# Collegiate volleyball competition updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/collegiate-volleyball-competition-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-18T20:01:26.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Hawkeye Invitational volleyball tournament commenced at Xtream Arena, featuring the University of Iowa, the University of the Incarnate Word, Southern Illinois, and Missouri State. At the start of the event, Iowa was led by setter Jenna Meitzler and middle hitter Liv Mogridge.

Following the tournament, the University of Iowa secured an 8-3 record after a five-set victory against West Florida. During that match, Hallie Steponaitis recorded a career-high 14 kills, while Jenna Meitzler achieved her fourth double-double of the season. In separate action at the Lucky Aces Volleyball Invitational in Las Vegas, UCLA defeated Iowa State in straight sets.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Iowa Hawkeyes defeat Northern Iowa 55-0 in dominant shutout

No. 18 Iowa defeated Northern Iowa 55-0 in a dominant football shutout, highlighted by 422 rushing yards and three different running backs exceeding 100 yards.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/collegiate-volleyball-iowa-defeats-west-florida-and-ucla-sweeps-iowa-state

### 2026-09-09: Hawkeye Invitational volleyball tournament begins at Xtream Arena

The Hawkeye Invitational volleyball tournament takes place at Xtream Arena, featuring Iowa, Southern Illinois, Missouri State, and the University of the Incarnate Word.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hawkeye-invitational-volleyball-tournament-begins-at-xtream-arena

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