Carson-Newman Named Preseason Favorite in Inaugural Beach Volleyball Season

ROCK HILL, S.C. (TheSAC.com) - The first-ever South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Beach Volleyball season will feature six teams with matches beginning Feb. 14. The Preseason Poll was voted on by the league's six head coaches. 

Carson-Newman was picked to finish first, receiving four first-place votes and accumulating 54 points. Tusculum was picked second, getting two first-place votes and 51 points. Erskine was selected third with 44 points, followed by Emmanuel at 42 points. Catawba sits in fifth position with 40 points, and Wingate in sixth with 39 points. 

The beach volleyball championship will be held April 11-12. 

2025 SAC/CC Beach Volleyball Preseason Poll 

1. Carson-Newman 54 

2. Tusculum 51 

3. Erskine 44 

4. Emmanuel 42 

5. Catawba 40 

6. Wingate 39