BOWIE, MD — Bowie State University will host the 2025 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Volleyball Championship inside A.C. Jordan Arena from Friday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 23. The tournament will feature quarterfinal, semifinal and championship matches, with the winner earning the CIAA's automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Tournament.

Championship Schedule

Friday, Nov. 21 — Quarterfinals

• (1N) Virginia State vs. (4S) Livingstone – 11:00 a.m.
• (2N) Virginia Union vs. (3S) Shaw – 1:00 p.m.
• (1S) Winston-Salem State vs. (4N) Bowie State – 4:00 p.m.
• (2S) Fayetteville State vs. (3N) Bluefield State – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 22 — Semifinals

• Semifinal 1 – 2:00 p.m.
• Semifinal 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 23 — Championship

• Championship – 12:00 p.m.

The full championship bracket is available here: 2025 CIAA Volleyball Championship Bracket.

ADMISSION

• Free admission for all fans

BAG POLICY:

• Fans will only be able to carry the following style and size bags into the arena, all of which are subject to search.
• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
• Small clutch bags, measuring 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap
• All other bags will not be permitted. A list of prohibited bags includes but is not limited to: purses, backpacks, drawstring bags that are not clear, briefcases, coolers, fanny packs, luggage, computer bags, camera bags, binocular cases, and diaper bags. Guests are encouraged to return unauthorized items to their vehicles. Bowie State University cannot safeguard items that are not permitted into the arena.

PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is available in Lots H, and I at no charge.

CAMPUS MAP

In case of emergency, please contact Bowie State University Security at 301-860-4040, or dial 911.

STREAMING AND LIVE STATS
All matches will be streamed live on the CIAA Sports Network, with live stats available at bsubulldogs.com.

ABOUT THE CIAA
Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first, and longest running, African American athletic conference in the U.S. and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management for both 2018 and 2019. 

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 12 member institutions: Bowie State University, Bluefield State University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University.

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