ETSU volleyball ranks No. 1 in SoCon pre-season poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:05 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

ETSU volleyball ranks No. 1 in SoCon pre-season poll

Summary

The East Tennessee State University Buccaneers have been selected as the top team in the Southern Conference pre-season poll. After an impressive 2025 season with a 23-7 record and a 15-1 mark in conference play, ETSU received five first-place votes and 77 total points. The return of 2025 SoCon Player of the Year Makayla Bays at outside hitter boosts expectations. Wofford, who seeks a fourth consecutive SoCon tournament title, finished in second place behind ETSU. The Buccaneers look to build on their success in the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•ETSU finishes 2025 with a 23-7 overall record.
•Bucs post a dominant 15-1 record in SoCon play.
•Makayla Bays leads the team as a returning player.
•Wofford follows ETSU in the pre-season ranking.
•Five first-place votes secure ETSU's top position.

Latest Updates

4:05 AMYahoo Sports — ETSU volleyball picked No. 1 in the SoCon pre-season poll by the coaches

What they're saying

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(WJHL) — The East Tennessee State University Buccaneers are entering the upcoming season with high expectations after an impressive 2025 campaign, which saw them post a 23-7 overall record and a dominant 15-1 mark in SoCon play. With 2025 SoCon Player of the Year Makayla Bays returning at outside hitter, it comes as little surprise […]
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