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NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The 2021 Women’s Volleyball Championship bracket is set and features the top six teams in the league competing for a Conference Tournament title.

The tournament begins with No. 3 Elmhurst hosting No. 6 North Park, and No. 4 Wheaton hosting No. 5 Millikin on Tuesday, November 2 at 7 p.m. 

Regular season champion and No. 1 seed Illinois Wesleyan will host the semifinal match against either Wheaton or Millikin, while No. 2 seed Carthage will host the other semifinal match vs. Elmhurst and North Park winner. Both semifinal contests will be played on Thursday, November 4 at 7 p.m.

Thursday's semifinal winners will play for the tournament title at the highest remaining seed on Saturday, November 6 at a time to be determined. The tournament champion will earn the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship.

Be sure to check out the 2021 CCIW Women's Volleyball Tournament page for additional information.

Tournament Schedule (Subject to Change)

Tuesday, November 2 (First Round)
#6 North Park @ #3 Elmhurst, 7 p.m. Live Video | Live Stats
#5 Millikin @ #4 Wheaton, 7 p.m. Live Video | 

Thursday, November 4 (Semifinals)
3/6 Winner @ #2 Carthage, 7 p.m.
4/5 Winner @ #1 Illinois Wesleyan, 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 6 (Championship)
Semifinal Winners @ Highest Remaining Seed, TBD

Tournament Team Capsules

#1 Illinois Wesleyan - Roster | Coaching Staff | 2021 Schedule | 2021 Statistics
Head Coach: Kim Nelson-Brown (26th season)
2021 Record (CCIW, Overall): 7-1, 17-12
Kills Leader: Courtney McAuliffe (277 - 2.66 avg.)
Digs Leader: Faith Washko (286 - 3.86 avg.)
Assists Leader: Madi Corey (531 - 5.11 avg.)
CCIW Regular Season Titles (last): 5 (2021)
CCIW Tournament Appearances, 2005-Present (last): 7 (2019)
CCIW Tournament Titles, 1986-Present (last): 3 (2018)

#2 Carthage - Roster | Coaching Staff | 2021 Schedule | 2021 Statistics
Head Coach: Leanne Ulmer (21st season)
2021 Record (CCIW, Overall): 6-2, 19-10
Kills Leader: Haley Horner (455 - 3.92 avg.)
Digs Leader: Aubree Bucheger (482 - 4.19 avg.)
Assists Leader: Jenna Millen (856 - 7.78 avg)
CCIW Regular Season Titles (last): 12 (2019)
CCIW Tournament Appearances, 2005-Present (last): 16 (2019)
CCIW Tournament Titles, 1986-Present (last): 13 (2019)

#3 Elmhurst - Roster | Coaching Staff | 2021 Schedule | 2021 Statistics
Head Coach: Julie Hall (29th season)
2021 Record (CCIW, Overall): 6-2, 16-12
Kills Leader: Taylor Zurliene (301 - 3.04 avg.)
Digs Leader: Val Thomas (494 - 4.84 avg.)
Assists Leader: Erin Murray (662 - 7.20 avg.)
CCIW Regular Season Titles (last): 9 (2004)
CCIW Tournament Appearances, 2005-Present (last): 11 (2019)
CCIW Tournament Titles, 1986-Present (last): 10 (2005)

#4 Wheaton - Roster | Coaching Staff | 2021 Schedule | 2021 Statistics
Head Coach: Stephanie Schmidt (5th season)
2021 Record (CCIW, Overall): 5-3, 13-16
Kills Leader: Colleen Smith (294 - 2.72 avg.)
Digs Leader: Allie High (538 - 4.98 avg.)
Assists Leader: Marlee Anderson (501 - 5.27 avg.)
CCIW Regular Season Titles (last): 1 (1989)
CCIW Tournament Appearances, 2005-Present (last): 10 (2019)
CCIW Tournament Titles, 1986-Present (last): 1 (1989)

#5 Millikin - Roster | Coaching Staff | 2021 Schedule | 2021 Statistics
Head Coach: Debbie Kiick (21st season)
2021 Record (CCIW, Overall): 5-3, 20-10
Kills Leader: Tori Stuart (414 - 3.60 avg.)
Digs Leader: Julianna Vassallo (422 - 3.77 avg.)
Assists Leader: Reece Brown (557 - 8.07 avg.) 
CCIW Regular Season Titles (last): 7 (2017)
CCIW Tournament Appearances, 2005-Present (last): 14 (2019)
CCIW Tournament Titles, 1986-Present (last): 4 (2016)

#6 North Park - Roster | Coaching Staff | 2021 Schedule | 2021 Statistics
Head Coach: Mike Sopocy (3rd season)
2021 Record (CCIW, Overall): 3-5, 19-10
Kills Leader: Adriana Rodriguez (328 - 3.25 avg.)
Digs Leader: Christina Gatta (340 - 3.15 avg.)
Assists Leader: Christina Gatta (1,016 - 9.41 avg.)
CCIW Regular Season Titles (last): 2 (2001)
CCIW Tournament Appearances, 2005-Present (last): 2 (2018)
CCIW Tournament Titles, 1986-Present (last): none
   
The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) was founded in 1946 and currently services nine member institutions including Augustana College (Rock Island, IL), Carroll University (Waukesha, WI), Carthage College (Kenosha, WI), Elmhurst College (Elmhurst, IL), Illinois Wesleyan University (Bloomington, IL), Millikin University (Decatur, IL), North Central College (Naperville, IL), North Park University (Chicago, IL) and Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL). During the 2018-19 academic year, the CCIW honored over 2,200 academic all-conference recipients, 18 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, 43 CoSIDA Academic All-District recipients, and over 100 all-Americans.