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The curtains have almost drawn on the college career of senior outside hitter Katie Jablonski, a standout on the NIU volleyball team and the one-time transfer from New Hampshire. Jablonski is one of three seniors, all outside hitters, nearing their finale for the Huskies, along with Brianna “Bina” Scuric and Kaitlyn “Kat” Bell. Jablonski’s NIU.
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DeKALB Despite hitting a season-high .230, the women’s volleyball team drops to 1-6 on the season, losing 1-3 in the first match against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles on Thursday.
Sophomore outside hitter Katie Jablonski and senior Kennedy Wallace each had 13 kills for the Huskies, a team-high. Jablonski also had a double-double with 16 digs.
In the first set, NIU had an early 10-6 lead with a 6-0 run against the Eagles. Junior Angie Gromos had three straight kills to give the Huskies this early lead. However, EMU had a four-point run to tie the set back up at 11. The Eagles then increased their lead to win the match 25-20.