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NIU junior outside hitter Nazli Güvener (17) makes contact with the University of Akron's freshman outside hitter Delaney Gash (13) following a spike on Friday at Victor E. Court in DeKalb. Güvener led the Huskies in kills with 18. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies drop second to Zips in back and forth affair

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | October 4, 2024

DeKALB - NIU volleyball (2-12, 0-4 MAC) dropped a back and forth game to the University of Akron (7-9, 3-1 MAC) in five sets on Friday. It’s the Huskies’ sixth loss in a row and their second in back-to-back games against the Zips.  UP AND DOWN  The...

Senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo (11) leaps and winds up for a spike on Sept. 18 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Atiemo had 13 kills as NIU volleyball lost in five sets to the University of Akron on Thursday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Volleyball drops close game to Akron

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2024

DeKALB - NIU volleyball (2-11, 0-3 MAC) dropped a tight match against the University of Akron (6-9, 2-1 MAC) in five sets on Thursday. It’s the Huskies’ fifth loss in a row and their third loss in conference. HOTLY CONTESTED The first set was...

NIU junior right-side hitter Sarah Lezon (14) looks up at the ball, getting set to serve on Sept. 18 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. NIU volleyball lost in three sets to the University of Toledo on Saturday for the Huskies' four-straight match without winning a set. (Northern Star File Photo)

Volleyball flames out against Rockets

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 28, 2024

NIU volleyball (2-10, 0-2 MAC) fell to the Toledo Rockets (9-5, 2-0 MAC) in three sets on Saturday. It is the Huskies’ fourth sweep in a row and their second in back to back games against Toledo.  LOWEST OF THE LOW NIU’s offensive struggles...

Senior mid-blocker Charli Atiemo (11) prepares to spike the ball over the net. Atiemo posted 5 kills as the Huskies surrendered three sets to Northwestern University on Sept. 20. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies trip against Toledo

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 27, 2024

NIU volleyball (2-9, 0-1 MAC) fell to the Toledo Rockets (8-5, 1-0 MAC) in three sets on Friday. It’s NIU’s third sweep in a row and comes in their first game against MAC competition.  NEW GAME, SAME STRUGGLES Toledo was a fresh opponent for...

Senior setter Sophie Hurt (16) sets the ball to senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo (11) on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. NIU volleyball was swept by Northwestern University for the second match in a row on Friday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies woeful against Wildcats

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 20, 2024

DeKALB - NIU volleyball (2-8) fell to the Northwestern University Wildcats (2-6) in three sets on Friday. It’s NIU’s second sweep in a row against the Wildcats. OFFENSIVE STRUGGLES The Huskies once again struggled with their offensive efficiency.  The...

Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (3) spikes over the net into Northwestern University's blockers on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Grevengoed led NIU volleyball in kills with 10 as the Huskies were defeated in three sets by Northwestern on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Volleyball suffers first sweep of 2024 at Northwestern

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 18, 2024

A bumpy start and a season-worst hitting performance plagued NIU volleyball Wednesday night as the Huskies suffered their first sweep of 2024, falling to once-winless Northwestern University (1-6) at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. The Huskies...

Freshman outside hitter Emma McCartney winds up for a serve on Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. NIU volleyball defeated Stony Brook University in four sets to claim its second win of the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Volleyball takes down Stony Brook for 2nd win of 2024

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 14, 2024

NIU volleyball (2-6) claimed its second win of the season Saturday over the Stony Brook University Seawolves (7-2) in four sets.  COMPLETE PERFORMANCE The Huskies pitched their best performance of the season thus far against Stony Brook, a team...

Senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo hits the ball over the net on Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. Atiemo recorded 33 kills and 7 service aces as NIU volleyball lost both games of a doubleheader on Friday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Volleyball falls in doubleheader

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 13, 2024

NIU volleyball (1-6) dropped two games Friday, losing both matchups in a doubleheader against the University of Rhode Island Rams (4-6) and the Harvard University Crimson (4-2).  GAME 1 NIU got off to a great start in Friday’s games. The Huskies...

Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed prepares for a serve on Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. Sports Reporter James Bennett believes Grevengoed and freshman setter Ella Strausberger are key pieces for the future of NIU volleyball. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

COLUMN: NIU volleyball’s freshman duo is bringing hope to the program

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 11, 2024

NIU volleyball’s 2024 campaign has gotten off to a slow start. The Huskies have opened up with a 1-4 record and have struggled with their efficiency and consistency thus far this season.  Despite these struggles, it hasn’t been all bad for the...

Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed spikes over the net on Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. Grevengoed recorded her fourth-straight double-double Saturday as NIU volleyball lost in four sets to the University of St. Thomas. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Volleyball falls in 4 sets to St. Thomas

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor | September 7, 2024

NIU volleyball (1-4) returned to the loss column Friday, losing in four sets to the University of St. Thomas Tommies (3-3). After losing the opening frame, the Huskies showed fight by claiming the second set, but St. Thomas shut the door in sets three...

Senior outside hitter Nikolette Nedic spikes the ball over the net Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. NIU volleyball defeated Tarleton State University  in five sets Friday to claim its first win of the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies claim first win of the season against Tarleton State

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 6, 2024

NIU volleyball (1-3) made its first mark in the win column Friday, winning against the Tarleton State Texans (0-5) in five sets. OVERCOMING ADVERSITY NIU found themselves fighting from behind in this game, dropping the first set against the Texans...

Freshman outside hitter Emma McCartney (6) gets ready to serve the ball Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. NIU volleyball lost in five sets to Valparaiso University Thursday for its third-straight loss. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies drop third straight with loss to Valparaiso

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 5, 2024

NIU volleyball (0-3) tripped up again in its third outing of the season Thursday, losing to the Valparaiso University Beacons (1-3). This was the first of a seven road game stretch and was the second game in a row where the Huskies fell in 5 sets.  INABILITY...