WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) has officially announced the bracket for the 2026 CIAA Women's Tennis Championship, set to take place April 24–25 at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. 
 
The championship will open with quarterfinal action on Friday, April 24, featuring four matchups led by the tournament's Northern Division top seed, Bluefield State University, which will face No. 4 seed Livingstone College. No. 2 seed Johnson C. Smith University will take on No. 3 seed Elizabeth City State University in what is expected to be one of the most competitive matches of the opening round. 
 
On the opposite side of the bracket, No. 1 seed from the Southern Division, Shaw University, will face No. 4 seed Virginia Union University, while No. 2 seed Virginia State University will host No. 3 seed Winston-Salem State University to round out quarterfinal play. 
 
Semifinal matches are scheduled for Saturday, April 25, with the winners advancing to the championship match later that day to compete for the CIAA title. 
 
All matches will be held on the campus of Virginia State University, where teams will compete for the CIAA title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Women's Tennis Championship. 
 
Shaw University enters the championship as the defending champion, having secured its seventh consecutive CIAA title in 2025 and 14th overall. The Lady Bears will look to extend their historic run, while a competitive field of challengers aims to dethrone the conference powerhouse. 
 
Fans are encouraged to attend and support their institutions as the CIAA continues its tradition of excellence in championship competition. In addition they can follow along here for LIVE Score updates.