Northern Illinois Huskies women's volleyball
NIU women's volleyball started playing in 1970 and has appeared in the NCAA tournament seven times (1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2011, 2016), and in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC) three times (1991, 1992, 1994).[2] The Huskies appeared in three National Invitational Volleyball Championships (NIVC).[2] NIU volleyball head coach Ray Gooden is a five-time MAC coach of the year, has led the Huskies to three MAC Championships and two NCAA tournament appearances.[3][4] NIU volleyball has had four players named to the AVCA All-America teams.[2] NIU volleyball has had three players named specialist of the year by the conference.