The Bowie State women’s volleyball team will travel to Richmond, Va., on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, to face Virginia Union University in a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association match. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Barco-Stevens Hall.
Bowie State enters the matchup with an 11-12 overall record and an 8-9 CIAA mark. The Bulldogs split their final two matches at the second CIAA Round-Up on Oct. 18, defeating Claflin University, 3-1, before falling to Livingstone College, 3-0.
Bowie State women’s volleyball team looks to build on Round-Up finish
Bowie State finished the second CIAA Round-Up with a 3-3 record and earned victories over Johnson C. Smith University, Bluefield State University and Claflin University. Against Claflin, the Bulldogs recorded 47 kills, hit .258 and totaled eight service aces and five blocks.
Entering the week, Bowie State had recorded 889 kills, 795 assists, 151 service aces and 185.5 total blocks. The Bulldogs were averaging 10.2 kills and 13.8 digs per set.
Taylor Johnson leads Bowie State attack
Taylor Johnson leads Bowie State with 160 kills and is averaging 1.98 kills per set. She also has 20 service aces and 160 digs.
Johnson recorded 16 kills, three service aces and 19.5 points against Claflin while hitting .351. Abena Asomani-Martin ranks second on the team with 145 kills and has added 198 digs and 19 service aces.
Gabrielle Hale leads Bowie State with 591 assists. Hale also has 137 digs, 43 total blocks and 28 service aces.
Virginia Union University enters rematch at home
Virginia Union University enters the rematch with a 9-13 overall record and a 6-10 CIAA mark after a 3-1 loss to Winston-Salem State University on Oct. 18. The Lady Panthers won the opening set, 25-20, before Winston-Salem State captured the final three sets.
Virginia Union also defeated Bluefield State University, 3-1, on Oct. 18. The Panthers recorded 49 kills, nine service aces and 91 digs in that victory, with Madison Hill contributing 14 kills and Alana Simmons adding 13 kills and seven service aces.
Bowie State won first meeting
Bowie State defeated Virginia Union University, 3-0, on Sept. 28 at A.C. Jordan Arena. The Bulldogs won the sets by scores of 25-19, 25-16 and 25-17.
Bowie State recorded 34 kills, hit .355 and totaled eight service aces, 12 blocks and 32 digs in the September victory. Monday’s match will be the second meeting between the CIAA opponents this season.
Remaining Bowie State schedule
Bowie State has three regular-season conference matches remaining after the Virginia Union match. The Bulldogs will host Lincoln University (Pa.) on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. at A.C. Jordan Arena.
Bowie State will then host Shaw University on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. for Senior Night. Additional information is available through Bowie State University Athletics.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The rematch gives the Bowie State women’s volleyball team another opportunity to compete against Virginia Union University after winning the first meeting in three sets. Bowie State enters with an 11-12 record, while Virginia Union enters at 9-13.
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