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Volleyball finds out NCAA Tournament opponent

Volleyball finds out NCAA Tournament opponent

By Photos by Xavier Orterga | November 28, 2016

The NIU Volleyball team comes together at Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W Lincoln Hwy. in DeKalb to find out their opponent in the NCAA tournament. With a record of 25-5, the Huskies will play University of Missouri 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Columbia, Missouri. 

No. 4 seed Bowling Green State University and No. 3 seed Ohio University advanced to the semifinal round of the MAC volleyball Tournament Saturday.

Underdogs get knocked out of MAC Tournament

By Northern Star staff | November 19, 2016

No. 4 seed Bowling Green State University and No. 3 seed Ohio University advanced to the semifinal round of the MAC volleyball Tournament Saturday.

First day of MAC Tournament does not disappoint

By Northern Star Staff | November 18, 2016

The first day of the MAC volleyball Tournament did not disappoint as fans at Victor E. Court in DeKalb witnessed a first round upset and a three-set close call for No. 6 seed Toledo.Western Michigan University Broncos, No. 8 seed, knocked off No. 5 seed,...

Sophomore middle blocker Wolowicz sets a ball for teammate senior outside hitter Mary Grace Kelly during a match against Bowling Green State University on Sept. 24 at Victor E. Court.

Wolowicz excels on court

By Atlee Hargis and staff writer | November 10, 2016

Sophomore middle blocker Wolowicz sets a ball for teammate senior outside hitter Mary Grace Kelly during a match against Bowling Green State University on Sept. 24 at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball moves on

By Danielle Brown | November 10, 2016

Weekend matches to determine MAC tournament seedDeKALB | The Huskies (21-5, 10-1 Mid-American Conference) will close out their regular season this weekend against Toledo and Ball State after winning their third straight MAC West Division title and sixth...

Senior middle blocker Jenna Radtke celebrates a point during a Oct. 14 match against University at Buffalo on Victor. E Court.

Streak reaches 12

By Danielle Brown | October 24, 2016

Senior middle blocker Jenna Radtke celebrates a point during a Oct. 14 match against University at Buffalo on Victor. E Court.

Volleyball matches to be broadcast on ESPN

By Northern Star staff | August 30, 2016

NIU volleyball team will have six of its matches premiere live on ESPN this season.The first of the six will be the team’s first match of the season against DePaul University at 7 p.m. Friday along with NIU versus Iowa 2 p.m. Sunday.The remaining...

Women’s volleyball opens season with NIU Invitational

By Northern Star staff | August 29, 2016

DeKALB | The 2016 NCAA volleyball season begins Friday for the Huskies as they host Iowa, Loyola and DePaul for the annual NIU Invitational at Victor E. Court.The Huskies will face DePaul at 7 p.m.The tournament will continue Saturday with NIU versus Loyola...

Volleyball building on strong chemistry

By Danielle Brown | August 22, 2016

Volleyball went 19-11 overall and 14-2 in the Mid-American Conference, making it to the MAC Championship game for the fourth time in six years.Unfortunately, the team fell to University of Ohio in the MAC Championship game in straight sets, 25-17, 25-11,...

NIU head coach Ray Gooden (right) speaks with junior outside hitter T’ara Austin and junior defensive specialist Malia Gabel on Saturday at Victor E. Court. NIU went winless in the Huskie Invitational after losing three consecutive games.

Volleyball’s Gooden wins MAC Coach of the Year for fourth time

By Northern Star staff | November 24, 2015

Volleyball head coach Ray Gooden has been named the MAC Coach of the Year for the fourth time in his career.The honor comes after the Huskies lost to Ohio in the MAC Championship on Sunday despite winning their regular season championship and going 19-11...

Volleyball looks to break four-game losing skid

By Christopher Loggins | September 24, 2015

Following a four-game losing streak, volleyball (4-8) will finish off its eight-game home stand as it takes on Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan.The Huskies have lost seven of their last eight games after starting the season 3-1. They’ve managed...