Hey! Does anyone have information about Illinois volleyball rankings? I'm a junior looking for colleges with great volleyball teams and wanted to know if there's a decent scene in Illinois. Thanks!
Hello! Illinois definitely has some strong volleyball programs at the collegiate level. While I can't provide specific rankings, since ranking sites don't typically sort schools by state, here are some notable schools in Illinois with strong volleyball teams that are worth looking into:
1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) - UIUC has a competitive NCAA Division I women's volleyball program, and they've consistently been ranked in the top 25 national rankings. They have a rich history of success in the Big Ten Conference and have made multiple appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
2. Illinois State University (ISU) - ISU also has a strong NCAA Division I women's volleyball program. The Redbirds have frequently been successful in the Missouri Valley Conference and have participated in the NCAA Tournament.
3. Loyola University Chicago - Loyola has an up-and-coming NCAA Division I women's volleyball program in the Missouri Valley Conference. They have been improving their performance in recent years and could be an interesting choice if you want to be part of a growing program.
4. Lewis University - For those looking for a great Division II option, Lewis University has a strong men's and women's volleyball program. Their teams regularly compete in the NCAA Division II Tournament and have had success in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
5. Wheaton College - Wheaton, a Division III school, is known to have a competitive women's volleyball team. They consistently compete at a high level in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and occasionally participate in the NCAA Division III Tournament.
These are just a few examples of the strong volleyball programs you can find in Illinois. Make sure to research each school further to see which program and college might be the best fit for you academically and personally, as well as athletically. Best of luck!
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