The Bowie State University women’s volleyball team will compete in six Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association matches during the first CIAA Round-Up of the 2026 season, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 4, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Winston-Salem State University will host the three-day event.
Bowie State enters the Round-Up with a 3-5 overall record and a 1-2 mark in CIAA play. The Bowie State Bulldogs earned their first conference victory Monday with a 3-0 sweep of Virginia Union University at A.C. Jordan Arena, snapping a three-match conference losing streak.
Bowie State University Women’s Volleyball Round-Up Schedule
Bowie State will play two matches each day during the conference event. The schedule is:
- Friday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.: Bowie State vs. Bluefield State University in Winston-Salem, N.C.
- Friday, Oct. 2, 3 p.m.: Bowie State vs. Johnson C. Smith University in Winston-Salem, N.C.
- Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.: Bowie State vs. Claflin University in Winston-Salem, N.C.
- Saturday, Oct. 3, 3 p.m.: Bowie State vs. Livingstone College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
- Sunday, Oct. 4, 9 a.m.: Bowie State vs. Fayetteville State University in Winston-Salem, N.C.
- Sunday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.: Bowie State vs. Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Bulldogs Enter Round-Up After Virginia Union Sweep
Abena Asomani-Martin led Bowie State against Virginia Union University with nine kills, a .643 hitting percentage and eight digs. Taylor Johnson added eight kills, seven digs, two service aces and three total blocks, while Jy’Asha Cousins recorded five kills and five total blocks.
Gabrielle Hale directed the offense with 27 assists, three kills and one service ace in the victory. Hale has recorded 56 assists across Bowie State’s last two matches, including 29 assists against Elizabeth City State.
Marte provided stability in the back row, while Jy’Asha Cousins and Melisa Anacius supplied a presence at the net. Bowie State opened CIAA play against Virginia State, Elizabeth City State and Virginia Union before entering the Round-Up.
Bowie State University Women’s Volleyball Team’s Remaining CIAA Schedule
After the first Round-Up, Bowie State is scheduled to visit Shaw University on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in Raleigh, N.C., and Elizabeth City State on Oct. 12. The Bulldogs are then scheduled to compete in a second CIAA Round-Up from Oct. 16-18 in Petersburg, Va., hosted by Virginia State University.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Bowie State enters the first CIAA Round-Up with a 1-2 conference record and momentum from its 3-0 victory over Virginia Union University. The six-match schedule will give the Bulldogs three consecutive days of conference competition in Winston-Salem.
Asomani-Martin, Johnson, Hale and Cousins each contributed in multiple areas during the Virginia Union victory. Their production will be important as Bowie State moves into the next phase of its CIAA schedule.
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