Atlanta, Georgia-In their inaugural full season of competition as a member of the SIAC, the Edward Waters women's volleyball team snuck up on the competition and dominated their way to a 2022 SIAC East Division Championship and a runner-up finish in the SIAC Tournament. This season, the Lady Tigers will not have the luxury sneaking up on anyone as the squad was selected to finish first in the East Division according to the SIAC Preseason Women's Volleyball Rankings, the conference announced on Friday afternoon.

In 2022, Edward Waters finished with a 26-10 overall mark, including a 17-2 record against SIAC competition. The Lady Tigers statistically were second during the 2022 regular season in hitting percentage at a combined .243, second in assists per set (12.19), and second in kills per set (13.13).

Finishing behind Edward Waters in the East Division Preseason Poll were Albany State, Benedict, Savannah State, Clark Atlanta, Allen, and Fort Valley State.

In the West Division, defending conference champion Spring Hill was selected to finish first in front of Lane, Kentucky State, Central State, Miles, Tuskegee, and LeMoyne-Owen.

Edward Waters will open the 2023 season with an exhibition matchup against Embry-Riddle on Friday, August 18th at 5:00pm at the Adams-Jenkins Community Sports & Music Complex.

2023 SIAC Women's Volleyball Preseason Rankings (by Division)

East Division

1. Edward Waters
2. Albany State
3. Benedict
4. Savannah State
5. Clark Atlanta
6. Allen
7. Fort Valley State

 
West Division

1. Spring Hill
2. Lane
3. Kentucky State
4. Central State
5. Miles
6. Tuskegee
7. LeMoyne-Owen

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