Salukis Fall to Panthers

Southern Illinoise University Athletics

11/07/2026 | 6:32:00 | Women's Volleyball

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The Saluki volleyball squad looked to shock the Northern Iowa Panthers on Saturday at McLeod Center.

After falling on Friday to Drake, Southern looked to bounce back and make a statement against the Missouri Valley-leading Northern Iowa Panthers. The first set opened with Panther attack after attack. The Panthers recorded 53 total attempts, but Southern held them to only 17 kills and a 0.189 hitting percentage. However, some short runs and a .063 Saluki hitting percentage got the best of the Dawgs. UNI took set one 25-17.

Set two saw Northern Iowa blow things open. The Panthers jumped out to a…