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Junior right-side pin Alexa Hayes (12) spikes the ball for a kill on Oct. 10 at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball lost to Western Michigan University on Tuesday as the Huskies were swept for the 11th time this season. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies stamped by Broncos in 3 sets

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | November 5, 2024

NIU volleyball (3-21, 1-13 MAC) faltered to Western Michigan University Broncos (14-11, 10-4 MAC) in three sets. It is the 11th sweep of the season for the Huskies. OUTGUNNED  The Huskies got off to a fast start in the first set going up 4-0 early...

Freshman outside hitter Emma McCartney (6) gets ready to serve the ball Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. NIU volleyball lost in five sets to Valparaiso University Thursday for its third-straight loss. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies drop third straight with loss to Valparaiso

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 5, 2024

NIU volleyball (0-3) tripped up again in its third outing of the season Thursday, losing to the Valparaiso University Beacons (1-3). This was the first of a seven road game stretch and was the second game in a row where the Huskies fell in 5 sets.  INABILITY...