Wiley's Double-Double Falls Short as Oakwood Stumbles Against Tennessee Southern
Alexis Wiley turned in a stellar performance with 12 assists and 10 digs, but the Ambassadors couldn't overcome Tennessee Southern's relentless attack in a straight-sets loss (25-17, 25-19, 25-19). Oakwood's record slipped to 12-9 with the sweep, while the Firehawks improved to 13-9 and completed the season series dominance. Kamaria Murray led the offensive charge for Oakwood with eight kills, but it simply wasn't enough as Tennessee Southern's Emma Beardsley (9 kills) and defensive anchor Isabella Garza (game-high 15 digs) proved too much to handle. Read More
Texas Southern Stuns Southern in Five-Set Thriller on Senior Night 🎉
In one of Monday's most dramatic showdowns, Texas Southern rallied from a two-set deficit to edge Southern 3-2 (23-25, 22-25, 25-19, 25-18, 15-7) in a heart-pounding SWAC battle. Playing on Senior Night at the Health & Physical Education Arena, the Tigers showed championship grit, storming back when the Jaguars had them on the ropes. The momentum shift was palpable—and the emotional victory provided the perfect send-off for the TSU seniors. This five-set battle showcased exactly the kind of resilience that wins playoff runs. Read More
Jackson State Stays Red-Hot, Completes SWAC Sweep Over Mississippi Valley State
The Tigers continued their remarkable Southwestern Athletic Conference surge Monday night, dismantling Mississippi Valley State in straight sets (25-17, 25-12, 25-20) on the road. This season sweep underscores Jackson State's dominance in SWAC play and their trajectory toward postseason contention. With crisp execution and suffocating defense, JSU is building the kind of momentum that turns regular-season records into tournament success. Read More
Fayetteville State (17-4) Remains CIAA Juggernaut with Dominant Road Sweep ⚡
The Broncos delivered a masterclass Saturday evening, crushing Johnson C. Smith in straight sets (25-14, 25-15, 25-12) to extend their conference win streak and cement their position near the CIAA summit. With a 13-1 conference record, Fayetteville State is playing the kind of _volleyball that dreams are made of_—controlled, efficient, and utterly relentless. The margin of dominance speaks volumes about their championship readiness. Read More
Weekly Honors: Elite Performances Across Every Conference 🏆
The accolades are flying: Fort Valley State's Benaye Kyle, Imani Stokes, and Morgan Hebert earned SIAC Player of the Week honors, North Carolina Central's Kamren Harper was named MEAC Player of the Week after a perfect weekend, and Coppin State's Coco Figueroa claimed her _third_ MEAC Defensive Player of the Week award—a league-leading distinction. Meanwhile, Shaw's Lady Bears dominated Claflin on Senior Night (25-11, 25-12, 25-10), and Stillman College made their home finale unforgettable with a sweep over USSU. The caliber of play across HBCUs is at an all-time high. Read More | CIAA Honors | MEAC Honors
Championship season is officially here, and the intensity is unmistakable. From Five-set thrillers that test nerves to dominant sweeps that announce title aspirations—every match now carries weight. Conference standings are tightening, postseason positions are being fought for, and players are leaving everything on the court. Norfolk State heads to Hampton for the "Battle of the Bay" rematch, Prairie View continues its SWAC dominance, and the CIAA race is wide open.
So here's the question that matters: Which team have you got winning it all this year? 🏐 Is it Fayetteville State's juggernaut CIAA squad, Jackson State's SWAC renaissance, or a dark horse we haven't seen coming? Drop your predictions in the comments—the tournament is calling, and these teams are ready to answer.
