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NIU Sophomore MacKenzie Roddy hurdles the volleyball back against the Akron Zips.

Volleyball falls to Ohio, Kent State

By Mike Romor | October 21, 2012

The goal of the weekend for NIU volleyball was to capitalize on the road against two MAC cross-divisional foes. The Huskies (15-11, 6-4 MAC) fell short of their goal and their standards, suffering two four-set losses. After losing Friday to Ohio (14-9,...

Volleyball looks to take down Ohio

By Mike Romor | October 17, 2012

With this weekend marking a break in cross-divisional play for NIU volleyball, it will match up against a perpetual MAC contender. The Huskies (15-9, 6-2 MAC), currently tied atop the MAC West, aim to take down Ohio (12-8, 7-1) Friday. NIU will then play...

Volleyball sweeps it weekend matches, beats Akron saturday

By Mike Romor | October 14, 2012

After winning its previous two matches in a row, NIU volleyball took on Akron Saturday night. The Huskies (15-9, 6-2 MAC) took down the Zips (10-10, 3-5 MAC) at home 23-25, 25-18, 18-25, 25-23, 15-10. The win gave moved the Huskies into a three-way tie...

Volleyball hopes to win pair of weekend games

By Mike Romor | October 11, 2012

Homecoming weekend will be significant for NIU volleyball as it looks to win a pair of cross-divisional MAC matches at home. The Huskies (13-9, 4-2 MAC) hope for their 11th win in their last 15 matches when they square off against Buffalo (7-11, 1-5 MAC)...

Volleyball takes success in stride, focuses on teamwork

By Mike Romor | October 8, 2012

Having won 55 matches over the past two seasons, NIU volleyball experienced its fair share of success. Now with three All-Americans gone, including setter and NCAA Woman of the Year finalist Kristin Hoffman, the Huskies have had to use a total team effort...

Volleyball splits weekend matches against W. Michigan, Miami-Ohio

By Mike Romor | October 7, 2012

After sweeping its MAC matches last weekend, NIU volleyball hoped for a repeat performance. The Huskies (13-9, 4-2 MAC) ended up splitting the pair of matches, losing at home before winning on the road. The Huskies hosted Western Michigan (11-7, 4-2 MAC)...

Volleyball looks to win MAC West

By Mike Romor | October 3, 2012

The past month has not been an easy one for NIU volleyball. Persevering through 14 straight road matches, the Huskies managed to claim eight victories. Now coming off a two-match sweep in their first home matches in a month, the Huskies (12-8, 3-1 MAC)...

Coach’s corner: Lynette Moster

By Mike Romor | October 2, 2012

Lynnette Moster is no stranger to success on the court. The three-time All-ACC Georgia Tech outside hitter trained with the U.S. national team and played professionally in Puerto Rico following her college days. After a brief, successful stint as Olivet...

Assistant volleyball coach talks about his first season at NIU

By Mike Romor | October 1, 2012

Both assistant coaches left NIU volleyball after the 2011 season, but coach Ray Gooden quickly rebuilt a strong supporting cast. Former Lakeland College standout player and coach Joe Julkowski jumped from Division III to Division I by taking an assistant...

Volleyball beats two MAC foes

By Mike Romor | October 1, 2012

 After a month away from Victor E. Court, NIU volleyball returned over the weekend to square off against two MAC conference opponents. NIU (12-8, 3-1 MAC) embraced the home crowd, winning both its matches over the weekend. The Huskies opened up the home...

Volleyball to play Ball State on Friday

By Mike Romor | September 26, 2012

Following a strenuous 14-match road trip, volleyball will play in DeKalb for the first time in a month. The first home match for the Huskies (10-8, 1-1 MAC) since Aug. 28, will be against conference rival Ball State (9-6, 2-0 MAC) Friday. “It’s good...

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Volleyball kicks off MAC schedule

By Sean Anderson | September 20, 2012

Volleyball finishes its season-long 14-match, 23-day roadtrip this weekend with the opening of MAC play. The Huskies (9-7) will take on Central Michigan (6-5) Friday and Eastern Michigan (10-6) Saturday. “It has been a grind, but we are getting a lot...