2025 Union Volleyball News
Three UCU Volleyball Players Named to CSC Academic All-District Team
December 16, 2025
On Tuesday, College Sports Communicators (CSC) released its 2025 Academic All-District Volleyball Teams.
No. 7 Seed Union Commonwealth Falls to No. 2 Seed Johnson in AAC Tournament Quarterfinals
November 14, 2025
Union Commonwealth University’s women’s volleyball team (12-19, 11-8 AAC) fell to Johnson (31-6, 17-2 AAC) Friday afternoon at the MeadowView Marriott Convention Center & Conference Resort, 3-1.
Union Volleyball Holds Off Milligan to Advance to AAC Tournament Quarterfinals
November 13, 2025
Union Commonwealth University’s women’s volleyball team (12-18, 11-8 AAC) defeated Milligan (8-26, 6-13 AAC) in a tight five-set battle Thursday afternoon at the MeadowView Marriott Convention Center & Conference Resort, 3-2.
Union’s Shumaker named All-AAC Second-Team
November 12, 2025
The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) has announced its 2025 Women's Volleyball All-AAC Teams and Awards.
Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Emily Shumaker
November 08, 2025
The Union Commonwealth University women’s volleyball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named senior outside hitter Emily Shumaker the Player of the Game following the Bulldogs’ Saturday afternoon home win against Bluefield.
Union Volleyball Closes Out Regular Season with Sweep of Bluefield
November 08, 2025
Union Commonwealth University’s women’s volleyball team (11-18, 11-8 AAC) closed out the regular season with a sweep of Bluefield (17-12, 14-4 AAC) Friday afternoon at Robsion Arena, 3-0.
Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Berkli Benefield
November 07, 2025
The Union Commonwealth University volleyball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named sophomore right-side and middle hitter Berkli Benefield as the Player of the Game following Friday’s home game against Pikeville.
Union Volleyball Falls to Pikeville on Senior Night
November 07, 2025
Union Commonwealth University’s women’s volleyball team (10-18, 10-8 AAC) fell to Pikeville (18-11, 15-3 AAC) on Senior Night Friday at Robsion Arena, 3-1.
Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Emily Shumaker
November 04, 2025
The Union Commonwealth University women’s volleyball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named senior outside hitter Emily Shumaker the Player of the Game following Tuesday’s game against Johnson.
Union Drops Second Match of Season to Johnson
November 04, 2025
Union Commonwealth University’s women’s volleyball team (10-17, 10-7 AAC) fell to Johnson (28-6, 15-2 AAC) Tuesday night at Robsion Arena, 3-1.
Union Volleyball Completes Season Sweep of Milligan
October 31, 2025
The Union Commonwealth University women’s volleyball team (10-16, 10-6 AAC) completed a season sweep of Milligan (6-23, 5-11 AAC) Friday night, earning a 3-1 win at the Steve Lacy Fieldhouse.
Union Volleyball Completes Season Sweep of Bryan
October 28, 2025
Union Commonwealth University’s volleyball team (9-16, 9-6 AAC) defeated Bryan (2-31, 1-14 AAC) Tuesday night.
Benefield and Girardo’s Brick Wall Defense Secures Union Volleyball’s Upset Against Brenau
October 25, 2025
The Union Commonwealth University women’s volleyball team (8-18, 8-6 AAC) earned a statement win Friday night, defeating Brenau (12-10, 9-5 AAC) 3-1 at Robsion Arena.
Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Emily Shumaker
October 25, 2025
The Union Commonwealth University women’s volleyball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named senior outside hitter Emily Shumaker the Player of the Game following Friday’s home win against Brenau.
Union Volleyball Falls in Three Sets to Top AAC Team Reinhardt
October 24, 2025
The Union Commonwealth University women’s volleyball team (7-16, 7-6 AAC) fell to Reinhardt (22-4, 13-0 AAC) Friday night at Robsion Arena, 3-0.
Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Ginevra Girardo
October 24, 2025
The Union Commonwealth University women’s volleyball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named sophomore middle blocker/right-side hitter Ginevra Girardo the Player of the Game following Friday’s home loss to Reinhardt.