SALISBURY, NC — Livingstone College volleyball is projected to finish seventh in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) as the conference announced its 2026 Preseason All-CIAA Volleyball Team and Predicted Order of Finish.
The Blue Bears moved up one spot from last year's preseason projection, entering the 2026 season at No. 7 in a conference featuring 12 competitive volleyball programs.
Livingstone's preseason ranking comes after a 2025 campaign in which the Blue Bears qualified for the CIAA Championship. Livingstone's season came to an end in the championship quarterfinals, where the Blue Bears faced Virginia State University.
Bryant Named to Preseason All-CIAA Team
Adding to the excitement surrounding the upcoming season, Livingstone right side hitter
Da'Maia Bryant has been selected to the 2026 Preseason All-CIAA Volleyball Team.
Bryant represents the Blue Bears as one of the conference's preseason honorees, giving Livingstone an individual standout to watch as the team prepares for another competitive season.
2026 CIAA Predicted Order of Finish
- Fayetteville State University
- Shaw University
- Virginia State University
- Winston-Salem State University
- Bluefield State University
- Bowie State University
- Livingstone College
- Virginia Union University
- Claflin University
- Elizabeth City State University
- Johnson C. Smith University
- Lincoln University (PA)
