Southern Virginia and Salisbury Notch Comeback Victories, Advance to CAC Volleyball Semifinals

Southern Virginia and Salisbury Notch Comeback Victories, Advance to CAC Volleyball Semifinals

CAC Volleyball Tournament Bracket

Southern Virginia and Salisbury each overcame early deficits to advance to the CAC volleyball semifinals with first-round victories on Tuesday night. Third-seeded Southern Virginia downed sixth-seeded Marymount 3-1, while fourth-seeded Salisbury recovered from a 2-0 hole to defeat fifth-seeded York, 3-2. 

With the wins, Southern Virginia and Salisbury now move on to Thursday's CAC semifinals. The Knights will travel to second-seeded Mary Washington, while the Sea Gulls will travel to top-seeded Christopher Newport. Both matches are set for 7 p.m. starts. 

2017 Capital Athletic Conference Tournament Schedule

First Round - Tuesday, Oct. 31
Game 1: at #4 Salisbury 3, #5 York 2
Game 2: at #3 Southern Virginia 3, #6 Marymount 1
Note - #1 & #2 Seeds earn first-round byes

Semifinal Round - Thursday, Nov. 2
Game 3: #4 Salisbury at #1 Christopher Newport, 7 p.m.
Game 4: #3 Southern Virginia at #2 Mary Washington, 7 p.m.

Championship - Saturday, Nov. 4
Game 5: Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 (at highest remaining seed)