RALEIGH, N.C. - William Peace University men's volleyball will join the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) beginning with the 2027 season, marking another milestone for the Pacers' inaugural program.

The CVC announced the addition of three new members on Friday, welcoming William Peace, Regent University and Warren Wilson College ahead of the upcoming season. The three institutions will join returning members Rutgers University-Newark and Southern Virginia University to form a five-team conference competing in NCAA Division III men's volleyball.

Founded in 2011, the CVC has undergone several membership changes throughout its history, transitioning from a coast-to-coast conference to a more regional footprint as men's volleyball continues to expand at the NCAA Division III level.

The addition of William Peace comes as the University prepares to launch its men's volleyball program, which will become the 18th varsity sport offered by the Pacers.

Leading the program is inaugural head coach Tim Byram, who brings 27 years of collegiate coaching experience to Raleigh. Byram previously spent 25 seasons leading the women's volleyball program at Endicott College, compiling a 482-324 record while guiding the Gulls to 10 conference championships and 10 NCAA Division III Tournament appearances. Byram also served as Endicott's men's volleyball head coach from 2001-2012, posting a 214-164 record. 

The Pacers will officially begin competition on January 15, 2027, when they host Averett University at 7 p.m. inside the Hermann Athletic Center. William Peace will make its CVC debut on January 23, welcoming fellow conference newcomer Regent University to Raleigh for a 1 p.m. matchup.

The 2027 CVC Tournament is scheduled for April 8-10, with the higher seed hosting each round.

The complete 2027 William Peace men's volleyball schedule can be found HERE.

The full release by the CVC can be found HERE.