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MAC well represented in Super Bowl

By Katie Leb | February 3, 2011

For the 45th time, the Super Bowl will commence on Sunday evening. This year's competition features not only the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers, but also 15 former MAC players. The MAC's representation is tied with the Big Ten for the second...

Lauren Wicinski embraces her emotions during a stoppage in play.

Wicinski makes MAC history

By Katie Leb | November 21, 2010

TOLEDO, OHIO | Thursday evening Lauren Wicinski went to the Mid-American Conference volleyball awards banquet ready to cheer for her teammates' achievements. Little did she know, she would make history by winning the MAC Freshman of the Year, as well...

Wicinski aims at mother’s NIU records

By Katie Leb | September 20, 2010

DeKALB | Conference play has yet to begin for Huskies volleyball, but already Lauren Wicinski is making a name for herself, one reflecting her mother's. The freshman outside hitter joined the Huskies 14 years after her mother Gina (Graf) Wicinski left...

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...