THE ROAD TO THE SIAC CHAMPIONSHIP RUNS THROUGH THE VALLEY: Fort Valley State Set to Host 2026 SIAC Women's Volleyball Championship
FORT VALLEY, Ga. – The championship stage is set, and all roads lead to The Valley! Fort Valley State University will welcome the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's (SIAC) top eight women's volleyball programs to campus November 10–12 for the 2026 SIAC Women's Volleyball Championship, where conference supremacy and postseason glory will be on the line.
The three-day championship tournament will take place inside the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Arena, transforming the home of the Wildcats into the center of SIAC volleyball action as eight teams battle for the opportunity to be crowned conference champions.
For Fort Valley State, the excitement extends beyond hosting one of the conference's premier postseason events. The Wildcats will have the opportunity to chase a championship in familiar territory, fueled by the energy of Wildcat Nation and the advantage of competing on their home court.
Wildcats Ready to Defend The Valley
Entering postseason play as the No. 7 seed, Fort Valley State (11-17) will face a familiar conference rival, No. 2 seed Albany State University, in Tuesday's opening round at 4:30 p.m.
The matchup presents an opportunity for the Wildcats to turn the tables on their rivals and make a statement on the conference's biggest stage.
Fort Valley State enters the tournament with momentum after closing the regular season with a hard-fought 3-1 road victory over Savannah State University on November 5.
In that contest, the Wildcats delivered a balanced offensive performance, recording 48 kills, eight service aces and 10 total blocks while finishing with a .252 hitting percentage.
Fort Valley State's offensive efficiency improved throughout the match, highlighted by an impressive .393 hitting percentage in the third set and a .323 clip in the fourth. The Wildcats punctuated their performance with a dominant 25-9 victory in the final set.
Naoma Yancey contributed nine digs and a team-high three service aces, helping Fort Valley State maintain its defensive intensity and serving pressure.
The victory provided a timely confidence boost for the Wildcats, who will look to carry that same energy, execution and determination into the postseason.
Eight Teams. One Championship. One Destination.
The championship field features eight programs competing for the SIAC crown, with top-seeded Spring Hill College entering as the team to beat after completing an undefeated 19-0 conference campaign.
Spring Hill, which has captured seven consecutive SIAC women's volleyball championships, will look to extend its impressive postseason dominance. However, with the conference's top programs assembled in Fort Valley, every match presents an opportunity for an upset and a new chapter in SIAC volleyball history.
The opening-round matchups are scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, November 10

Time	Matchup
1:30 p.m.	No. 1 Spring Hill vs. No. 8 Benedict
4:30 p.m.	No. 2 Albany State vs. No. 7 Fort Valley State
7:00 p.m.	No. 3 Miles vs. No. 6 Clark Atlanta
Time TBA	No. 4 Edward Waters vs. No. 5 Tuskegee

The winners will advance through the championship bracket, with semifinal competition scheduled for Wednesday and the championship concluding Thursday, November 12.
A Championship Atmosphere in Wildcat Country
Hosting the 2026 SIAC Women's Volleyball Championship provides Fort Valley State University with an opportunity to showcase its campus, athletic facilities and Wildcat hospitality while welcoming student-athletes, coaches, families and supporters from across the conference.
For three days, the HPE Arena will serve as the battleground for some of the SIAC's most competitive volleyball programs, bringing high-energy rallies, momentum-changing plays and championship aspirations to the heart of Wildcat Country.
For the Wildcats, the stakes are even higher.
With their postseason journey beginning against Albany State, Fort Valley State will look to capitalize on the support of its home crowd and prove that tournament seeding does not determine championship potential.
Every serve, every dig and every point will matter as the Wildcats seek to extend their season and make a memorable run toward the conference title.
Wildcat Nation, It's Time to Pack the HPE!
Fort Valley State Athletics encourages students, faculty, staff, alumni and the entire Wildcat community to come out and support the Wildcats as they compete for SIAC championship glory.
The road to the championship runs directly through Fort Valley, and there is no better place for the Wildcats to make their postseason statement than in front of their home crowd.
2026 SIAC Women's Volleyball Championship
Dates: November 10–12, 2026
Location: HPE Arena | Fort Valley State University
FVSU Opening Match: Tuesday, November 10, 4:30 p.m. vs. Albany State
Live Streaming: SIAC Network
Official Championship Bracket and Tournament Information: Click Here
The stage is set. The stakes are high. The Valley is ready.
LET'S GO, WILDCATS!