By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| October 16, 2023
The stage is set for a MACtion matchup featuring two of the conference’s top-five squads as NIU volleyball prepares for a brush with a conference powerhouse in enemy territory.
The Huskies (8-12, 6-2 MAC) carry with them a three-games unbeaten streak...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| October 13, 2023
DeKALB – NIU volleyball had plenty to celebrate on Friday night, Homecoming week series sweep to a conference leaderboard climb.
The Huskies (8-12, 6-2 MAC) demolished the visiting Eastern Michigan University Eagles (2-19, 0-9 MAC) in straight sets,...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| October 12, 2023
DeKALB – “Monster block, monster block, monster, monster, monster block.”
Those were the lyrics heard from the speakers at Victor E. Court time and time again as NIU volleyball’s front row wreaked havoc on opposing hitters during Thursday’s...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| October 11, 2023
With its six-game gauntlet against Ohio-based opponents now in the rear-view mirror, the NIU volleyball team has its sights set on a triumphant homecoming to ring in NIU’s 116th Homecoming.
“Everyone’s excited to be back home,” said NIU volleyball...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| October 5, 2023
NIU volleyball displayed a first-set performance rife with discipline and efficiency, all put together to reward NIU with its first set win over Ohio University in nearly four years.
From there, the game went downhill for the Huskies (5-12, 3-2 MAC)...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| October 3, 2023
Complacency is defined by Merriam-Webster as a “self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies.”
Complacency is the dangerous attitude the NIU volleyball team aims to keep at bay ahead of its upcoming...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| September 30, 2023
DeKALB – NIU volleyball remains undefeated in the confines of Victor E. Court after a series-ending performance that saw the Huskies firing on all cylinders.
The Huskies (5-11, 3-1 MAC) slammed the door on the visiting Miami University RedHawks (4-12,...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| September 29, 2023
DeKALB – Victor E. Court was overtaken Friday by glimmering lights, the iconic tune of the Huskie Fight Song and deafening cheers, all indicative of one result: an NIU volleyball win.
NIU junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo pounced on match point...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| September 28, 2023
The NIU volleyball team is slated to make its long-awaited homecoming this weekend after spending the past month battling on the road.
NIU (3-11, 1-1 MAC) will host the Miami University RedHawks (4-10, 0-2 MAC) at Victor E. Court on Friday and Saturday....
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| September 26, 2023
NIU junior libero Crew Hoffmeier has a reputation for bringing fire to a volleyball court, enough of it to energize her team and sometimes a bit left over to burn through her own shoelaces.
When Hoffmeier goes to make a diving play on the court, the...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| September 25, 2023
NIU volleyball’s non-conference schedule began with a 1-3 start to mark the beginning of a new era. After just two matches against conference competition, the Huskies have set themselves up for the opportunity to flip the script and roll to a 3-1 start...
DeKALB – A pair of double-double performances against Bowling Green State University have enabled NIU volleyball graduate student outside hitter Katie Erdmann to take home her first Huskie of the Week honor.
The Forreston native was a key factor...
