https://ucasports.com/rss.aspx?path=wvballLatest news items for University of Central Arkansas Athleticsen-us60https://ucasports.com/news/2026/1/14/volleyball-newberry-signs-contract-extension.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/1/14/volleyball-newberry-signs-contract-extension.aspxVolleyball

CONWAY, Ark. – Central Arkansas Volleyball Coach John Newberry has signed a contract extension, keeping the 2025 ASUN Conference Tournament Champion and 2024 ASUN Coach of the Year in Conway through the 2028 season.]]>Volleyball Coaches and trophyWed, 14 Jan 2026 11:19:00 CST1726094https://ucasports.com/news/2025/12/5/volleyball-sugar-bears-fall-to-smu-in-ncaa-first-round.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/12/5/volleyball-sugar-bears-fall-to-smu-in-ncaa-first-round.aspxVolleyball

Dallas, TX - Central Arkansas' postseason run came to a close Friday evening in Dallas, as the Sugar Bears fell 3–0 to SMU inside Moody Coliseum in the NCAA First Round. Despite the tough matchup, UCA continued to show the grit and unity that carried them through an 18–12 season and a strong 12–4 conference run.]]>NCAA first round VB 2025Fri, 5 Dec 2025 21:42:00 CST1726060https://ucasports.com/news/2025/12/4/volleyball-ncaa-tournament-first-round-sugar-bears-face-2-smu.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/12/4/volleyball-ncaa-tournament-first-round-sugar-bears-face-2-smu.aspxVolleyball

Central Arkansas vs. #2 SMU]]>smuThu, 4 Dec 2025 16:47:00 CST1726058https://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/30/volleyball-sugar-bears-to-face-no-2-smu-in-ncaa-tournament.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/30/volleyball-sugar-bears-to-face-no-2-smu-in-ncaa-tournament.aspxVolleyball

CONWAY, Ark. – Knowing they were in when they tuned in, the Central Arkansas volleyball team watched Selection Sunday to find out where they were playing in their first NCAA Tournament game since 2017. Shortly after, the Sugar Bears were named as the opponent of the No. 2 Seed SMU Mustangs, with a match set for Friday, December 5th.]]>Volleyball with ASUN trophySun, 30 Nov 2025 18:30:00 CST1726051https://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/23/volleyball-central-arkansas-captures-the-2025-asun-championship-in-four-set-victory.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/23/volleyball-central-arkansas-captures-the-2025-asun-championship-in-four-set-victory.aspxVolleyball

FORT MYERS, FL. — The Sugar Bears rose to the moment on Championship Sunday, powering past Eastern Kentucky in four sets (25–21, 25–18, 21–25, 25–21) to claim the 2025 ASUN Tournament title. Behind a dominant offensive performance and clutch defensive play, Central Arkansas sealed its first ASUN Championship and punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament.]]>2025 asun champsSun, 23 Nov 2025 14:14:00 CST1726038https://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/21/volleyball-sugar-bears-storm-back-for-reverse-sweep-punch-ticket-to-asun-championship.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/21/volleyball-sugar-bears-storm-back-for-reverse-sweep-punch-ticket-to-asun-championship.aspxVolleyball

]]>2025 asun semifinalFri, 21 Nov 2025 21:27:00 CST1726035https://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/20/volleyball-central-arkansas-advances-to-asun-semifinals-with-sweep-of-lipscomb.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/20/volleyball-central-arkansas-advances-to-asun-semifinals-with-sweep-of-lipscomb.aspxVolleyball

FORT MYERS, FL - The Central Arkansas Sugar Bears rolled past Lipscomb in a dominant 3–0 sweep (25–21, 25–23, 25–21) in Thursday's ASUN Quarterfinal matchup at Alico Arena, punching their ticket to the semifinals where they will face North Florida on November 21 at 6 p.m. CST.]]>quaterfinalThu, 20 Nov 2025 20:39:00 CST1726032https://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/19/volleyball-4-sugar-bears-set-for-postseason-battle-against-5-lipscomb-in-asun-quarterfinals.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/19/volleyball-4-sugar-bears-set-for-postseason-battle-against-5-lipscomb-in-asun-quarterfinals.aspxVolleyball

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The #4-seed Central Arkansas Sugar Bears open the ASUN Tournament on Thursday, November 20, facing #5-seed Lipscomb in the Quarterfinals at 9 a.m. CT.]]>preview asun 2025Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:14:00 CST1726030https://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/19/volleyball-claims-five-all-asun-nods.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/19/volleyball-claims-five-all-asun-nods.aspxVolleyball

CONWAY, Ark. – The awards continue to roll in for the Central Arkansas volleyball team, with five Sugar Bears claiming ASUN honors for their seasons. The Sugar Bears earned one First Team All-ASUN selection, three on the Third Team, and one All-Freshman nod.]]>ekucellyWed, 19 Nov 2025 13:01:00 CST1726029https://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/19/volleyball-sugar-bears-earn-academic-all-asun-selections.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2025/11/19/volleyball-sugar-bears-earn-academic-all-asun-selections.aspxVolleyball

CONWAY, Ark. – Award season is upon us, as the ASUN releases its volleyball honors in anticipation of the ASUN Championship. Starting off with the academic awards, the Sugar Bears claimed three spots on the Academic All-ASUN list, with Laci Bohannan, Samantha Cousins and Caylan Koons earning their place on the list.]]>Sugar Bear huddleWed, 19 Nov 2025 12:01:00 CST1726028