This Week in Athletics: Panthers Prepare for Busy Week of Road Competition
Terica Peay
Orangeburg, S.C. - Claflin University Athletics is preparing for another week of competition, with volleyball set for a pair of road trips and men's and women's cross-country returning to the course.
Last week, the Lady Panthers traveled to Bluefield, West Virginia, for a CIAA matchup against Bluefield State. Claflin fell 3-0 to the Big Blue but will have another opportunity to build momentum as conference play continues. The week concluded with the men's and women's cross-country teams competing at the Sand Shark Invitational in Bluffton, South Carolina. The men placed sixth, while the women finished ninth in a field featuring NCAA Division I, Division II, and NAIA programs from across the South region.
The Lady Panthers begin the week Monday, Oct. 12, with a 6 p.m. conference matchup against the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls at Brayboy Gym in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Claflin will look to make the most of the opportunity against the Golden Bulls before turning its attention to another demanding stretch of conference competition. Following Monday's matchup, Claflin will travel to Ettrick, Virginia, for CIAA Roundup 2, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18. Virginia State University will host the three-day event.
The Lady Panthers will face Lincoln, Virginia Union, Bowie State, Elizabeth City State, Virginia State, and Shaw during the roundup. With six opponents on the slate, the weekend will give Claflin an important opportunity to compete against conference rivals and keep working toward its season goals.
CIAA Roundup #2 Schedule
October 16
-vs. Virginia Union | 3:00 PM
-vs. Lincoln (Pa.) | 7:00 PM
October 17
-vs. Shaw | 1:00 PM
-vs. Elizabeth City State | 5:00 PM
October 18
-vs. Bowie State | 11:00 AM
-vs. Virginia State | 7:00 PM
The men's and women's cross-country teams will also be back in action Saturday, Oct. 17, at the USC Upstate Invitational in Spartanburg, South Carolina. After their performances at the Sand Shark Invitational, the Panthers will look to build on that experience as the season moves closer to championship competition.
With a busy week ahead, Claflin Athletics will once again take its competitive spirit on the road. From the volleyball court to the cross-country course, the Panthers and Lady Panthers are ready to represent Claflin as they continue their fall seasons.
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About Claflin University Athletics
Claflin University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II institution that sponsors 13 intercollegiate sports. The university's athletic program includes volleyball; women's flag football; men's and women's cross country; men's and women's basketball; softball; men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field; and baseball. Claflin's teams compete primarily in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), while the baseball program competes in the Peach Belt Conference.
