[03/27/26 - 07:01 AM] ESPN Original "Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball" to Premiere March 30 Presented by Andscape and produced by Sport & Story, the latest installment follows the inspiring journey of the newly formed men's volleyball team at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore - the first men's volleyball program at a Division I HBCU.
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ESPN Original "Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball" to premiere March 30
The upcoming Why Not Us installment spotlights the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Men's Volleyball Team
ESPN today announced the next chapter of its acclaimed Why Not Us series, Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball, will premiere on March 30 on the ESPN App. Presented by Andscape and produced by Sport & Story, the latest installment follows the inspiring journey of the newly formed men's volleyball team at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore - the first men's volleyball program at a Division I HBCU.
At the center is Dr. Anitra Brockman - the first Black woman head coach of a men's volleyball program at a Division I HBCU - as she sets out to build a winning culture from the ground up.
Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball chronicles the creation of the program from its earliest foundations to its inaugural season, capturing the ambition, challenges and purpose behind building a team and identity from scratch. The project explores the rise of men's volleyball, the importance of diversity and inclusion in collegiate athletics, and the lasting impact of expanding opportunities at HBCUs.
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