UNI’s Thomas, Illinois State’s Pence & Jankiewicz, Bradley’s Thompson Honored by MVC
Co-champion UNI middle blocker Piper Thomas took home the MVC’s Player of the Year honors, while Bradley’s Hannah Thompson earned the conference’s Freshman of the Year award. Illinois State’s Courtney Pence earned the league’s Libero of the Year honor, while her Redbird teammate Stef Jankiewicz was tabbed Setter of the Year.
MVC: RV UNI Survives at Missouri State for 9th-Straight Win
UNI continued its impressive streak to 9 wins in a row. The Panthers are perfect in Missouri Valley Conference play (9-0) and stand at 15-6 overall. Illinois State stayed in 2nd at 7-1 with a sweep of Loyola Saturday.
Drake Scrapes by Indiana State; Northern Iowa Sweeps Evansville
Drake beat Indiana State in four sets while (RV) Northern Illinois swept Illinois to stay undefeated in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Missouri Valley: RV UNI Extends Win Streak, Still Perfect in MVC
Since entering Missouri Valley Conference play UNI, which is receiving votes in this week’s VolleyMob power rankings, has been on a roll. The Panthers are a perfect 6-0 in conference play, followed by Valparaiso and Illinois State, which stand at 5-1.
Valparaiso, Loyola, Northern Iowa Sweep Foes; Drake Gets First Win
Valparaiso won its 10th straight match while Northern Iowa, Loyola and Drake also picked up wins in the Missouri Valley Conference Monday night.
RV UNI Blows by Drake in MVC Opener
RV Northern Iowa got off to a strong start in Missouri Valley Conference play, notching a sweep of Drake on the road Friday night. The Panthers hit .216 and had 3 contribute double-figure kill totals to secure the victory.
Northern Iowa Usurps Missouri State as MVC Favorite; Preseason Awards & Predictions
Piper Thomas earned a spot on the MVC Preseason All-Conference Team as her Northern Iowa Panthers are the league’s predicted favorite.
UNI Sweeps Drake in MVC Regular-Season Finale
Bri Weber leads the Panthers’ offense with 14 kills.
(RV) Missouri State Clinches Outright MVC Title In Sweep Of Drake
(RV) Missouri State swept Drake on Senior Day Sunday afternoon to clinch the regular season MVC title.
#19 Northern Iowa & Drake Meet For 2nd in MVC; Oct. 17 Preview
#19 Northern Iowa hosts Drake with second place on the line in the Missouri Valley Conference; October 17 Preview