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Chowan University 2 0 14 V o l l e y ba l l M ed i a G ui d e
C IAA Ch ampions
20 0 9, 20 10
D iv i s io n a l C h a m pio n s
20 0 9, 2 0 10 , 2 0 1 2
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Quick Facts
Location: Murfreesboro, NC
Enrollment:: 1,400
President: Dr. M. Christopher White
Nickname: Hawks
School Colors: Blue and White
Athletic Director: Ozzie McFarlan
Head Coach: Dawn Peipher
Years at Chowan: 1st Season
Facility: Helms Center
Capacity: 2000
Affiliation: NCAA Division II
Conference: CIAA
CU H awks V o lley ba l l Con tact In fo rma ti on
Dawn Peipher
Head Coach
(252) 398-6434
Ashley Wells
Administrative Assistant
(252) 398-1239
Allie Kolezynski
Dir. Of Athletic Communications
(252) 398-6378
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Table of Contents
Quick Facts/Contact Information 1
Roster 2
Institutional Information 3
Head Coach 4
Team Biographies 5-10
Accommodation Listings 11
2013 Season Statistics 12-13
Volleyball Records 14
Honors/Awards 15
2014 Season Schedule 16
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# NAME Cl. POS. HT. HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
1 Lauren East Sr. DS 5-9 Elizabeth City, NC/Lenior Com. College
2 Nikira Fults Sr. MB 5-7 El Paso, TX/John L. Chapin High School
3 Jordan Miller So. OH 5-10 Elizabeth City, NC/Pasquotank High School
4 Brittany Tschida Fr. MH 5-10 Fayetteville, NC/Village Christian Academy
5 Suraya Chase Fr. OH 5-10 Arouca, Trinidad & Tabago/Bishop Anstey East
7 Kelsey Schlake So. S 5-10 Cortland, NE/Jefferson Com. College
9 Allison Smith So. S 5-9 Manassas, VA/Stonewall Jackson High School
10 Jasmine Chapman Jr. OH 5-9 Charlotte NC/Phillip O. Berry High School
12 Fancy Johnson Fr. MB 5-9 Ahoskie, NC/Hertford County HS
14 Brianna Smith So. OH 5-5 Oxford, NC/Homeschooled
15 Melanie Chaussee Sr. OP 5-11 Lawrence, KS/Free State HS
16 Cindy Ehrich Fr. 7 5-0 Fredericksburg, VA/Riverbend High School
C H O W AN U N IV E RS ITY
H AW K S V O L L E Y B AL L
2 0 1 4 R OS TE R
2009 CIAA Champions 2010 CIAA Champions
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Important University Telephone Contacts Admissions Office (800) 488-4101
Business Office (252) 398-6252
Registrar’s Office (252) 398-1230
Financial Aid Office (252) 398-1229
Important Websites Chowan University www.chowan.edu
Athletics www.gocuhawks.com
NCAA www.ncaa.org
NCAA Clearinghouse www.ncaaclearinghouse.com
NCCAA www.thenccaa.org
CIAA www.theciaa.com
Chowan University is a four-year co-education intuition. It is the second oldest of North Carolina's seven Baptist Colleges. Chowan opened in 1848 as a four year college for women, Chowan Baptist Female institute. It was renamed Chowan College in 1910, admitted male students in 1931, and established itself as one of the leading junior colleges in the South in 1937. In 1992 the college returned to four year status. In April of 2006 Chowan President, Dr. M. Christopher White announced the changing of the institutions name from Chowan College to Chowan University. The University fulfills its mission with a careful blend of both liberal arts and professional courses. Recognizing that such a blend of knowledge and experience is particularly suited to the needs of contemporary society. Chowan takes as priority the need to connect general education with specialized education, theoretical learning with practical learning, and intellectual skills with vocational skills. Set amid 300 acres of woodlands embracing beautiful Lake Vann, Chowan’s main entrance leads gracefully around a college green to an antebellum mansion known as the McDowell Columns Building. Sixteen major buildings of contemporary design provide air-conditioned residence, academic and recreational facilities. The small-town university campus attracts students from at least twenty seven states and several countries each year. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools fully accredits Chowan University to offer the bachelor’s degree.
Academic Programs
Accounting
Allied Heath
American Studies
Biology
Business
-Applied Business
-Business Admin.
-Small Business Management
-Small Business Administration
Chemistry
Church Music
Coaching
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Drama
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Biology
Exercise Science
Fine Art Studies
Graphic Communications
Graphic Design
History
History (Contemporary)
History Education
Humanities Studies
Information Studies
Innovative Ministry Leadership
Innovative Music Ministry
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Marketing
Music
Music Business/Technology
Music Education
Physical Education
Physical Education/ Teacher
Education Emphasis
Pre-Professional
-Pre-Dentistry
-Pre-Law
-Pre-Medicine
-Pre-Nursing
-Pre-Physical Therapy
-Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Printing Production and
Imagery Technology
Psychology
Psychology
(General Experimental)
Public History
Religion
Science
Social Science
Sports Management
Studio Art
Teacher Education
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Dawn Peipher enters her first season as Head Volleyball Coach at
Chowan University. Peipher noted, “I’m ecstatic to have this wonderful
opportunity to be the head volleyball coach at Chowan. I know the
hard work and dedication that goes into being a successful program and
I can’t wait to get started....The Chowan volleyball team has welcomed
me with open arms and is adapting well to the few changes we have
made with the offense and defense. I’m excited to start implementing a
quicker offense that will separate us from the other teams in the
CIAA.” “
Prior to coming to Chowan, Peipher served as an assistant coach at
Georgia Southern University under Dustin Wood. Peipher helped
guide the Eagles to a 28-6 overall record in 2013, a Southern Confer-
ence Tournament Championship and NCAA Division I Tournament
appearance.
Peipher continued, “I bring a wealth of knowledge that I have gained by
being an assistant coach at Georgia Southern this past year. I want to
genuinely thank the Georgia Southern volleyball staff for helping me
grow and develop as a coach.”
Vice President/Director of Athletics, Ozzie McFarland noted, "I believe
we have found a diamond in the rough in Dawn. She has the level of
enthusiasm for the sport and the desire to succeed that we were look-
ing for. Meredith Long (Deputy Athletics Director) did a great job
evaluating the candidates for this position and finding Dawn."
Before coaching at Georgia Southern, Peipher served as the head coach
at Saucon Valley High School while officiating volleyball at all three lev-
els of the NCAA.
Peipher competed for Wood as a four-year volleyball student-athlete at
East Stroudsburg. During her career at East Stroudsburg, Dawn earned
All-PSAC Eastern Division and All-Regional accolades in 2006 and the
Coaches’ Award and Outstanding Player Award in 2004.
She owns school records for career digs (2,574) and has three of the
top-5 marks in single-season digs, including a school record 777 in
2006.
Peipher earned a degree in Health and Physical Education from East
Stroudsburg in 2007 and obtained a master’s degree in Classroom
Technology from Wilkes University in 2013.
She resides in Murfreesboro.
About Coach Peipher:
EDUCATION East Stroudsburg University, 2007
Wilkes University, 2013
PLAYING CAREER
East Stroudsburg University
-All PSAC Eastern (2006)
COACHING CAREER
Saucon Valley High School (2011)
Georgia Southern University (2013)
Chowan University, Head Coach (1st Season)
Dawn Peipher,
1st Season
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Off the court with Lauren….
Nickname: La
Major: Biology
Academic Achievements: Honors Society at Lenoir CC
Athletic Achievements: High School State Championship
Runner-Ups
Favorite Hobbies: Swimming, tanning, being outside
PERSONAL:
Daughter of Sherry and Ric East...Sister Erica (13) and
brother Timmy (29)
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#1 LAUREN EAST
5-9 • SENIOR• MIDDLE BLOCKER
ELIZABETH CITY, NC/LENOIR CC
#2 NIKIRA FULTS
5-7 • SENIOR• MIDDLE BLOCKER
EL PASO, TX/JOHN L. CHAPIN HS
Off the court with Nikira...
Nickname: Nikki
Major: History/Pre-Law
Sports Idol: Mat Anderson
Pregame Ritual: Listening to music and Prayer
Favorite Food: Cheese
Academic Achievements: Chowan Honors College, Alpha Lambda Delta
Honor Society
Athletic Achievements: CIAA Rookie of the Year (2011), CIAA Tournament
Team (2013), All-CIAA Second Team (2013)
PERSONAL:
Daughter of Nichole Fults...Brother DeAndre (18)
Career Stats:
Year SP K K/Set E TA Pct. A A/Set SA SA/Set Digs D/Set BS BA B/Set
2011 122 188 1.54 85 477 .216 7 .06 0 0.00 15 0.12 25 50 .61
2012 103 273 2.65 85 624 .301 2 .02 0 0.00 14 0.14 13 29 .41
2013 93 176 1.89 65 383 .290 6 .06 2 .02 13 0.14 5 36 .44
Career 318 637 2.02 235 1,484 .269 15 .05 2 .01 42 0.40 43 115 .48
Career Stats:
Year SP K K/Set E TA Pct. A A/Set SA SA/Set Digs D/Set BS BA B/Set
2013 86 70 .81 35 209 .167 18 .21 22 .26 37 .43 0 26 .30
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Off the court with Melanie...
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
Favorite Food: Mexican
Pregame Ritual: Listen to music
Academic Achievements: Dean’s and President’s List, Alpha
Chi, SSPE Honor Society– Phi Epsilon Kappa
PERSONAL:
Daughter of Gayle Anderson and Paul Chaussee, brothers
Brian (31), Scott (30), Kim (27)
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#15 MELANIE CHAUSSEE
5-11• SENIOR• OPPOSITE
LAWRENCE, KS/FREE STATE HS
#9 ALLISON SMITH
5-9 • SENIOR• SETTER
MANASSAS, VA/STONEWALL JACKSON HS
Off the court with Allison….
Nickname: Ally
Major: Biology
Sports Idol: Roger Maris
Favorite Food: Chipotle
What’s on your iPod?: Rap, Jazz, Classic Rock, R & B
Academic Achievements: Tri Beta Honors Society
Hobbies: Cross stitching, reading textbooks, napping
PERSONAL:
Daughter of Carol and Chris Smith, brother Christopher (23)
Career Stats: Year SP K K/S E TA A A/S SA SA/S D BS/BA 2011 37 11 .300 5 27 211 5.70 4 .110 36 0/3 2012 95 114 1.18 76 481 20 .210 33 .350 207 1/15 2013 87 87 0.98 42 298 274 3.08 29 .330 108 4/19 Career 219 212 0.82 123 806 505 2.99 66 .263 351 5/37
Career Stats:
Year SP K K/Set E TA Pct. A A/Set SA SA/Set Digs D/Set BS BA B/Set
2013 41 62 1.51 39 180 .128 5 .12 4 .10 26 .63 5 24 .71
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Off the Court with Kelsey...
Major: Business
Favorite Food: Mexican
Sports Idol: Kerri Walsh
Pregame Ritual: Getting dressed in the same order and praying
Academic Achievements: President’s List, Sigma Beta Honor Society
PERSONAL: Daughter of Marilyn and Gayle Schlake, sisters Lindsey (21) and
Nichole (24)
Off the Court with Jasmine...
Nickname: Jas
Major: Biology
Sports Idol: Dwayne Wade
Pregame Ritual: Music and snacks
Academic Achievements: Dean’s List
PERSONAL:
Daughter of LaTasha House and Charles Chapman, sister of Anthony (19),
TyChovia (13) and Cameron Chapman (6)
#10 JASMINE CHAPMAN
5-9 • SENIOR• OUTSIDE HITTER
CHARLOTTE, NC/PHLLIP O. BERRY HS
#7 KELSEY SCHLAKE
5-10 • JUNIOR• SETTER
COURTLAND, NE/JEFFERSON CC
Career Stats:
Year SP K K/Set E TA Pct. A A/Set SA SA/Set Digs D/Set BS BA B/Set
2013 10 4 .40 3 16 .062 1 0.10 3 0.30 2 0.20 0 2 0.20
Career Stats:
Year SP K K/Set E TA Pct. A A/Set SA SA/Set Digs D/Set BS BA B/Set
2013 74 55 0.74 27 148 .189 510 6.89 35 0.47 91 1.23 2 11 0.18
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Off the court with Brianna...
Nickname: Bri
Major: Exercise Science
Sports Idol: Megan Hodge
Pregame Ritual: Listen to music, pray, team talk
Favorite Food: Sloppy Joe’s
Athletic Achievements: Chowan Sportsmanship Award, All-
CIAA
PERSONAL:
Daughter of Michelle and Chris Smith, sisters Sharayah (27),
Charity (25), Serena (12), and brother Brandon (18)
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#14 BRIANNA SMITH
5-5• JUNIOR• OUTSIDE HITTER
OXFORD, NC/HOMESCHOOLED
Career Stats: Year SP K K/S E TA A A/S SA SA/S D BS/BA 2012 95 114 1.18 76 481 20 .210 33 .350 207 1/15 2013 76 176 2.32 103 570 10 .13 39 .510 161 4/4
Career 171 290 1.75 179 1051 30 .17 72 .430 368 5/19
#16 CINDY EHRICH
5-0• JUNIOR• LIBERO
FREDERICKSBURG, VA/RIVERBEND
Career Stats: Year SP K K/S E TA A A/S SA SA/S D BS/BA 2012 103 12 .120 10 64 44 .430 47 .460 436 12/0 2013 93 8 .09 13 38 60 .650 30 .320 356 0/0
Career 196 20 .105 23 102 104 .540 77 .390 792 12/0
Off the Court with Cindy….
Nickname: Cinders
Major: Physical Education
Favorite Food: Chocolate
Sports Idol: Misty May
Pregame Ritual: Braid hair
Athletic Achievements: CIAA Rookie of the Year, CIAA All-Rookie Team, CIAA
All-Tournament Team, All-CIAA
PERSONAL: Daughter of Karen & Paul Ehrich...brother Timothy Ehrich(16).,
sister Heidi Pulliam (23)
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#3 JORDAN MILLER
5-11• SOPHOMORE• OUTSIDE HITTER
ELIZABETH CITY, NC/PASQUOTANK HS
Off the Court with Jordan...
Major: Biology
Favorite Food: Chic-Fil-A
Pregame Ritual: Dance
Academic Achievements: Dean’s List
Favorite Hobbies: Shopping, dancing, walking dogs, designing clothes
PERSONAL:
Daughter of Jack and Tricia Miller, sister Megan and brother Josh
#5 SURAYA CHASE
5-10• SOPHOMORE• OUTSIDE HITTER
AROUCA, TRINIDAD & TABAGO/BISHOP ANTSEY HS
Off the Court with Suraya...
Nickname: Su/Su Ann
Major: SSPE
Favorite Food: Curry, honey buns
Favorite Hobbies: Drama, dance, singing, other sports
Pregame Ritual: Listen to music, pray
Academic Achievements: Honors College, Dean’s List, President’s List, Al-
pha Lambda Delta
PERSONAL:
Daughter of Judith and Cameron Chase, sisters Siobhan (27) and Sonja (8)
Career Stats:
Year SP K K/Set E TA Pct. A A/Set SA SA/Set Digs D/Set BS BA B/Set
2013 69 118 1.71 100 450 .040 10 .14 20 .29 106 1.54 1 11 .17
Career Stats:
Year SP K K/Set E TA Pct. A A/Set SA SA/Set Digs D/Set BS BA B/Set
2013 89 273 3.07 144 812 .159 6 .07 43 .48 108 1.21 4 26 .34
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#12 FANCY JOHNSON
5-9• FRESHMAN• MIDDLE BLOCKER
AHOSKIE, NC/HERTFORD COUNTY HS
Off the Court with Fancy...
Major: Elementary Education
Favorite Food: Pizza
Pregame Ritual: Listen to music, pray
Academic Achievements: Honor Roll
Favorite Hobbies: Going out with friends
PERSONAL:
Daughter of Jennider Cale and Wesley Thomas, sister of Timothy (17),
Paige (17), Justin (15), Kalob (13), and Josh (11)
#4 BRITTANY TSCHIDA
5-10• FRESHMAN• MIDDLEE HITTER
FAYETTEVILLE, NC/VILLAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Off the Court with Brittany...
Nickname: Britt
Major: Sport Management
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Hobbies: Watching Netflix, Tweeting, eating
Pregame Ritual: Listen to music
PERSONAL:
Daughter of Janet and Don Tschida
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Chowan University stands in the
old Albemarle region of North
Carolina between the Roanoke and
Chowan Rivers in the northeast corner
of the state. The Murfreesboro area
was first settled during the sixteenth
and seventeenth centuries, when the
principal inhabitants were several
Indian Tribes such as the Chowanokes.
Today, the stately old homes seem to
whisper of the storied colonial and
antebellum days.
Murfreesboro is located approximately
60 miles from Norfolk, Virginia and 120
miles from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Murfreesboro is the location of the
boyhood home of Dr. Walter Reed,
discoverer of the cure for yellow fever,
and home to Richard Jordan Gatling,
the inventor of the Gatling Gun. Tours
and special events are offered
throughout the year by local groups.
Partial Listing of Accommodations
Murfreesboro
* Bed and Breakfast
M & N Bed & Breakfast
252.398.4511
* Bed and Breakfast
Home of Carol Piper
252.398.3531
* Barnes House B&B
252.398.3676
* The Commons Bed & Breakfast
252.398.4052
Ahoskie
(13 miles south of campus)
* Ahoskie Inn
252.398.4165
* Tomahawk Inn
252.332.3194
* Jernigan House B&B
252.209.5455
Franklin, VA
(22 miles north of campus)
* Franklin Inn
757.562.4100
* Comfort Inn
757.569.0018
* Days Inn
757.562.2225
* Super 8 Motel
757.562.2888
* The Pace House Inn
757.516.6263
Roanoke Rapids (I-95, Exit 173)
(35 miles west of campus)
* Days Inn
252.536.4867
* Hampton Inn
252.537.7555
* Holiday Inn Express
252.536.2300 ext 171
* Interstate Inn
252.536.4111
* Jameson Inn
252.533.0022
* Orchard Inn
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2013 Volleyball Statistical Leaders
Kills Kills/Set Assists
Suraya Chase 273 Suraya Chase 3.09 Kelsey Schlake 510
Nikira Fults/Brianna Smith 176 Brianna Smith 2.32 Allison Smith 274
Service Aces Digs Blocks
Suraya Chase 43 Briana Smith 161 Nikira Fults 41
Brianna Smith 39 Allison Smith 146 Suraya Chase 30
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ATTACK Kills………………………………..1,031 Errors……………………………..575 Total Attacks……………….3,113 Attack Percentage………..146
SET Assists…………………………...901 Assist Per Game………..…10.0
SERVE Aces………………………………..231 Errors………………………….... 271 Aces Per Set…...……..…… 2.6
DIGS Digs………………………………..1,098 Digs Per Set…...……………..12.2
BLOCKS Block Solos…………………….21 Block Assist…………………..160 Total Blocks…………………..101 Blocks Per Game……..……1.10 Block Errors……………..…...29
2013 SEASON STATS
RECORD Overall Record: 18-9 (12-2CIAA)
Home: 7-2 Away: 5-5 Neutral: 6-2
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CHOWAN HAWKS VOLLEYBALL RESULTS 2013
Date Time Opponent Results
9/14 10:00am Saint Augustine’s University* W 3-0
9/15 11:00am Shaw University* W 3-0
9/15 1:00pm Fayetteville State University* W 3-0
9/19 6:00pm Elizabeth City State University** W 3-1
9/22 1:00pm Bowie State University** W 3-0
9/23 6:00pm Lincoln University (PA)** W 3-0
9/25 6:00pm Mount Olive College L 3-0
9/28 12:00pm Livingstone College* W 3-0
9/28 6:00pm Johnson C. Smith University* W 3-0
9/29 6:00pm Winston-Salem State University* W 3-2
10/3 6:00pm Virginia State University** W 3-1
10/5 4:00pm Lees McRae College L 3-0
10/10 6:00pm Elizabeth City State University** L 3-2
10/13 1:00pm Bowie State University** W 3-0
10/14 6:00pm Lincoln University (PA)** W 3-0
10/15 7:00pm Shippensburg University L 3-0
10/18 3:30pm Barton College L 3-1
10/18 5:30pm Saint Augustine’s University W 3-0
10/20 1:00pm Virginia Union University** W 3-0
10/29 7:00pm Claflin University L 3-1
11/1 6:00pm Virginia Union University** W 3-0
11/3 1:00pm Clalin University W 3-1
11/4 6:00pm Virginia State University** L 3-0
11/10 12:00pm Saint Augustine’s University W 3-1
11/10 3:00pm Winston-Salem State L 3-1
11/10 6:00pm Saint Augustine’s University W 3-1
11/23 6:00pm Fayetteville State University L 3-0
Home matches are in BOLD * Denotes CIAA contest ** Denotes CIAA Northern Division contest
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Chowan Volleyball Records
Record by Match: Record by Season: Record by Career:
Kills: 22, Nynda Jowers (2001), Antoinette McCollough (2007),
Tori Lewis (2011)
414, Victoria Lewis
(2010) 1,489, Karina Monroe
(2009-2013)
Assists: 68, Judy Hill
(1996)
1,159, Callie Armistead
(2009) 4,027, Callie Armistead
(2009-2013)
Aces: 20, Nicole Shoup
(2007)
134, Nicole Shoup
(2007) 233, Victoria Lewis
(2008-2012)
Blocks: 13, Angela Bennet
(2001)
13, Karina Monroe
(2010)
110, Karina Monroe
(2010) 201 solo/350 assisted,
Karina Monroe
(2009-2013)
Digs: 35, Nicole Shoup
(2007)
596, Missy Newby
(1996) 1,587, Missy Newby
(1995-1998)
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CHOWAN HAWKS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2014
DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION
9/5 11:00am Saint Augustine’s University Murfreesboro, NC
9/5 5:00pm Converse College Murfreesboro, NC
9/6 9:00am Converse College Murfreesboro, NC
9/6 3:00pm Saint Augustine’s University Murfreesboro, NC
9/13 12:00pm Saint Augustine’s University* Murfreesboro, NC
9/13 6:00pm Fayetteville State University* Murfreesboro, NC
9/14 11:00am Shaw University* Murfreesboro, NC
9/18 6:00pm Elizabeth City State University** Murfreesboro, NC
9/19 6:00pm Johnson and Wales Murfreesboro, NC
9/21 1:00pm Bowie State University** Bowie, MD
9/22 6:00pm Lincoln University (PA)** Lincoln, PA
9/25 6:00pm Claflin University Murfreesboro, NC
9/27 12:00pm Livingstone College* Charlotte, NC
9/27 6:00pm Johnson C. Smith University* Charlotte, NC
9/28 11:00am Winston-Salem State University* Charlotte, NC
10/2 6:00pm Virginia State University** Petersburg, VA
10/9 6:00pm Elizabeth City State University** Elizabeth City, NC
10/10 6:00pm Claflin University Orangeburg, SC
10/12 1:00pm Bowie State University** Murfreesboro, NC
10/13 6:00pm Lincoln University (PA)** Murfreesboro, NC
10/18 1:00pm West Virginia Tech Laurinburg, NC
10/18 3:00pm St. Andrews University Laurinburg, NC
10/19 1:00pm Virginia Union University ** Richmond, VA
10/25 3:00pm Cheyney University Shippensburg, PA
10/25 5:00pm Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA
10/28 6:00pm University of Mount Olive Murfreesboro, NC
11/3 6:00pm Virginia State University** Murfreesboro, NC
11/7 6:00pm Virginia Union University** Murfreesboro, NC
11/14-16 TBA CIAA Championship Fayetteville, NC
Home matches are in BOLD * Denotes CIAA contest ** Denotes CIAA Northern Division contest