Elizabeth City State University Athletics

ROCKY MOUNT, NC - The Elizabeth City State Vikings (18-19) put up another great effort in their season, but the team took a tough loss to the top-seeded Fayetteville State Broncos (24-4) in the semifinal round of the 2026 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Volleyball Championship Tournament. Though the Vikings ended the day with the loss, the team put up a great effort in the 11-25, 25-27, and 21-25 loss.
 
The Vikings finished the match with their trademark solid defensive effort. The team finished the match with 17 total blocks (five solo).  Junior Cadence Rascoe led the effort with five total blocks (one solo). Freshman libero Valeria Miranda added 14 digs. Junior outside hitter Kendall Washington led the way for the team with a double-double 11 kills with 10 digs. She also added four total blocks (two solo) and a service ace.
 
With the loss, the Vikings end the 2026 season with an 18-19 overall record. The team's performance was especially impressive as they reached the semifinal round of the 2026 CIAA Volleyball Championship Tournament after being picked to finish 10^th in the preseason predicted order of finish. The team finished the regular season in third place in the CIAA final standings.
 
For more information on Vikings volleyball, contact the Elizabeth City State University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (252) 335-3278 or log on to www.ECSUVikings.com.