CHARLOTTE, NC (October 3, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) kicked off its annual Volleyball Round Up earlier today at Fayetteville State University, bringing all 12 member institutions together for a full weekend of conference competition.

Hosted inside Capel Arena, the Round Up spans October 3–5 and features a packed slate of matches that provide fans and coaches an early look at CIAA volleyball. With every institution represented, the event has already delivered exciting matchups and will continue to showcase the depth and talent of the conference throughout the weekend.
This year’s Round Up also coincides with Volleyball Officials Appreciation Week, giving the CIAA an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedication, professionalism, and vital role of its officials in maintaining the integrity of competition.

“CIAA officials are an essential part of the student-athlete experience,” said CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker. “Their commitment, fairness, and consistency ensure that our games are played with integrity and respect. We’re proud to honor their contributions during Volleyball Officials Appreciation Week and thank Chanel Davis, our Volleyball Coordinator of Officials, for her leadership in developing and supporting our officiating staff.”

Live Streaming
You can catch all the action on the CIAA Sports Network: https://www.theciaasn.com/

Schedule & Results
The full schedule, match results & stats are being updated in real time on the official CIAA Sports website.

Event Highlights

• Opening-day matches have set the tone with competitive play across the board.
• Coaches and student-athletes are using this Round Up to build rhythm ahead of the conference season.
• The CIAA proudly joins institutions nationwide in recognizing Volleyball Officials Appreciation Week, honoring those who make competition possible.
• Special recognition goes to Chanel Davis, CIAA Volleyball Coordinator of Officials, for her leadership in advancing and supporting CIAA officiating.
• The action inside Capel Arena continues tomorrow and Sunday, offering fans a chance to see some of the conference’s top players in one location.

Media Contact
Anna M. Butzlaff
Associate Commissioner, Strategic Communications & External Partnerships
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)
Email: abutzlaff@theciaa.com | Phone: 704-910-2133

About the CIAA
Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first, and longest running, African American athletic conference in the U.S. and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, for both 2018 and 2019.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 12 member institutions: Bowie State University, Bluefield State University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University.

For more information on the CIAA, visit theciaa.com and follow the conference on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.