Skip to Main Content
Advertisement
 
Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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 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...

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...

NIU volleyball junior middle blocker Autumn Flynn (15) serves the ball during NIU’s exhibition match against DePaul University on Aug. 22. Flynn recorded the match-winning ace in the Huskies' 3-2 defeat of Indiana University Indianapolis on Saturday to round out competition at the Hampton Inn Invitational. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies claim victory over Jaguars in five sets

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 14, 2025

NIU volleyball rounded out the Hampton Inn Invitational in Indianapolis Saturday against the Indiana University Indianapolis Jaguars.  The Huskies (7-2) attacked from all angles to get through the Jaguars’ blocks. IU Indy rallied back, taking the...

NIU volleyball redshirt junior setter Kylie Schulze (5) makes an assist on the ball during NIU’s exhibition match against DePaul University on Aug. 22. The Huskies split their matches on Friday, with Schulze leading the team in assists during both. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies take down Bulldogs, fall to Knights at Hampton Inn Invitational

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 13, 2025

NIU volleyball continued its hot streak against non-conference teams at the Hampton Inn Invitational in Indianapolis.  The Huskies (6-2) battled the Gonzaga University Bulldogs (5-3) and the Bellarmine University Knights (4-4) on Friday and, with...

Sign In

Register

Reset Password

Please enter your username or email address, you will receive a link to create a new password via email.