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Huskie wrestling supports everyone

By Khobi Price | September 16, 2018

Huskies supporting Huskies is a culture NIU Athletics has developed, and few teams personify this mantra like the wrestling team.During the volleyball team’s opening match of the 2018 season against the DePaul University Blue Demons Aug. 24, a dozen...

Huskies drop two despite strong effort

By James Krause and Marcel Carrasco | September 12, 2018

NIU volleyball lost two straight tough matches this week despite a spirited effort against Chicago State and Southeast Missouri State.Tuesday vs. Chicago StateThe Huskies and the Chicago State Cougars traded the lead for most of the first set, but NIU...

Volleyball drops two in Alabama Bash

By Khobi Price | September 9, 2018

The volleyball team won its second match of the 2018 season against the Marshall University Thundering Herd Friday during the Hampton Inn Bama Bash.The Huskies (2-8) victory was sandwiched in between a loss to the Georgia Tech University Yellow Jackets...

Huskies drop three straight in Holiday Inn Classic

By Khobi Price | September 2, 2018

The volleyball team was not able to win a match in a tournament at Victor E. Court for the second consecutive week.The Huskies (1-6) went winless in their three contests against the University of Nevada Reno Wolf Pack (20-25, 23-25, 22-25), the University...

Huskies volleyball sweeps Green Bay

By Khobi Price | August 30, 2018

The volleyball team secured its first victory of the 2018 season by sweeping the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Panthers (25-15, 25-16, 28-26) Tuesday at Victor E. Court.The Huskies’ (1-3) victory marked their second consecutive win via sweep dating...

Wolowicz set to represent NIU

By Khobi Price | March 1, 2018

DeKALB — A member of the volleyball team is looking to represent NIU for the United States Women’s National Volleyball team.Junior middle blocker Meg Wolowicz will participate in the 2018 U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout Friday through Sunday...

Radtkes building their legacy

By Khobi Price | November 16, 2017

Creating a lifelong legacy isn’t easy to do. A Huskie legacy and tradition is something the Radtke sisters, Jenna and Jori, are currently building with their volleyball careers at NIU.The legacy began in Aug. 2010 when Jenna Radtke, a sophomore at Stevenson...

Volleyball season ends with 1-1 weekend

By Khobi Price | November 13, 2017

DeKALB — For the first time since 2002, the volleyball team will not be competing in the Mid-American Conference tournament after winning it all in 2016.The Huskies (8-23, 7-9 Mid-American Conference) concluded their regular season over the weekend...

Volleyball adds setter to 2018 roster

Volleyball falls in standings

By Khobi Price | November 6, 2017

The volleyball team dropped two crucial games Friday and Saturday as it is trying to keep its Mid-American Conference Championship aspirations alive.The Huskies traveled to Michigan for weekend matchups against the Central Michigan University Chippewas...