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With the uncertainties surrounding athletic attendance due to the COVID-19 Delta variant, the Northern Star will be at events, like volleyball, updating you whether you can attend or not. The Huskies will host various home events throughout the fall.

Volleyball gets two conference wins

By Khobi Price | October 9, 2017

The volleyball team celebrates after its home win against Central Michigan Sept. 30. The Huskies got two wins this weekend to even up their conference record at 3-3.

The volleyball team celebrates a kill in its win Saturday against Central Michigan. The Huskies defeated the Chippewas in four sets (25-20, 25-22, 18-25, 25-17) for their first conference win.

Volleyball notches first conference win

By Khobi Price | October 2, 2017

The volleyball team celebrates a kill in its win Saturday against Central Michigan. The Huskies defeated the Chippewas in four sets (25-20, 25-22, 18-25, 25-17) for their first conference win.

Senior setter Chandler Kinley (left) and junior middle blocker Meg Wolowicz get in position in their Sept. 12 home game against Illinois State. The Huskies lost in five sets Saturday to Bowling Green in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Volleyball loses match in five sets

By Khobi Price | September 25, 2017

Senior setter Chandler Kinley (left) and junior middle blocker Meg Wolowicz get in position in their Sept. 12 home game against Illinois State. The Huskies lost in five sets Saturday to Bowling Green in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Junior outside hitter Autumn Martin gets in position in their game against Western Michigan Thursday. The Huskies lost 3-1 in four sets. 

Volleyball loses first conference game

By Khobi Price | September 23, 2017

Junior outside hitter Autumn Martin gets in position in their game against Western Michigan Thursday. The Huskies lost 3-1 in four sets. 

Redshirt junior middle blocker Chrystal McAlpin hits the ball over the net in their game against Western Kentucky Saturday. The Huskies lost the match in three sets (25-12, 25-20, 25-18).

Volleyball loses three at Buckeye Invitational

By Khobi Price | September 18, 2017

Redshirt junior middle blocker Chrystal McAlpin hits the ball over the net in their game against Western Kentucky Saturday. The Huskies lost the match in three sets (25-12, 25-20, 25-18).

Volleyball still searching for first win

By Khobi Price | September 7, 2017

The volleyball team lost their eighth match in a row Tuesday against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers. It’s the Huskies worst start to a season since 2008, a season they began with a 2-7 record.The Huskies (0-8, 0-0 Mid-American Conference)...

Senior outside hitter Taylor Krage (right) hits the ball Sept. 16, 2016 against the University of Tennessee. The Huskies went 0-3 Friday and Saturday at the Oregon Invitational.

Volleyball drops three in Oregon

By Tom Burton | September 5, 2017

Senior outside hitter Taylor Krage (right) hits the ball Sept. 16, 2016 against the University of Tennessee. The Huskies went 0-3 Friday and Saturday at the Oregon Invitational.

Volleyball loses fourth straight game

By Tom Burton | August 31, 2017

The volleyball team lost their fourth match in a row Monday against the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Panthers.The Huskies (0-4, 0-0 Mid-American Conference) lost the match 3-0 for the second time in a row, dating back to their 3-0 defeat against...

The volleyball team comes together during Friday’s game against High Point. The Huskies lost the game 3-1. 

Volleyball loses three games in tournament

By Madelynn Parrott | August 28, 2017

The volleyball team comes together during Friday’s game against High Point. The Huskies lost the game 3-1. 

Hard work pays off for sophomores

By Ryan Ostry | February 23, 2017

DeKALB — Faculty Athletics Representative Matt Streb and Athletic Director Sean T. Frazier announced nine student-athletes to the fourth group of the Leadership Enhancement and Development program.The program was introduced in 2013 and is limited to...

Volleyball finds out NCAA Tournament opponent

Volleyball finds out NCAA Tournament opponent

By Photos by Xavier Orterga | November 27, 2016

The NIU Volleyball team comes together at Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W Lincoln Hwy. in DeKalb to find out their opponent in the NCAA tournament. With a record of 25-5, the Huskies will play University of Missouri 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Columbia, Missouri.