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Huskies drop two despite strong effort

By James Krause and Marcel Carrasco | September 12, 2018

NIU volleyball lost two straight tough matches this week despite a spirited effort against Chicago State and Southeast Missouri State.Tuesday vs. Chicago StateThe Huskies and the Chicago State Cougars traded the lead for most of the first set, but NIU...

Huskies drop three straight in Holiday Inn Classic

By Khobi Price | September 2, 2018

The volleyball team was not able to win a match in a tournament at Victor E. Court for the second consecutive week.The Huskies (1-6) went winless in their three contests against the University of Nevada Reno Wolf Pack (20-25, 23-25, 22-25), the University...

Huskies volleyball sweeps Green Bay

By Khobi Price | August 30, 2018

The volleyball team secured its first victory of the 2018 season by sweeping the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Panthers (25-15, 25-16, 28-26) Tuesday at Victor E. Court.The Huskies’ (1-3) victory marked their second consecutive win via sweep dating...

Wolowicz set to represent NIU

By Khobi Price | March 1, 2018

DeKALB — A member of the volleyball team is looking to represent NIU for the United States Women’s National Volleyball team.Junior middle blocker Meg Wolowicz will participate in the 2018 U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout Friday through Sunday...

Volleyball season ends with 1-1 weekend

By Khobi Price | November 13, 2017

DeKALB — For the first time since 2002, the volleyball team will not be competing in the Mid-American Conference tournament after winning it all in 2016.The Huskies (8-23, 7-9 Mid-American Conference) concluded their regular season over the weekend...

Volleyball upsets Western Michigan

By Tom Burton | October 26, 2017

DeKALB — The volleyball team upset the Western Michigan University Broncos 3-1 with the help of freshman outside hitter Kaylee Martin taking over with 26 kills, including five straight to close out Wednesday’s match.The Huskies (7-19, 6-5 Mid-American...

Volleyball splits the weekend at home

By Khobi Price | October 23, 2017

After a four-game road trip, the volleyball team returned to action at Victor E. Court Friday and Saturday for match ups against the Ohio University Bobcats and the Kent State University Golden Flashes.The Huskies (6-19, 5-5 Mid-American Conference) lost...

Volleyball finishes a 1-1 weekend

By Khobi Price | October 16, 2017

The volleyball team concluded their four-game road stretch this weekend with a game Friday against the University at Buffalo Bulls and Saturday against the University of Akron Zips, going 1-1.The Huskies (5-18, 4-4 Mid-American Conference) lost in three...

Volleyball on the rise

By Khobi Price | October 12, 2017

The tide is turning for the volleyball team after experiencing the worst start to a season since Head Coach Ray Gooden took over the program in 2002. After starting the season 0-11, the team has changed the course of its season because of the spike in...