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Volleyball set to play two-weekend matches during Ohio road trip

By Justin Kelley | October 4, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team has a chance to improve its conference record Friday against the Ball State University Cardinals.The Huskies split their opening two Mid-American Conference matches Friday against Central Michigan University in a  3-1 loss...

Senior middle blocker Brinley Milbrath goes up Aug. 30 for a swing in a match against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville in an eventual 3-1 loss to the Cougars at Victor E. Court at the Convocation Center in Dekalb.

Volleyball splits two MAC weekend matches, Karlen honored for 1000 milestone

By Justin Kelley | September 30, 2019

Senior middle blocker Brinley Milbrath goes up Aug. 30 for a swing in a match against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville in an eventual 3-1 loss to the Cougars at Victor E. Court at the Convocation Center in Dekalb.

Women’s volleyball hosts Central Michigan for MAC opener

By Justin Kelley | September 26, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team has a chance to redeem itself after a rough start to the season with 3-11 record in non-conference play. The Huskies face off against the Central Michigan University Chippewas in their opening match of Mid-American Conference...

The women's volleyball team waits for the beginning of a match Saturday against Niagara University in San Antonio.

Huskies snap losing streak at Cardinal Challenge

By Justin Kelley | September 16, 2019

DeKALB — Junior liberio Miranda Karlen surpassed the 1,000 dig mark over the weekend at Cardinal Challenge.Head coach Ray Gooden talked to NIU athletics about Karlen’s accomplishment.“It’s nice for Miranda to reach that milestone,” Gooden said....

Sophomore setter Grace Balensiefer positions her feet for a set during warmups Aug. 30 against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball loses at home to Texas Tech

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 9, 2019

Sophomore setter Grace Balensiefer positions her feet for a set during warmups Aug. 30 against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball loses season opening away match to Chicago State

By Justin Kelley | September 4, 2019

DeKALB — With a 3-1 loss to Chicago State University, the volleyball team has lost its opening away match of the season for the fifth year in a row.The Huskies came in riding high off wins from two of their last three matches.Chicago State took control...

Volleyball on the road for first away match of the season

By Justin Kelley | September 3, 2019

DeKALB — The volleyball team looks to capitalize on the momentum gained from winning two of three matches in the NIU Invitational.NIU defeated Fairleigh Dickinson University and University of California-Riverside to start the season at home. After...

Volleyball sets off season in the NIU Invitational

By Justin Kelley | September 2, 2019

DeKALB —  Over the weekend the volleyball team kicked off its season with two victories and one defeat when it hosted the annual NIU Invitational.In match one, the Huskies defeated Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights, three sets to one. The Huskies...

Head Coach Ray Gooden directs his team during the University of Toledo match Sep. 21, 2018.

Volleyball program eager for start of season

By Maddie Barrett | August 26, 2019

Head Coach Ray Gooden directs his team during the University of Toledo match Sep. 21, 2018.