WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Salem College Athletics enters another week of competition as women's volleyball prepares to close out its 2026 regular season, while women's basketball takes the court for the first time with an exhibition matchup.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Salem College women's volleyball closed out its Halloween doubleheader at Bryant Hall on Saturday, splitting a pair of USA South Conference matchups. Salem opened the afternoon with a five-set loss to Southern Virginia University before bouncing back with a three-set sweep over William Peace University.

With the split, Salem moved to 20-6 overall and 11-4 in USA South Conference play.

Leah Rymer led Salem's offensive effort with 24 kills, 44 assists, 23 digs and five service aces across both matches, highlighted by a triple-double against Southern Virginia. Sadie Lippard anchored Salem's defense with 41 digs, including 26 against Southern Virginia and 15 against William Peace.

Salem returns to Bryant Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to host Methodist University at 7 p.m. The team will then travel to Mary Baldwin University on Saturday, Nov. 7, for a noon matchup to conclude the 2026 regular season.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Salem College women's basketball will take the court for the first time this season when the team hosts South Carolina Christian University in an exhibition matchup on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.

Salem enters the 2026 campaign with a roster featuring three returning starters and seven newcomers representing the Piedmont Triad, Alaska, Texas and Georgia.