting crowd of 954 around them, the Huskies took on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tuesday night at Victor E. Court.Both teams came into the match undefeated, but it would be the Badgers (10-0) who continued their win streak.The Huskies...

Lauren Wicinski (12) earned MVP honors at the UIC Invitational with four aces, 21 kills and 10 digs to push NIU to 8-0.

NIU volleyball move to 8-0 record

By Katie Leb | September 6, 2010

NIU volleyball has reached uncharted territory. For the first time in program history, the Huskies have started a season 8-0. Over the weekend the Huskies won the UIC Invitational in impressive fashion, winning matches 3-0 against Kennesaw State, Memphis...

Freshmen making presence known on women’s cross country team

By Katie Leb | September 1, 2010

Assistant coach Mark McConeghey knew nothing about the incoming freshmen runners on this year's NIU women's cross country team. When he took a time trial of the runners, he quickly became aware of their capabilities. "When they first came in I had no...

NIU braves Bradley for 5th straight win

By Katie Leb | August 31, 2010

DeKALB | Three is a good number for the Huskies when the Bradley volleyball team is involved. For the third time in three years, the Huskies (5-0) beat the Braves (2-2) in only three sets Tuesday evening. The win continues the NIU's success, sending the...

NIU freshman Sarah Angelos (right) will take on her twin sister Amy, who goes to Bradley, for the first time in their college careers.

Angelos twins set to face off for first time

By Katie Leb | August 30, 2010

DeKALB | Friday night, freshman Sarah Angelos played a volleyball match without her twin sister, Amy, on the court for the first time. Tonight will be Sarah's first match playing across the net from Amy as the Huskies (4-0) take on Bradley (2-1) at Victor...

Freshman Firsts

By Katie Leb | August 29, 2010

College freshmen tend to go unnoticed unless they put themselves in the spotlight. Make the freshmen athletes behind all-star upperclassmen, and they may feel like no one can see them.Every week "Freshman Firsts" will be here to shine a light on those...

Young Huskie team looks to improve on last season’s performance

By Katie Leb | August 26, 2010

"Don't beat ourselves." "Do play with energy." "Don't be the freshman who makes the mistake." Throughout camp, these thoughts have been on the minds of the Huskie volleyball players. Now that camp is over, it is time to put it on the court as the Huskies...

Coaches and teammates leaning on Hughes

By Katie Leb | August 24, 2010

DeKALB | With a different colored jersey comes great responsibility. As libero, or defensive specialist designated to playing the back court, Maddie Hughes has taken on a role unlike any other and been quite successful. But in her final season with Huskie...

Streb takes year-long position as associate to President Peters

By Katie Leb | August 24, 2010

Some opportunities are too good to pass up. This was the belief held by Matthew Streb, associate political science professor, when President John Peters approached him to become associate to the president. The position is meant to expose mid-career faculty...