Iowa State volleyball enters Big 12 conference play

Iowa State athletics is entering Big 12 conference play this week, beginning with the volleyball team. The Cyclones are scheduled to face Texas Tech on Friday, September 25, before returning home to host UCF on Sunday, September 27.

Key individual milestones for the volleyball program include Rachel Van Gorp being named to the AVCA Player of the Year Watch List and becoming the first libero on the Big 12 Preseason Team. Additionally, head coach Christy Johnson-Lynch holds a 15-6 record in Big 12 openers as she enters her 22nd season leading the program.