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Tutt leads cross country to Huskie Invitational first place

By Kyle Mathas | September 8, 2019

DeKALB — Junior Ashley Tutt was crowned individual champion in back-to-back meets after winning the Huskie Invitational on Friday. The Huskies also won the team challenge which included Mid-American Conference teams University of Toledo, Central Michigan...

Volleyball on the road for first away match of the season

By Justin Kelley | September 3, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team looks to capitalize on the momentum gained from winning two of three matches in the NIU Invitational.NIU defeated Fairleigh Dickinson University and University of California-Riverside to start the season at home. After...

Volleyball sets off season in the NIU Invitational

By Justin Kelley | September 2, 2019

DeKALB —  Over the weekend the volleyball team kicked off its season with two victories and one defeat when it hosted the annual NIU Invitational.In match one, the Huskies defeated Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights, three sets to one. The Huskies...

Head Coach Ray Gooden directs his team during the University of Toledo match Sep. 21, 2018.

Volleyball program eager for start of season

By Maddie Barrett | August 26, 2019

Head Coach Ray Gooden directs his team during the University of Toledo match Sep. 21, 2018.

Women’s volleyball opens season with NIU Invitational

By Northern Star staff | August 29, 2016

DeKALB | The 2016 NCAA volleyball season begins Friday for the Huskies as they host Iowa, Loyola and DePaul for the annual NIU Invitational at Victor E. Court.The Huskies will face DePaul at 7 p.m.The tournament will continue Saturday with NIU versus Loyola...

Volleyball Coach ties NIU career wins record

Volleyball Coach ties NIU career wins record

By Danielle Brown | August 29, 2016

DeKALB | Ray Gooden, head coach of the the women’s volleyball team, tied the school record in career wins with 266 Friday in DeKalb’s Convocation Center.Gooden, who entered his 15th season with NIU just two wins shy of the record, tied former head...

Sophomore middle blocker Jenna Radtke (5) spikes the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes Aug. 30 at Victor E. Court. Radtke has excelled on the defensive side of the ball but is working to improve her entire game.

Volleyball at home for Flames showdown

By Rhema Rhea | September 15, 2014

Volleyball (6-4) will be back on its home floor Tuesday night for the first time in more than two weeks when the Illinois Chicago Flames (4-7) come to town.The Huskies and Flames meet 7 p.m. today at Victor E. Court.“We love Victor E. Court. We love...

Northern Star File Photo| Hayes gets ready to pass the ball

NIU women’s volleyball invitational to showcase ‘top talent’ in the nation

By Mike Romor | August 25, 2011

After an off-season filled with fervor and anticipation, NIU women's volleyball is set to host the NIU Invitational to kick off its season. The Huskies have won six straight matches in the invite after sweeping the event last year. NIU's last loss in...

Huskies sweep NIU Invite

By Katie Leb | August 29, 2010

During an interview Tuesday, NIU volleyball head coach Ray Gooden said he did not want the team to beat themselves. By Saturday night, the Huskies (4-0) had not beaten themselves, but instead four teams to win the NIU Invitational. After taking down Chicago...