Graham, Connell Named to CIAA All-Conference Team
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Claflin Lady Panthers capped the 2025 season on a high note when two team members were named to the 2025 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Volleyball All-Conference Team. Claflin freshman outside hitter
Aryanna Connell and freshman utility
Grayson Graham were both named to the 2025 CIAA All-Conference Team.
Connell earned a team All-CIAA selection at the outside hitter position. She earned her spot after a dominating offensive performance that saw her 244 kills for the regular season. She also finished the regular season ranked fifth in the conference in kills. She also finished the regular season ranked fourth in the conference with 285 total points.
Claflin freshman utility
Grayson Graham earned a second-team All-CIAA selection at the utility position. She played in 24 of the team's 26 matches and she finished the regular season with 108 total kills along with 10 service aces and 19 total blocks (two solo). She also added 98 digs.
With the effort, the Lady Panthers close out the 2025 regular season on a high note with the most all-conference performers since the 2021 season. For more information on Lady Panthers volleyball, contact the Claflin University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (803) 535-5548 or log on to
www.athletics.claflin.edu.
