Iowa State Cyclones women's volleyball

The Iowa State Cyclones women's volleyball team represents Iowa State University (ISU) and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I. The team is coached by Christy Johnson-Lynch, she is in her 12th year at Iowa State. The Cyclones play their home matches at Hilton Coliseum on Iowa State's campus.

Iowa State Cyclones women's volleyball
Founded1973
UniversityIowa State University
Head coachChristy Johnson-Lynch (12th season)
ConferenceBig 12
LocationAmes, IA
Home arenaHilton Coliseum (Capacity: 14,384)
NicknameCyclones
ColorsCardinal and Gold[1]
         

History

Early years

Iowa State first put together a volleyball squad in 1973 under coach Gloria Crosby. Initially just playing in regional tournaments and the occasional one off match, they began participating in the brand new Big Eight tournament in 1976. Then in 1982 the Big Eight offered volleyball as a full sport including in-season conference play. The Cyclones struggled to put together competitive squads for most of their early years. Until 1995 they were unable to finish in the top half of the Big Eight. Jackie Nunez's 1995 team was the first in school history to make the NCAA Tournament to go along with their second-place finish in the conference.[2]

The 1997 transition to the Big 12 did not treat the Cyclones well. During their first nine seasons as a member of the Big 12, they were only able to win 13 out of 59 matches in conference play.

Christy Johnson-Lynch (2005–present)

The hiring of Christy Johnson-Lynch in 2005 brought new life to the Cyclones as she has taken them to new heights. She took the Cyclones to the second round of the NCAA tournament in 2006 and has returned every year since.[3] This includes three Sweet 16 teams and two runs to Elite 8.[4] She has produced 22 AVCA All-Americans.

Record
Record[5]
Big Eight (1973–1996)
Year Head Coach Overall Record Conference Record Conference Standing Postseason
1973 Gloria Crosby 22-8 – – –
1974 Gloria Crosby 23-9 – – –
1975 Kay Pundt 49-31 – – –
1976 Diane Hale 15-13-1 – 6th –
1977 Diane Hale 18-30-1 – T-4th –
1978 Sharon Hitsman 19-29-3 – T-6th –
1979 Sharon Hitsman 27-29-3 – T-4th –
1980 Sharon Hitsman 39-22-1 – T-5th –
1981 Mary Fischl 24-22-1 – T-5th –
1982 Mary Fischl 17–18 5-5 3rd –
1983 Mary Fischl 18-13 5-5 4th –
1984 Mary Fischl 21-9 6-5 3rd –
1985 Vicki Mealer 15-15 1–9 6th –
1986 Vicki Mealer 13–15 4–6 4th
1987 Vicki Mealer 20-11 8-4 3rd –
1988 Vicki Mealer 12–17 4–8 4th –
1989 Vicki Mealer 17-17 6-6 4th –
1990 Vicki Mealer 22-12 8-4 3rd –
1991 Vicki Mealer 15-12 6-6 T-3rd –
1992 21-11 7-5 3rd –
1993 Jackie Nunez 9–19 5–7 T-4th –
1994 Jackie Nunez 24-11 8-4 3rd –
1995 Jackie Nunez 22-12 8-4 T-2nd NCAA Second Round
1996 Jackie Nunez 7–25 3–17 10th –
Big 12 (1996–Present)
Year Head Coach Overall Record Conference Record Conference Standing Postseason
1997 Jackie Nunez 10–23 1–19 11th –
1998 Kerry Miller 3–29 1–19 11th –
1999 Linda Crum 3–24 1–19 11th –
2000 Linda Crum 2–27 0–20 11th –
2001 Linda Crum 4–22 1–19 11th –
2002 Linda Crum 10–22 1–19 11th –
2003 Linda Crum 12–19 4–16 8th –
2004 Linda Crum 8–21 1–19 11th –
2005 Christy Johnson-Lynch 16-15 9-11 T-6th –
2006 Christy Johnson-Lynch 21-11 12-8 T-4th NCAA Second Round
2007 Christy Johnson-Lynch 19-14 11-9 5th NCAA Sweet 16
2008 Christy Johnson-Lynch 22-13 11-9 T-4th NCAA Elite 8
2009 Christy Johnson-Lynch 27-5 17-3 2nd NCAA Sweet 16
2010 Christy Johnson-Lynch 20-9 13-7 3rd NCAA First Round
2011 Christy Johnson-Lynch 25-6 13-3 2nd NCAA Elite 8
2012 Christy Johnson-Lynch 22-8 13-3 2nd NCAA Sweet 16
2013 Christy Johnson-Lynch 18-10 11-5 T-3rd NCAA First Round
2014 Christy Johnson-Lynch 19-10 10-6 T-2nd NCAA Second Round
2015 Christy Johnson-Lynch 19-11 11-5 3rd NCAA Second Round
2016 Christy Johnson-Lynch 18-11 10-6 3rd NCAA First Round
2017 Christy Johnson-Lynch 22-7 11-5 T-3rd NCAA Second Round
2018 Christy Johnson-Lynch 21-13 9-7 T-3rd NIVC Champions
2019 Christy Johnson-Lynch 17-12 8-8 4th NCAA First Round
Total – 847–751-10 263–339 – 22-14

Individual awards

All-Americans
All-Americans[6]
Year Player Type
2006Erin BoeveHonorable Mention
2008Kaylee Manns
Ashley Mass
Victoria Henson		Second Team
Third Team
Honorable Mention
2009Ashley Mass
Kaylee Manns
Victoria Henson		First Team
Second Team
Third Team
2010Victoria Henson
Ashley Mass
Jamie Straube		First Team
Third Team
Honorable Mention
2011Alison Landwehr
Carly Jenson
Kristen Hahn
Jamie Straube		First Team
Second Team
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
2012Kristen Hahn
Alison Landwehr
Victoria Hurtt		Second Team
Third Team
Honorable Mention
2013Kristen Hahn
Mackenzie Bigbee		Second Team
Honorable Mention
2014Caitlin NolanThird Team
2015Caitlin NolanSecond Team
2016Jess SchabenHonorable Mention

See also

References
  1. "ISU Highlights". Iowa State University Trademark Licensing Office. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  2. "Iowa State University Department of Athletics, Women's Volleyball Subject Files, RS 24/15/1, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library".
  3. "Iowa State Athletics".
  4. "Reed: Johnson-Lynch upgrades Iowa State volleyball". 28 October 2009.
  5. "Iowa State Athletics" (PDF).
  6. "AVCA All-American Awards - American Volleyball Coaches Association, LLC".
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