ROCKY MOUNT, NC - The Elizabeth City State Vikings (18-18) advanced to the semifinal round of the 2026 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Volleyball Championship Tournament with a dramatic five-set win over the Winston-Salem State Rams (17-14), 24-26, 25-20, 22-25, 25-17, and 15-10.
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The win came behind a dynamic effort from the Vikings. As a team, the Vikings put on a terrific overall match. The team finished the match with 73 kills while holding Winston-Salem State to just 52 kills. ECSU freshman Jazzymin Davis led the way for the team with a double-double 19 kills with 10 digs in the match. Fellow freshman
Valeria Miranda added 38 digs.
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With the win, the Vikings improve to 18-18 overall and advance to the semifinal round of the 2026 CIAA Volleyball Championship Tournament. For more information on Vikings volleyball, contact the Elizabeth City State University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (252) 355-3278 or log on to
www.ECSUVikings.com.
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