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Vollebyall to start MAC play

By Mike Romor | September 25, 2013

DeKalb | The journey for a MAC championship officially begins for volleyball today.NIU (8-6) will face Western Michigan (7-6) at 7 p.m. on the road. WMU started out the season in great shape, winning five of six matches, including a season-opening five-set...

5 minutes with… Ray Gooden

By Mike Romor | September 24, 2013

DeKalb | Volleyball and DJing don’t really mix, but these are two of volleyball head coach Ray Gooden’s favorite passions.Gooden shared his interesting hobby with the Northern Star.Northern Star: When did you become a DJ?Ray Gooden: High school, freshman...

Volleyball a family sport for Angelos

By Mike Romor | September 23, 2013

Sisters Sarah and Amy Angelos are more than just physically identical.The twins, in the midst of completing runs for different in-state volleyball programs, are two of the top middle blockers in the Midwest.Sarah, who became the 20th member of NIU’s...

Volleyball wins home tourney

By Mike Romor | September 22, 2013

The Huskie Invitational was the last chance for volleyball to get on the right track before starting a long conference season.NIU emerged as the champion, winning nine out of 10 sets along the way. To open up the weekend, NIU (8-6) played a doubleheader...

Volleyball looks to break losing streak at home

By Mike Romor | September 18, 2013

DeKalb | After a rare straight-set home loss to Northern Iowa on Tuesday, volleyball hopes to rebound against three teams in the Huskie Invitational this weekend.NIU (5-6) has lost three of its last four matches, and after UNI beat the Huskies in convincing...

Senior Kayla Zano (8) jumps up to set the ball Tuesday night as junior Emily Paschke (18) readies a spike and freshman Mary Grace Kelly (20) runs in for support against Northern Iowa at the Convocation Center.

Volleyball can’t find a rhythm vs. Northern Iowa

By Mike Romor | September 17, 2013

There was a lack of energy from volleyball early in Tuesday night’s match against Northern Iowa.By the end of the match, that lack of energy was on full display through the body language and facial expressions of every Huskie. It became apparent after...

Volleyball can’t hold it together out west

By Mike Romor | September 15, 2013

The wild west proved to be much more than volleyball could handle.After starting the season with moderate success at home, NIU (5-5) lost two of three matches over the weekend at the New Mexico State Tournament.NIU opened the weekend Friday with two matches...

Volleyball geared up for busy road trip

By Mike Romor | September 11, 2013

DeKalb | After starting its season with seven home matches, volleyball will head to New Mexico this weekend for its first away matches of the year.NIU (4-3) played well against some of the top competition in the country during its seven-match homestand...

Volleyball freshmen learn as they go

By Mike Romor | September 11, 2013

DeKalb | Over the years, volleyball has given freshmen a fair chance in the lineup.This year, head coach Ray Gooden decided to plug three of his freshmen into the starting lineup. The results have been everything he hoped for.Freshmen Paige Dacanay, Mary...

Volleyball seniors hope to turn the MAC tide

By Mike Romor | September 9, 2013

DeKalb | Volleyball’s seniors are looking to reverse the trend of their NIU careers.For Sarah Angelos, Tori Halbur, Justine Schepler and Kayla Zeno, this is the final chance to win a MAC Championship title match.Having made it to the title match each...

Junior Mackenzie Roddy (left), Sophomore Alexis Gonzalez (15), and Freshman Jenna Radtke (5) celebrate scoring a point against Western Illinois on Aug. 4 at the Convocation Center.

Volleyball bounces back from USC loss with win against Belmont

By Mike Romor | September 8, 2013

DeKalb | Saturday was a chance for volleyball to showcase its talent against two NCAA tournament teams from last season.In its first match of a home doubleheader, volleyball faced No. 3 USC in what was the most anticipated non-conference match for the...

Volleyball digs in for victory against Western Illinois

By Mike Romor | September 5, 2013

After not dropping a set to Western Illinois since 2005, volleyball dropped the very first one it played against the Leathernecks Wednesday night at Victor E. Court.NIU (3-2) ended up winning in five sets, but not before a grueling battle that forced...