Volleyball defeats Western Illinois 3-1 Sep 13, 2008
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team opened their first game of the Saluki Invitational with a win over Western Illinois in four games, 25-21, 23-25, 25-20, 25-20. The Salukis (6-1) recorded their sixth win of the season, with a defeat over the Westerwinds (3-5), giving them their best season start since 2002. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball hosts Hampton Inn of Carbondale Saluki Invitational this weekend Sep 12, 2008
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team will compete in their first home matches of the season as they host the Hampton Inn of Carbondale Saluki Invitational. The Salukis have played in two tournaments this season, posting a 5-1 record, the team's best start since 2002. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball drops match to No. 18 Purdue, 3-0 Sep 7, 2008
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team dropped their match against No. 18 Purdue, 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-11). The Salukis (4-1) hit. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball improves to 4-0 with defeat over Ball State Sep 6, 2008
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team defeated Ball State, 3-1 (25-14, 25-19, 21-25, 25-17), improving to 4-0 for the best start to a season since 2002. The Salukis (4-0) grabbed a victory in the first two sets before dropping a close third set to the Cardinals (2-3). (Siusalukis.com)
Sundays Daily Dose Aug 31, 2008
The Northern Illinois volleyball team split its two matches on Saturday, defeating Cleveland State (1-2) in the afternoon, 25-23, 25-17, 25-23, and losing to Connecticut (3-0) in the evening championship match, 12-25, 21-25, 27-29, to take second-place at the NIU Invite. Freshman Allison McGlaughlin, who was selected to the All-Tournament Team, led the Huskies past Cleveland State with 15 kills and five aces, including three straight aces in the second set. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Volleyball opens season with sweep against Sacred Heart Aug 30, 2008
NIAGARA, N.Y. - The Southern Illinois volleyball team swept Sacred Heart (25-17, 25-6, 25-16) at the Niagara University Tournament to start their season 1-0. The Salukis came out strong hitting. (Siusalukis.com)
EIU volleyball alumni match is today Aug 23, 2008
CHARLESTON -- Eastern Illinois volleyball squad is welcoming former Panthers back to campus this afternoon for an annual alumni match. The 5 p.m. match, originally scheduled to be played in Lantz Arena, has been moved to Court No. 5 of the Student Recreation Center with this seasons Panthers playing alumni. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Volleyball returns all six starters and libero for the 2008 season Aug 8, 2008
- Following a season that saw the 2007 Southern Illinois volleyball team finish with its best record in five years and make its first Missouri Valley Conference tournament since 2002, Saluki head coach is looking for big things from her 2008 squad that returns all six starters and her three-year starting libero. "This season we will have more experience than we've had in the past," Winkeler said. (Siusalukis.com)
Change in EIU volleyball camp Jun 12, 2008
CHARLESTON -- The Eastern Illinois volleyball program has made an adjustment to its July 11-12 summer sports camp, as announced by EIU coach Lori Bennett. Instead of the originally publicized format, the high school portion of the camp is to be a summer tournament for both junior varsity and varsity teams instead. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Volleyball wraps up spring play with a split Apr 23, 2008
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team wrapped up their final tournament of the spring season at home in Davies Gym with a split. The Salukis beat Eastern Illinois in five games (22-25, 25-27, 25-21, 25-21, 15-10) before falling to Southeast Missouri State (18-25, 25-22, 24-26, 23-25) in four. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball Hosts Spring Tournament Saturday Apr 19, 2008
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team hosts their annual Spring Tournament Saturday, April 18 in Davies Gym. Area schools, John A. Logan, SIU-Edwardsville, Murray State, Southern Indiana, Southeast Missouri State and Eastern Illinois will take part. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball goes 3-1 at SEMO Spring Tournament Apr 15, 2008
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team went 3-1 over the weekend at the Southeast Missouri State Spring Tournament, the Salukis second tournament of the spring season. The Salukis took two of three games from Murray State and Memphis before sweeping Christian Brothers, 2-0. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball signs Jessica Hemann Apr 12, 2008
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team inks its second athlete for 2008 Saluki head coach announced Thursday. The Salukis add 5-9 right side and outside hitter Jessica Hemann from Breese, Ill. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball takes three of four matches at Indiana Tournament Apr 1, 2008
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team won three of four matches on the opening weekend of spring play at Indiana Saturday, March 29. The Salukis opened the tournament with their only loss to Louisville (23-25, 17-25), followed by three-straight victories over Indiana (25-22, 16-25, 15-12), IUPUI (25-22, 19-25, 15-12) and Indianapolis (28-26, 18-25, 15-11). (Siusalukis.com)
Elite spiker Dec 28, 2007
Prep Spotlight: Illinois volleyball player Ward a real hit - USATODAY.com ... Prep Spotlight: Illinois volleyball player Ward a real hit. (USA Today -- Sports)
Volleyball falls to Creighton in first round of MVC Tournament, 3-1 Nov 24, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team's season came to an end today in Springfield, Mo. with a 3-1 loss to Creighton in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. (Siusalukis.com)
Roberson, Berwanger earn All-Missouri Valley Conference honors Nov 22, 2007
- Southern Illinois volleyball players and earned All-Missouri Valley Conference honors the league announced Wednesday. Roberson, a sophomore, earned second-team honors, while Berwanger was named to the all-freshman team. (Siusalukis.com)
Kristie Berwanger named to MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team Nov 21, 2007
- Southern Illinois volleyball player was one of 12 student-athletes to be named to the 2007 Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete First Team by a vote of the league's volleyball sports information directors and eight additional student-athletes have earned honorable mention, the league office announced today. This year's first team includes nine players that have received previous MVC volleyball scholar-athlete recognition, including five repeat first team selections and one... (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball faces Creighton in first round of State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Nov 20, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team makes its first post-season appearance since 2002 in the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament hosted by Missouri State. The No. 6 Salukis take on No. 3 Creighton Friday, Nov. 23 at 12:30 p.m. in Springfield, Mo. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball closes out season with loss at Illinois State, 3-0 Nov 18, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team fell to Illinois State in three, 30-21, 30-27, 20-24, Saturday night in Redbird Arena in the Salukis final regular season match. SIU already clinched the sixth and final spot in the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Nov. 23-24, making their first post-season appearance in five years. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball clears out Sycamores in three, secures first postseason bid since 2002 Nov 17, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team secured the edge in possible tie-breaker scenarios and the No. 6 seed in the 2007 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Volleyball Championship. The Salukis earn their first trip to the championship since 2002 with a sweep of Indiana State Friday at the ISU Arena, 30-21, 30-19, 31-29. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball signs one for 2008 Nov 15, 2007
- Southern Illinois volleyball inks one during the early signing period for 2008 Saluki head coach announced Wednesday. The Salukis add 6-0 setter and right side hitter Amanda Arnold from Toledo, Ohio, to the team for 2008. (Siusalukis.com)
Kristie Berwanger named to 2007 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Volleyball Team Nov 13, 2007
- Southern Illinois volleyball player was named to the 2007 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V First Team CoSIDA announced. Berwanger was named to the first team after earning third-team honors as a sophomore. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball falls to Northern Iowa in three Nov 11, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball dropped its match Northern Iowa in three games, 21-30, 21-30, 18-30, on Senior night at Davies Gym. Seniors and were honored prior to the match, which was the final home match of the season for SIU.. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball downs Bradley in four Nov 10, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team picked up its 14th win of the season, taking Bradley in four, 30-15, 24-30, 30-20, 30-15, Friday night in Missouri Valley Conference play in Davies Gym. With the victory, SIU (14-13, 6-9 MVC) gained one match on Evansville (12-14, 5-10 MVC) in the race for the sixth spot in the MVC Tournament as the Purple Aces were swept by Northern Iowa Friday. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball hosts Bradley and UNI in final weekend of home play Nov 8, 2007
BEST SEASON START SINCE 1985 For the first time since 1985, the Southern Illinois volleyball team started 10-4, 14 games into the season ... SALUKIS FIGHT FOR TOURNEY The Southern Illinois volleyball team is even at 5-9 in Valley play with Evansville, fighting for the final spot in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Nov. 23-24 ... SALUKI BLOCK The Southern Illinois volleyball team averages 2. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball drops match at Creighton in four Nov 3, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team opened with a 30-17 victory only to have Creighton's Kelly Goc record a match-high 20 kills and eight block assists to lead the Bluejays to three-straight wins, 30-19, 30-16, 30-22, and a victory over the Salukis in Missouri Valley Conference play Friday night at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. The Salukis came out strong in game one, hitting. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball falls to Wichita State in four Oct 27, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team ended a 16-game win streak for Wichita State, opening the four-game match with a 30-24 victory over one of the top-ranked teams in the Missouri Valley Conference, but couldn't close the door, as the Shockers fought back to win three straight, 30-20, 30-18, 30-25, and maintain their tie for first in The Valley with Missouri State Friday night in Davies Gym. After hitting. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball Aced by Evansville Oct 19, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team had the tables turned against them Thursday night. After sweeping Evansville nearly a month ago at home, the Purple Aces (11-10, 4-6 MVC) did some sweeping of their own, taking three straight from the Salukis (12-10, 4-6 MVC), 30-19, 30-25, 30-27, at the Carson Center. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball to host Drake and Creighton Oct 5, 2007
Best Start Since 1985 For the first time since 1985, the Southern Illinois volleyball team is 10-4, 14 games into the season ... 2007 team close to win mark The Southern Illinois volleyball team looks to surpass their 11-win season a year ago, the best mark since 2002 ... Picked Sixth in Preseason Valley Coaches Poll The Southern Illinois volleyball team was picked sixth in the 2007 MVC preseason coaches poll for the second-straight season. (Siusalukis.com)
Illinois hosts Volleyball Family Fun Fest Sep 25, 2007
The Networkers, the support group for University of Illinois volleyball, hosted its first ever Volleyball Family Fun Fest Sunday at Huff Hall. Players were there to sign autographs and kids had a chance to go through several stations covering all aspects of the game. (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois volleyball opens Big Ten season against Top 10 opponents Sep 19, 2007
Networkers plan Family FunFest The Networkers, the booster club for Illinois volleyball, will sponsor a Family Fun Fest event on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 2-4 p.m. at Huff Hall ... Each year the family has a reunion in conjunction with an Illinois volleyball match. (Fightingillini.com)
Volleyball saws down Sycamores in four Sep 17, 2007
- After dropping the first game against Indiana State, 24-30, the Southern Illinois volleyball team picked itself up and won three straight, 30-21, 30-22, 30-28, to take its first Missouri Valley Conference match of the year in Davies Gym Saturday night. The Sycamores (3-7, 0-2 MVC) came out strong in game one out-hitting the Salukis (9-5, 1-1 MVC). (Siusalukis.com)
Networkers sponsor volleyball FunFest Sep 13, 2007
- The Networkers, the booster club for Illinois volleyball, will sponsor a Family Fun Fest event on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 2-4 p.m. at Huff Hall. The event is targeted at families and kids, but all fans are welcome. (Fightingillini.com)
Volleyball to host weekend of festivities to open Missouri Valley Conference play Sep 13, 2007
- Saluki Athletics will be hosting a weekend of festivities to open the Southern Illinois volleyball team's Missouri Valley Conference season at Davies Gym this weekend. Friday night tickets will be $1 to "Pack Davies Gym" against Illinois State. (Siusalukis.com)
Cubs, Cards finale could offer answers Sep 12, 2007
First IHSA multiple-class casualty: Central Illinois volleyball heavyweights Morton and Bloomington have been assigned to the same Class 3A regional after squaring off in the supersectional a year ago. That Notre Dame-Michigan Week 3 matchup certainly takes on a completely different meaning now, doesn't it. (Pekin Times, IL)
MVP Brown Leads Illini to Classic Title; Illini Top Creighton 3-1 Sep 9, 2007
- For the second straight year, the Illinois volleyball team hoisted the State Farm Illini Classic trophy, defeating Creighton 3-1 today at Huff Hall by game scores of 30-22, 17-30, 30-25, 30-22. The Illini were led by the offensive explosiveness of the tournament's Most Valuable Player senior middle blocker , who finished the afternoon with 16 kills and four blocks. (Fightingillini.com)
Volleyball hosts Western Illinois, Saluki Invitational this week Sep 6, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team will open the 2007 season at home against the Leathernecks of Western Illinois Wednesday in Davies Gym at 7 p.m.. The Salukis bring a 4-2 record, the team's best start since 2002, to their home court following two tournaments this season. (Siusalukis.com)
Amy Palash Volleyball Bog #4 Sep 5, 2007
Amy Palash provides more inside scoop on Illinois volleyball. HEADLINES. (Fightingillini.com)
Mattoon second at invite; Neogas Beals wins 400th career win Sep 3, 2007
It was the third straight tournament in which the Lady Wave have finished second, while the Lady Cardinals, coached by 1995 Warrensburg alum and former Eastern Illinois volleyball player Sherry (Austin) White has now won four straight titles. The girls really came together in the last game, and we played as a team, said White. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Volleyball splits final day of Tribe Classic Sep 2, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team (4-2) swept East Carolina before falling in five games to tournament host William at the Tribe Classic Saturday. Saluki libero averaged 5. (Siusalukis.com)
Illini Rebound to Sweep Rice in Night Cap Sep 1, 2007
HOUSTON, Texas - The Illinois volleyball team wasted little time in returning to the win column as it swept the Mizuno Invitational II host Rice Owls, 3-0, tonight at Fox Gym by game scores of 30-20, 30-19, 30-28. Junior setter made the match worth watching, as she masterfully distributed the ball en route to sophomore , with 15 kills, leading the charge of four Illini in double figures. (Fightingillini.com)
Young Illini Almost Upset No. 22 LSU in Five-Game Thriller Sep 1, 2007
HOUSTON, Texas - The Illinois volleyball team put on a show for enthusiastic fans as it took on No. 22 LSU at Fox Gym in the opening match of the Mizuno Invitational II. The young Illini pushed the nationally ranked Tigers to the limit, but fell just short in the 3-2 loss, 30-27, 26-30, 30-28, 22-30, 15-11. Freshman led a potent Illinois offense that included four players in double-figures, while sophomore libero picked-up a career-high 32 digs in the effort. (Fightingillini.com)
Volleyball opens 2007 season Friday at the MSU Comfort Inn and Suites Invitational Aug 23, 2007
Salukis Return to Action The Southern Illinois volleyball team opens the 2007 season at the MSU Comfort Inn and Suites Invitational hosted by Morehead State ... Picked Sixth in Preseason Valley Coaches Poll The Southern Illinois volleyball team was picked sixth in the 2007 MVC preseason coaches poll for the second-straight season ... Four New Faces in 2007 Class The Southern Illinois volleyball team adds four new faces to the team in 2007, including three freshmen. (Siusalukis.com)
Women's Volleyball Aug 20, 2007
8/14/07 The Southern Illinois volleyball team will host the Saluki Alumni Match Saturday, August 18 at 1 p.m. Saluki volleyball fans can get a preview of the 2007 squad as they welcome back former Saluki volleyball players and coaches to Davies Gym. 7/24/07 7/19/07 4/26/07 Walton replaces two-year assistant Katie Noble. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball Picked Sixth in Preseason MVC Poll Aug 16, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team has been picked to finish sixth in the Missouri Valley Conference, according to a poll of league coaches announced today. Sixth-place is even with last year's pick and last season's finish. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball Alumni Match Saturday Aug 15, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team will host the Saluki Alumni Match Saturday, August 18 at 1 p.m. Saluki volleyball fans can get a preview of the 2007 squad as they welcome back former Saluki volleyball players and coaches to Davies Gym. Jo Anne Thorpe, the first volleyball coach in program history will be there, along with former All-American , who coached the Salukis from 1991-2004. (Siusalukis.com)
Vicki Brown brings excitement to Huff Aug 10, 2007
" has always been able to lighten us up and give us comic relief at times," said Illinois volleyball coach. "What we're seeing more out her than ever before is her intensity, competitiveness, and mental toughness.". (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois vying for net gains Aug 9, 2007
- T-minus 16 days and counting until the opening of the Illinois volleyball season. With six new faces and nine veterans, Illinois began pre-season practice Wednesday. (Fightingillini.com)
New faces spur renewed optimism Aug 1, 2007
Women's Volleyball Illinois Fighting Illini :: The Official Athletic Site. Vicki Brown was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection last season. (Fightingillini.com)
Volleyball earns AVCA academic award for second-straight season Jul 25, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team was awarded the American Volleyball Coaches Association GamePlan/Team Academic Award for the 2006-07 school year. This is the second-straight season the Salukis garnered the award. (Siusalukis.com)
Savoy native Melissa David joins Illini coaching staff Jul 13, 2007
- Former Champaign Central star Melissa David has joined the Illinois volleyball staff as a graduate assistant. David, who was a co-captain at UW-Milwaukee last season, will serve as a volunteer coach while pursuing a master's degree in sport management. (Fightingillini.com)
NAMES YOU SHOULD KNOW Jun 13, 2007
"Bond has officiated at the IHSA state tournament on several occasions. She has been a line judge four times, and has worked twice as a floor official. She was also a bit of a pioneer in terms of organizing volleyball officials, helping create the Northwest Illinois Volleyball Officials Association in 1985. She said it was the first volleyball officials' association in the state.n Cedarville's Tony Sciutto was recognized for a lifetime of achievement for his work in black-and-white stripes,... (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Illini assistant chosen for impressive Hall of Fame Class May 9, 2007
The Illinois volleyball program has been blessed with having one of the best the region has produced in former U.S. National Team setter Jen (Flynn) Oldenburg. Oldenburg's name will stand alongside such greats as Arnold Palmer and NFL great Dick Hoak in the first Hall of Fame class of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL). (Fightingillini.com)
Volleyball sweeps home tournament, wraps up spring play Apr 25, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team swept the SIU Spring Tournament Saturday, April 21 in Davies Gym. The Salukis beat West Plains, Eastern Illinois and SEMO in Pool A before taking Murray State, the winner of Pool B.. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball 2-1 at Saint Louis spring tournament Apr 18, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team went 2-1 for second place at a tournament hosted by Saint Louis University Saturday, April 14. The Salukis beat South Florida and Eastern Illinois, but fell to host, SLU.. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball scrimmage slated for Saturday Apr 13, 2007
- Illinois volleyball continues its spring season this weekend by hosting a scrimmage against Miami, Ohio. The event, open to the public free of charge, begins at 2 p.m. at Huff Hall. (Fightingillini.com)
Volleyball rolls in SEMO Spring Tournament Apr 3, 2007
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team went undefeated at the Southeast Missouri State tournament Saturday, March 31 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The Salukis beat Mineral Area Community College, Jefferson College and Tennessee Martin in pool play before taking on SEMO in the championship. (Siusalukis.com)
Illinois volleyball notebook Mar 3, 2007
Women's Volleyball Illinois Fighting Illini :: The Official Athletic Site. Vicki Brown was among the national leaders in hitting percentage through much of last year. (Fightingillini.com)
Annual Chamber dinner Monday Feb 23, 2007
He was selected Southern Illinois Volleyball Coach of the Year in 2003. He presently teaches at Southern Illinois University, runs a bed and breakfast, antique shop, operates a turn of the century blacksmith shop and was a county tourism director. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Illinois volleyball setting the bar high Jan 26, 2007
The first rule of thumb in any sales role is believing in the product, which everyone involved with Illinois volleyball genuinely does. "For me it was an easy sell," said. (Fightingillini.com)
