Women's Volleyball

Varsity

DateTimeOpponentHome or AwayResult
Sep 12:00pmIowa Wesleyan CollegeAwayW, 3-0
Sep 14:00pmRobert Morris - PeoriaAwayW, 3-0
Sep 16:00pmMonmouth CollegeAwayL, 1-3
Sep 47:00pmAugustana CollegeAwayL, 0-3
Sep 7Illinois Wesleyan University TournamentAway
Sep 75:00pmI.W.U. Tourney - Fontbonne UniversityAwayW, 3-1
Sep 77:00pmI.W.U. Tourney - Illinois CollegeAwayW, 3-1
Sep 81:00pmI.W.U. Tourney - Monmouth CollegeAwayL, 1-3
Sep 83:00pmI.W.U. Tourney - Illinois Wesleyan UniversityAwayL, 0-3
Sep 117:00pmBenedictine University-SpringfieldLaughlin CenterW, 3-0
Sep 137:00pmRobert Morris - PeoriaAwayW, 3-0
Sep 1511:00amI.U. Northwest Tri - Mt. Mary CollegeAwayW, 3-0
Sep 151:00pmI.U. Northwest Tri - I.U. NorthwestAwayW, 3-0
Sep 187:00pmGreenville CollegeAwayW, 3-0
Sep 213:00pmKnox College Tourney - Knox CollegeAwayW, 3-0
Sep 215:00pmKnox College Tourney - Iowa Wesleyan UniversityAwayW, 3-1
Sep 2212:00pmKnox College Tourney - Buena Vista UniversityAwayL, 1-3
Sep 222:00pmKnox College Tourney - William Penn UniversityAwayL, 1-3
Oct 53:30pmEureka CollegeLaughlin CenterW, 3-0
Oct 57:30pmAugustana CollegeLaughlin CenterW, 3-2
Oct 610:00amNorth Central CollegeAwayL, 1-3
Oct 612:00pmIllinois WesleyanAwayL, 2-3
Oct 87:00pmSt. Louis Community CollegeLaughlin CenterW, 3-0
Oct 107:00pmEureka CollegeAwayW, 3-0
Oct 124:00pmSt. Louis College of PharmacyAwayW, 3-1
Oct 125:00pmOakland City UniversityAwayL, 0-3
Oct 134:00pmMidway UniversityAwayW, 3-1
Oct 135:00pmOakland City UniversityAwayL, 0-3
Oct 177:00pmGreenville CollegeLaughlin CenterL, 1-3
Oct 197:00pmMoody Bible InstituteAwayW, 3-0
Oct 226:00pmBenedictine UniversityAwayW, 3-0
Oct 263:00pmRegional Tournament - Great Lakes Christian CollegeAwayW, 3-0
Oct 266:00pmRegional Tournament - Moody Bible CollegeAwayW, 3-1
Oct 2712:00pmMaranatha Baptist Bible CollegeAwayL, 2-3
Oct 297:00pmRobert Morris-PeoriaLaughlin CenterW, 3-0
Nov 8NCCAA II National TournamentAway
Nov 82:00pmOhio Christian UniversityAwayW, 3-0
Nov 86:00pmCairn UniversityAwayW, 3-1
Nov 912:00pmWest Coast Baptist CollegeAwayW, 3-0
Nov 94:00pmMaranatha Baptist Bible CollegeAwayL, 0-3
Nov 1010:00amClearwater Christian CollegeAwayL, 0-3
Overall25-14

Junior Varsity

DateTimeOpponentHome or AwayResult
Sep 177:00pmMillikin UniversityLaughlin Center
Oct 17:00pmConcordia UniversityAway
Oct 117:00pmMillikin UniversityAway
Oct 167:00pmIllinois College JVLaughlin Center
Oct 17Lincoln CollegeLaughlin Center

Excellence is our expectation. Here at Lincoln Christian University we have a tradition of winning.That includes 17 consecutive appearances at the National Finals Tournament, 10 final four appearances, 4 second place finishes, and 2 National Championships.

Our success is also measured by the spiritual development of the young Christian women that participate in our program. The student-athletes at LCU are pushed to be as excellent off the court just as they are on the court. We have been recognized as a team for academic excellence by receiving the AVCA All-Academic Team Award 7 times in the last 8 years. Each year we have numerous individual athletes receive the Academic All American Award. At Lincoln Christian University, you will grow spiritually, athletically, and be prepared for a life of service and success on and off the court.

Do you want to play for a team that has contended for the National Title 17 consecutive years? Do you want to work with a coaching staff that strives to make you the best player you can be? Do you want to be a part of a team that loves and supports you? Would you like to have a coach that cares about you as a person? If you're interested, fill out an Athletic Recruit-Me form today. I look forward to talking with you soon!

Dave Donnelly
Head Women's Volleyball Coach

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Dave Donnelly

Head Volleyball Coach

Dave Donnelly was hired in the Spring of 2012 to take over the Women’s Volleyball Program. In his first year in charge, Coach Donnelly led his team to a #3 seed and Final Four appearance at the NCCAA II National Tournament, while posting a record of 25-14.  He also kept his team in the NCCAA II Top-Ten rankings for the entirety of his first year. Previously, he has served as the Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach at LCU for 4 years. Prior to that, Coach Donnelly has coached club volleyball for 14 years, Clinton Jr. High for 9 years, and assisted at Clinton High School for 3 years. Coach Donnelly is looking forward to continuing to build upon the streak of 17 national tournament appearances for the LCU Women’s Volleyball Program.

Dave resides in Clinton with his wife Alisa to which he has been married to for twenty seven years. They have three daughters: Mandy, Megan, and Emma.


Margie Gehres

Assistant Volleyball Coach

Margie Gehres was hired in the Spring of 2012 to become the new Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach.  Margie played high school volleyball at Sacred Heart Griffin in Springfield, IL followed by one year of college volleyball at Graceland University in Lamoni, IA. Margie is wife to Richard and homeschool mom to Sarah, Kate & Rose.


Megan Donnelly

Assistant Volleyball Coach; Head JV Volleyball Coach

Megan Donnelly was hired in the Summer of 2012 to be an Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach and the Head JV Volleyball Coach.  Megan is no stranger to the LCU program, having played for 4 years.  During her 4 years as a setter for LCU, Megan set numerous school records and attained multiple regional and national honors.  She is a 3-time NCCAA All-American and was also the NCCAA National Player of the Year for Women’s Volleyball her senior year.

NCCAA

Lincoln Christian University is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association.