Bethune-Cookman University Athletics women’s volleyball outside hitter Moriah Johnson was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Week on Sept. 1, 2026. The conference announced the honor from its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. It marked the first such award for Johnson and the first for the Wildcats as a team during the 2026 season.
Johnson earned All-Tournament honors at the Pirate Invitational, where Bethune-Cookman played Radford, East Carolina and Hampton. She totaled 43 kills and a .255 attack percentage across the three matches. Johnson also recorded 25 digs and three service aces during the event.
Johnson was particularly efficient against Hampton, recording 18 kills on 32 attack attempts for a .469 attack percentage. The announcement also said she collected 10 kills against Hampton to earn a double-double. The source identified Johnson as a sophomore.
Bethune-Cookman University Athletics women’s volleyball was scheduled to play its home opener against Stetson on Sept. 4, 2026. The match was set for 6 p.m. at Moore Gymnasium. Stetson was also listed as Bethune-Cookman’s opponent for a Sept. 5 match at 5 p.m.
Source: Original report