UNCG Volleyball Earns No. 5 Seed, Faces Chattanooga in Quarterfinals

UNCG’s women’s volleyball program entered postseason play on a note of momentum, earning the No. 5 seed in the 2025 Southern Conference Tournament in a selection announced on November 15. The Spartans were scheduled to meet No. 4 Chattanooga in a quarterfinal match on November 21 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, with the tournament running from November 20 through November 23.

The seeding reflected UNCG’s regular season results, including wins earlier in the year over Chattanooga, giving the program a favorable competitive narrative as it pursued a semifinal berth and a shot at the conference championship. The tournament bracket funnels quarterfinal winners into the semifinal round and ultimately a championship match on November 23, which offers the conference’s automatic bid into the NCAA tournament.

For Guilford County residents and UNCG supporters the implications extend beyond a single match. Athletic success at the conference level tends to drive short term spikes in ticket demand, merchandise sales, and alumni engagement, and the Spartans’ placement among top seeds can bolster season ticket renewals and donor interest for the athletic department. The university directed fans to its athletics site for tickets and tournament details, keeping local supporters informed about travel and viewing options.

The geographic location of the event in Asheville concentrates economic activity away from Greensboro, yet still affects the Guilford County community. Fans who travel to Asheville will generate spending on lodging, food, and transportation, while local businesses in Greensboro benefit indirectly through heightened community interest, social gatherings to watch the matches, and the potential for increased visibility of the program that can aid recruitment of student athletes. Sustained conference success can strengthen UNCG’s broader institutional profile, with downstream effects on enrollment interest and local civic pride.

From a programmatic standpoint the quarterfinal pairing with Chattanooga presents a strategic test. Regular season victories over the same opponent provide a measure of confidence, but postseason single elimination introduces volatility. Success in Asheville would advance the Spartans to the semifinals and extend the team’s exposure over the championship weekend, potentially amplifying the economic and reputational returns for the university and its community.

Ticket and tournament information was provided by UNCG on its athletics website, allowing fans to plan attendance or follow the tournament schedule. The result of the November 21 quarterfinal and the Spartans’ subsequent path through the semifinals and championship will determine how far local momentum and community economic effects carry into late November.