NIU volleyball wrapped up its four-match homestand this weekend, splitting a pair of matches between Eastern and Central Michigan.NIU (12-4, 1-1 MAC) took on EMU (13-3, 1-1 MAC) Saturday, but could not seal a victory, falling in four sets, 26-28, 28-26,...
After winning its first road match of the season, NIU women's volleyball will travel to Omaha, Neb. Friday to participate in the Creighton Invitational.The Huskies will face off against Creighton (1-3) Friday and will wrap up their weekend with two matches...
NIU women's volleyball traveled to the cheesiest place on Earth Tuesday night, facing the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where the Huskies have not lost since 1989. The Huskies (3-2) took down the Phoenix (1-3), sweeping them 25-19, 25-20 and 25-22....
NIU women's volleyball started its season off on a great note this weekend, beating Indiana-University-Purdue University (IUPUI) (0-4) and Cincinnati (1-3) on the first day of the NIU Invitational. Entering the 2011-12 season with a bang, the Huskies...
DeKALB | Ray Gooden just entered his tenth season as head coach for the NIU women's volleyball program. The veteran coach spared some time to chat with the Northern Star to discuss coaching, hobbies and his future in this week's installment of Coach's...
After an off-season filled with fervor and anticipation, NIU women's volleyball is set to host the NIU Invitational to kick off its season. The Huskies have won six straight matches in the invite after sweeping the event last year. NIU's last loss in...
After an off-season filled with fervor and anticipation, NIU women's volleyball is set to host the NIU Invitational to kick off its season. The Huskies have won six straight matches in the invite after sweeping the event last year. NIU's last loss in...
While aspiring to be "the freshman that doesn't make the mistakes," Lauren Wicinski helped the NIU volleyball team get to the MAC Championship match and garnered herself the Northern Star's No. 2 Huskie of the Year. The Geneva, Ill. native came to NIU...
For a moment, it looked like Maddie Hughes was still on the NIU volleyball team. Walking into the Campus Recreation Center for the first spring tournament on March 26, the No. 9 grey libero jersey was out on the court making digs. But it was not Hughes...
Hugs and smiles were abundant between NIU volleyball players and the alumni team on Saturday at the Campus Recreation Center. But once the two groups battled on the court it was all business, at least most of the time.In the Salvani Spring Play Date,...
"Positive" is one word Ray Gooden uses to describe the 2010 NIU volleyball season. The ninth year head coach has had some memorable moments, but this season provided more than just a few to his list. "The record and our ability to make it to the MAC...
The losing streak is over after the NIU volleyball team took down Bowling Green Saturday night to end a three-game skid. After going 2-3 on the team's longest road trip of the season, the Huskies looked forward to returning to the Convocation Center....
