# Collegiate athletics conference play

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/collegiate-athletics-conference-play
> Updated: 2026-09-23T09:20:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Collegiate athletic conferences are beginning their seasonal play across various sports, including volleyball and women’s soccer.

In volleyball, the Charlotte 49ers and East Carolina University prepared for American Athletic Conference play following recent tournament performances. Other conference openers included victories for Eastern Kentucky University and Austin Peay State University in the United Athletic Conference.

In women’s soccer, recent conference matches resulted in several draws, including contests involving Campbell University and Coastal Carolina University, as well as a loss for Central Arkansas against Tarleton State.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Collegiate athletics: Volleyball and soccer conference updates

Collegiate sports update: Eastern Kentucky and Austin Peay win volleyball openers, while Campbell and Coastal Carolina soccer teams record draws.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eastern-kentucky-volleyball-begins-uac-schedule-against-central-arkansas

### 2026-09-22: Charlotte and East Carolina volleyball begin conference play

Charlotte and East Carolina volleyball teams will face each other on September 23 to open American Athletic Conference play in Greenville, North Carolina.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charlotte-and-east-carolina-volleyball-begin-conference-play

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