Category: CIAA

2025 HBCU All-Star Game coming to San Antonio

Brandon King

At a press conference Wednesday morning it was announced that the 4th annual HBCU All-Star Game will take place in San Antonio, Texas.  Set to take place April 6 at Freedom Coliseum, the game brings together the crème de la crème of HBCU basketballers from the CIAA, MEAC, SIAC, and SWAC as well as the independent ranks to showcase their talents in front of a national audience.  Additionally, it was announced there will be the first women’s iteration of the game, giving the ladies the opportunity to also display their…

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CIAA announces 3rd annual scavenger hunt

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Courtesy of the CIAA The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, today announced the Third Annual CIAA Scavenger Hunt to kick-off the upcoming Food Lion 2025 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Championship Basketball Tournament.  The tournament will take place February 25 – March 1 at the CFG Arena.   From NOW until February 10th, the CIAA Scavenger Hunt is on in Charm City to explore Baltimore’s hidden gems and support local businesses. Fans are encouraged to visit at least one of the participating businesses below to be entered to win a multitude of…

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2025 CIAA Basketball Tournament tickets available via “Summer Sizzler” sale

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Courtesy of the CIAA The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, returns to Baltimore, Maryland for the 2025 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Championship Basketball Tournament February 25 – March 1 at the CFG Arena. The CIAA will  kick off their fifth year in Charm City with their first ever summer sale,  the “Summer Sizzler” offering fans $100 off for All Session General Admission tickets by using the code SUMMER100. Tickets are available beginning today, August 15 through September 1 exclusively at the tournament website: Ciaatournament.org. 2025 is truly a celebration of legacy…

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Former NC State star Julius Hodge named Lincoln University men’s basketball coach

Brandon King

Former NBA player Julius Hodge was announced as the new head coach at Lincoln University.  “I’m excited to introduce Julius Hodge as our next Men’s Head Basketball coach, “said Lincoln University Director of Athletics & Recreational Services and Interim Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Harry Stinson III.  “Julius brings an extensive and decorated career to Lincoln highlighted by his stellar collegiate career at NC State, his NBA and overseas experiences as well as over 10 years of coaching at the collegiate level.  His ability to lead young men, his passion…

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Winston-Salem State announces Corey Thompson as new head men’s basketball coach

Brandon King

Winston Salem State announced Corey Thompson as its new men’s basketball coach Thompson is a familiar name to WSSU faithful, as he played for the Rams from 1998-2002 under one of the most successful coaches in program history, the late Rick Duckett who won CIAA Championships in his brief time at Winston Salem. He helped bring the Rams a quartet of consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, two trips to the Sweet 16, and back-to-back CIAA conference titles. “Returning home to WSSU fills me with great pride and honor,” said Thompson. “I…

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Virginia State Men’s hoops unveils 2024-25 schedule

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Courtesy of Virginia State Athletics Head Coach Lonnie Blow, Jr. has announced the 2024-2025 schedule for Virginia State University Men’s Basketball Team. The schedule features 1 classic and 25 overall season games.  The season takes off with the Trojan Tip-Off Classic November 8 vs Gannon University and November 9 vs Shepherd University at The Land of Troy. The season opener starts at home as the Trojans goes against Chowan University on November 13 at 8pm. The team hits the road for two straight games traveling to North Carolina on November 16 against…

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Fayetteville State Lady Broncos take CIAA Tourney

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title image via the CIAA Courtesy of the CIAA Baltimore, MD (March 2, 2024) – Fayetteville State and Elizabeth City State faced off Saturday afternoon in the 2024 CIAA Food Lion Tournament Championship. Both teams represented the top seed in their respective divisions and went head-to-head in the final CIAA matchup of the season for a chance to take home some hardware. The game was nothing short of exciting, as the score differential never grew larger than six, with each team trading leads 13 times. Ultimately, the Broncos capped off their near…

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Bowie State Basketball to host Virginia State for Wednesday doubleheader

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title image via Bowie State Basketball Courtesy of Bowie State Athletics BOWIE, MD — The Bowie State men’s basketball team continues Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play against Virginia State on Wednesday, Jan. 31 inside A.C. Jordan Arena. This will be the nightcap game of a CIAA doubleheader featuring the women’s game beginning at 5:30 p.m.   The doubleheader will be streamed live on the Bulldog Sports Network.   When: Wednesday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. (ET)  Where: Bowie, MD (A.C. Jordan Arena)  Tickets: Click HERE  Watch: Bulldog Sports Network  Live Stats: BSUBulldogs.com  Follow on Twitter: @BSU_Sports_Info  Follow on…

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Lincoln (PA) women’s hoops takes big loss on the road to Virginia State, 66-43

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title images via Lincoln Basketball Courtesy of Lincoln (PA) Athletics 43 Linc 66 Winner VS Team 1 2 3 4 F Linc 17  9  7  10  43 VS 15  14  24  13  66 The Lincoln University women’s basketball team fell short of a win, 66-43, to the Trojans of Virginia State University on Saturday afternoon in a road matchup. The loss moves the Lions to an 8-10 record on the season, 4-6 in the CIAA. GAME INFORMATIONScore: Lincoln 43, Virginia State 66Records: Lincoln (8-10, 4-6), Virginia State (16-2, 8-2)Location: Ettrick, VA…

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Last second-shot sinks Elizabeth City State at Lincoln, 65-64

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title image via ECSU Athletics Courtesy of ESCU Athletics Elizabeth City St. 6-13,3-5 CIAA 64 Final Jan. 24, 2024 65 Lincoln (PA) 9-10,5-4 CIAA Winner Team 1 2 F Elizabeth City St. 27  37  64 Lincoln (PA) 22  43  65  The men’s basketball team of Elizabeth City State (6-13, 3-5 CIAA) lost against Lincoln University (PA) (9-10, 5-4 CIAA) in a nail-biting buzzer-beater game with a final score of 65-64. The game was played on Wednesday evening at Manuel Rivero Hall. Xavier Tubbs-Matthews, who is thriving at the point, put…

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