Horizon League athletics: NKU volleyball wins while NIU prepares for upcoming matches

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) women’s volleyball opened Horizon League play with a 2-0 sweep against Milwaukee. The Norse, preseason favorites for second place, now hold a 7-6 overall record and a 2-0 conference record. Key performances included Ava Hoying, who recorded 14.5 points, and Ivey Stocks, who achieved a season-high 15 kills.

Northern Illinois University (NIU) athletics also prepare for upcoming competitions. The NIU women’s soccer team, coming off a 1-0 win against Wright State, will travel to face Purdue Fort Wayne and Cleveland State. The NIU volleyball team is scheduled to play Milwaukee before hosting Green Bay, while the cross country team will compete in the Joe Piane Invite in South Bend, Indiana.