The Cardinals are a charter member of the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA), which they have been competing in since the varsity program's inception in 1964.

They are the fourth-winningest collegiate men's volleyball program, and second by total wins, with an overall record of 1242-527 (.701) over 59 seasons.

Dr. Don Shondell founded the men's volleyball program and served as its first head coach.

[1] Dr. Shondell was the head coach of the men's volleyball program for 34 years and amassed a record of 769-280-6 (.732).

Walton remained the head coach of the men's volleyball program for 23 seasons until his retirement in 2021.