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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU volleyball sophomore outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (3) goes up for a block during the Huskies’ match against Western Michigan University on Tuesday. After winning the first set, the Huskies dropped three straight for a 3-1 loss against Bowling Green State University on Thursday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies reined in by Falcons in four-set loss

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | October 10, 2025

Coming off a straight set victory over reigning Mid-American Conference champions Western Michigan University, the NIU volleyball team looked to keep the good vibes going at Bowling Green State University Thursday night. The Huskies (10-5, 3-3 MAC) started...

NIU volleyball junior middle blocker Autumn Flynn (15) serves the ball during the Huskies’ match against Western Michigan University on Tuesday. The Huskies swept the Broncos in a 3-0 victory, their first win against Western Michigan since 2022.  (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies sweep Broncos for first time since 2015

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | October 8, 2025

DeKALB — The weight of two straight losses made NIU volleyball see red facing Western Michigan University on Tuesday night. The Huskies (10-4, 3-2 MAC) outlasted the Broncos (6-12, 3-2 MAC) in the long rallies, refusing to let the ball hit the floor. Despite...

NIU volleyball sophomore setter Ella Strausberger (2) and junior middle blocker Autumn Flynn (15) jump for a block during the Huskies’ match against Central Michigan University on Sept. 25. NIU was swept for the second straight match, falling to Miami University on Friday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies lose in straight sets to Miami

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | October 4, 2025

After its first straight-set loss to Ball State University on Thursday, NIU volleyball looked to shake it off against Miami (Ohio) University on Friday night. The Huskies (9-4, 2-2 MAC) appeared frustrated on both sides of the ball, and the RedHawks (9-7,...

NIU volleyball sophomore outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (3) dives for the ball during the Huskies’ match against Central Michigan University on Sept. 25. The Huskies lost their first conference match on Thursday, getting swept by the Ball State University Cardinals. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

NIU volleyball swept by Ball State

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2025

Fresh off two conference wins, NIU volleyball visited the Ball State University Cardinals Thursday night. The Huskies (9-3, 2-1 MAC) struggled to find openings against the Cardinals (7-8, 3-0 MAC) early in the first set, and Ball State ran away with the...

A graphic shows NIU student-athletes from various sports with arrows indicating highs and lows. Sports Editor Kalin Schaefer discusses the high and low moments for NIU Athletics in September. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

SCHAEFER: Highs and lows of NIU Athletics in September

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | September 30, 2025

The first full month of NIU fall sports is in the books, with September showcasing various high points for some programs, while some teams reached lows they haven’t seen in decades.  Here are three high points, and three low points, from NIU Athletics...

NIU volleyball sophomore setter Ella Strausberger (2) serves the ball during the Huskies’ match against Central Michigan University on Thursday. The Huskies won their third straight match against Eastern Michigan University on Friday, going 2-0 in Mid-American Conference play. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

NIU volleyball sweeps EMU in third consecutive victory

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2025

DeKALB – With its third-straight win, NIU volleyball left Eastern Michigan University rattled. The Huskies (9-2, 2-0 MAC) stayed consistent on both offense and defense, taking advantage of the Eagles’ (8-7, 0-2 MAC) lack of communication early in...

Members of the NIU volleyball team celebrate a point during their first conference match against Central Michigan University on Thursday. The Huskies staged a comeback after losing the first two sets to defeat the Chippewas. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies overcome Chippewas in 5 sets

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 25, 2025

DeKALB — NIU volleyball completed its first reverse sweep of the season against Central Michigan University to open Mid-American Conference play.  The Huskies (8-2, 1-0 MAC) appeared frustrated after dropping the first two sets at home to the Chippewas...

The NIU Volleyball team lines up for an exhibition match against DePaul University on Aug. 22. Sports Reporter Claire Valenti shared her greatest takeaways from the Huskies’ non-conference matches.  (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star

VALENTI: It’s safe to be excited about NIU volleyball again

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 17, 2025

The past few NIU volleyball seasons haven’t been as exciting as this one has been so far, that’s what I’ve gathered, anyway.  After going 7-2 in non-conference play, the Huskies have the confidence and momentum needed to make their Mid-American...

A graphic depicts NIU volleyball sophomore middle blocker Emma McCartney (6) as this week’s Huskie of the Week. McCartney was named to the Hampton Inn Invitational All-Tournament team and led the Huskies in kills. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: McCartney dazzles during Indy tourney

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 15, 2025

After being named to the Hampton Inn Invitational All-Tournament team Sunday, NIU volleyball sophomore outside hitter Emma McCartney has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week.  In every match at the tournament, which was hosted by Indiana...

NIU volleyball junior middle blocker Autumn Flynn (15) serves the ball during NIU’s exhibition match against DePaul University on Aug. 22. Flynn recorded the match-winning ace in the Huskies' 3-2 defeat of Indiana University Indianapolis on Saturday to round out competition at the Hampton Inn Invitational. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies claim victory over Jaguars in five sets

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 14, 2025

NIU volleyball rounded out the Hampton Inn Invitational in Indianapolis Saturday against the Indiana University Indianapolis Jaguars.  The Huskies (7-2) attacked from all angles to get through the Jaguars’ blocks. IU Indy rallied back, taking the...

NIU volleyball redshirt junior setter Kylie Schulze (5) makes an assist on the ball during NIU’s exhibition match against DePaul University on Aug. 22. The Huskies split their matches on Friday, with Schulze leading the team in assists during both. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies take down Bulldogs, fall to Knights at Hampton Inn Invitational

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 13, 2025

NIU volleyball continued its hot streak against non-conference teams at the Hampton Inn Invitational in Indianapolis.  The Huskies (6-2) battled the Gonzaga University Bulldogs (5-3) and the Bellarmine University Knights (4-4) on Friday and, with...

A graphic depicts NIU volleyball forward middle blocker Autumn Flynn (15) as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Flynn earned the honor after being named the MVP of the NIU Invitational. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Flynn finalizes sweep, wins MVP

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 8, 2025

After being named the MVP of the NIU Invitational, NIU volleyball junior middle blocker Autumn Flynn has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week.  In the NIU-hosted tournament where the Huskies faced Merrimack College, Indiana State University...

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