Converse has been ranked fifth in the Conference Carolinas Volleyball Preseason Poll, earning a total of 174 points, just ahead of Shorter, Mount Olive, Southern Wesleyan, Lees-McRae, and Belmont Abbey. Emmanuel topped the poll with 216 points and 10 first-place votes, followed closely by Francis Marion with 215 points and six first-place votes. This ranking comes after Converse's most successful season to date, in which they achieved a 21-8 overall record and secured their second consecutive Northwest Division Championship. Three players from Converse, Alysha Arroyo, Ariel Bryant, and Alayah Robertson, have been named Conference Carolinas Players to Watch for the upcoming season.

By the Numbers
  • Converse finished the preseason poll with 174 points.
  • Emmanuel led the poll with 216 total points and 10 first-place votes.
State of Play
  • Converse is coming off their best season in program history, finishing 21-8 overall and 16-4 in the conference.
  • Alysha Arroyo, Ariel Bryant, and Alayah Robertson have received recognition as Players to Watch this season.
What's Next

As the season approaches, Converse will aim to build on their successful previous year and challenge for a higher ranking in the conference while relying on their standout players to drive performance.

Bottom Line

Converse's fifth-place ranking reflects their strong previous season, but they will need to continue improving to compete with top teams like Emmanuel and Francis Marion in the upcoming season.