Bowie State Volleyball Predicted 4th in CIAA North

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in conjunction with its Volleyball Coaches Association announces the 2016 Predicted Order of Finish.

Winston-Salem State University has been predicted to lead the conference this season after earning its first-ever CIAA Volleyball Championship title in 2015. The Rams breezed through last year's championship tournament bracket with a 3-0 win over Lincoln (Pa.) University and went 3-1 versus Virginia State University, earning a championship game appearance. After defeating Shaw University 3-1 in the final contest, WSSU advanced to the first round of the Atlantic Region Tournament. The Rams finished last year 22-8 overall and 15-1 in conference play.

Bowie State volleyball will open on Saturday, September 3rd with a road tri-match vs. Central Pennsylvania College and Notre Dame of Maryland University.

2016 CIAA Predicted Order of Finish

Winston-Salem State (1st South - 104 pts.)

Chowan (1st North - 93 pts.)

Shaw (2nd South - 92 pts.)

Virginia State (2nd North - 88 pts.)

Fayetteville State (3rd South - 68 pts.)

Virginia Union (3rd North - 58 pts.)

Saint Augustine's (4th South - 40 pts.)

Livingstone (5th South - 34 pts.)

Johnson C. Smith (6th South - 33 pts.)

Bowie State (4th North - 24 pts.)

Lincoln (Pa.) (5th North - 24 pts.)

Elizabeth City State (6th North - 14 pts.)