The Iowa State Cyclones women's volleyball is the team represents Iowa State University (ISU) and they compete in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I. The team is currently coached by Christy Johnson-Lynch, she is in her 22nd year at Iowa State. The Cyclones play their home matches at Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State's campus.

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 then 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.

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 returned every year until 2018. This includes three Sweet 16 teams and two runs to Elite 8. She has produced 22 AVCA All-Americans.

Record

RecordYearHead CoachOverall RecordConference RecordConference StandingPostseason 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 –YearHead CoachOverall RecordConference RecordConference StandingPostseason 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 2020 Christy Johnson-Lynch 8–12 5–9 6th – 2021 Christy Johnson-Lynch 16–12 8-8 4th NCAA First Round 2022 Christy Johnson-Lynch 20–12 10–6 4th NCAA Second Round 2023 Christy Johnson-Lynch 20–10 11–7 T-4th NCAA First Round Total – 911–797-10 297–369 – 23–17

Individual awards

All-Americans

All-AmericansYearPlayerType 2006 Erin Boeve Honorable Mention 2008 Kaylee MannsAshley MassVictoria Henson Second TeamThird TeamHonorable Mention 2009 Ashley MassKaylee MannsVictoria Henson First TeamSecond TeamThird Team 2010 Victoria HensonAshley MassJamie Straube First TeamThird TeamHonorable Mention 2011 Alison LandwehrCarly JensonKristen HahnJamie Straube First TeamSecond TeamHonorable MentionHonorable Mention 2012 Kristen HahnAlison LandwehrVictoria Hurtt Second TeamThird TeamHonorable Mention 2013 Kristen HahnMackenzie Bigbee Second TeamHonorable Mention 2014 Caitlin Nolan Third Team 2015 Caitlin Nolan Second Team 2016 Jess Schaben Honorable Mention

See also List of NCAA Division I women's volleyball programs

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