![Junior defensive specialist/libero Jada Cerniglia prepares to serve in an NIU volleyball home game against the University of Akron on Oct. 27, 2023. The MAC announced a new schedule format for conference games on March 27. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9435-1138x1200.jpeg)
MAC, NIU volleyball announce 2024 conference slate
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| April 3, 2024
![NIU senior opposite/outside hitter Emily Dykes attacks during the Huskies’ home conference match against Eastern Michigan University Oct. 13 at Victor E. Court. Dykes entered the transfer portal Sunday after starting 23 matches for NIU in 2023. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dykes-1200x800.jpg)
Volleyball’s Emily Dykes enters transfer portal
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| December 14, 2023
![Junior libero Crew Hoffmeier serves the ball during a Nov. 11 match against Ball State University at John E. Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana. NIU volleyball finished its 2023 campaign with a final record of 8-22, a record that Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus believes doesnt define the team and its future. (Amber Pietz | Ball State Creative Services)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP1_6174-1200x800.jpg)
COLUMN: Volleyball played better than its record
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| November 30, 2023
![NIU junior defensive specialist/libero Jada Cerniglia poses with a camera during NIU volleyball’s media day on Aug. 7. Cerniglia has established herself as a media savant at NIU after nearly three years in DeKalb. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/23-IAVB-MS-0807-SW-737-800x1200.jpg)
Meet Jada Rae, NIU volleyball’s media mogul
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| November 28, 2023
![A graphic shows four new signees for NIU volleyball. On Friday, NIU volleyball announced four new additions to the Huskies roster for the 2024 season. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/crop.png)
Volleyball inks 4 recruits to 2024 roster
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| November 18, 2023
![NIU senior opposite/outside hitter Emily Dykes (12) and sophomore middle blocker Savanah Brandt (18) team up to block over the net against the University of Akron on Oct. 27. The Huskies ended their season with a 3-0 loss to Western Michigan on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/vollbyerpall-1200x1005.jpg)
Volleyball routed by Broncos in home finale
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| November 16, 2023
![NIU senior setter Ella Mihacevich (15) jumps to serve the ball during NIU volleyballs match against the University of Akron on Oct. 27. The Huskies are preparing to close out their season against first-place Western Michigan on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/vyerpiball-1079x1200.jpeg)
Volleyball to finish season against regular season champs
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| November 15, 2023
![Members of the NIU volleyball team huddle during Saturday’s road match at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The Huskies fell in five sets to close out their road schedule. (Bobby Ellis | Ball State Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_0562-1200x800.jpg)
Volleyball drops road finale
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| November 11, 2023
![Sophomore outside hitter Nazli Güvener (17), celebrates winning a point with teammate junior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic (21), during Fridays match against the University of Toledo. The Huskies were eliminated from postseason contention after their 3-1 loss to Ball State on Friday. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/nazli-1200x800.jpg)
Volleyball thwarted in 4 at Ball State
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| November 11, 2023
![NIU graduate student right side hitter Isabelle Percoco hits the ball during a rally in the Oct. 27 match against the University of Akron. The Huskies fell in three sets as one of their seven consecutive defeats entering Friday’s series-opener against Ball State University. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/vb-vb-1200x1131.jpeg)
Volleyball braces for Ball State battle
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| November 10, 2023
![NIU volleyball players celebrate after NIU junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo blocks the ball against the University of Akron on Oct. 27. The Huskies were swept by the Toledo Rockets on Saturday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/resized-1200x1003.jpg)
Toledo spoils volleyball’s Senior Day
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| November 5, 2023
![From left: NIU senior opposite/outside hitter Emily Dykes (12), junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo (11) and sophomore outside hitter Nazli Güvener (17) look on during Friday’s match against the University of Toledo at Victor E. Court. The Huskies fell in four sets to the Rockets, extending their losing streak to six consecutive matches. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/nazli-n-co-1200x800.jpg)
Huskies scorched by Rockets, lose sixth-straight
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| November 4, 2023
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