Bowie State University women’s volleyball will visit Norfolk State University at 6 p.m. Eastern Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Gill Gymnasium in Norfolk, Virginia. The nonconference match marks Bowie State’s final road contest before CIAA play.
Bowie State Opens Season 2-2
Bowie State enters the match with a 2-2 record after playing four matches at the Fairmont State Classic on Aug. 28-29. The Bulldogs opened with a 3-0 loss to Fairmont State, followed by a 3-1 victory over Lees-McRae.
Bowie State then lost to Anderson (S.C.) in three sets before defeating Lees-McRae again. Head coach Edric Poitier enters his fifth season leading the program.
The Bulldogs finished the 2025 season with a 14-18 overall record and a 9-7 CIAA record before advancing to the semifinals of the CIAA Championship Tournament. Bowie State returns nine players and added transfer setter Gabby Hale, who earned First Team All-CIAA honors at Bluefield State last season and was selected to the 2026 Preseason All-CIAA Team.
Norfolk State Also Enters at 2-2
Norfolk State enters the match with a 2-2 record in 2026. The Spartans opened with a 3-1 loss to USC Upstate, then defeated Elon 3-1.
Norfolk State later lost to Old Dominion in three sets before earning a 3-2 victory over Hampton. Head coach Kathy Bullock enters her eighth season leading the Spartans.
Norfolk State finished the 2025 season with a 5-24 overall record and a 3-11 MEAC record.
Bowie State’s CIAA Schedule Begins Sept. 21
After Tuesday’s match, Bowie State will host Virginia State at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at A.C. Jordan Arena in a CIAA contest. The Bulldogs will then host Elizabeth City State and Virginia Union in consecutive conference matches.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Bowie State University women’s volleyball enters the Norfolk State University match at 2-2 after splitting four matches at the Fairmont State Classic. The contest gives Bowie State one final nonconference road matchup before CIAA play begins.
Both teams enter at 2-2, while Bowie State brings back nine players and adds Gabby Hale after her First Team All-CIAA season at Bluefield State.
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