Category: HBCU Sports

Virginia State returns to CIAA Championship game

Brandon King

From theciaa.com : Bob Heller contributed to this story Charlotte, NC (March 1, 2019) – Virginia State University pulled away in the second half to earn their second consecutive trip to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game with a 75-65 win over Livingstone College Friday night at the Spectrum Center. The Trojans (26-4), the top seed in the North Division will advance and play the winner of the Shaw University (#1 South) and Virginia Union University (#2 North) that will tipoff at 9:30 p.m. on Friday. Livingstone, (#2…

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Shaw gets into CIAA Championship game by defeating Virginia Union

Brandon King

From theciaa.com John Westbrook contributed to this story CHARLOTTE, NC (March 1, 2019) – Alex Owens 22-point,15-rebound performance helped propel Shaw University past the Virginia Union Panthers, 70-58 in the 2019 CIAA semifinals Friday evening in Spectrum Arena.   With the victory, #1 seed (CIAA South) Shaw advances to the championship for the first time since 2011 and will face #1 seed (CIAA North) Virginia State University Saturday, March 2 at 4:30 p.m. here in Spectrum Center.   SU ignited a quick 14-6 run going into the first media timeout of the…

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Virginia State defense clamps down on Elizabeth City State

Brandon King

From theciaa.com : Anthony Jeffries contributed to this story CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 27th, 2019) – Northern Division champion Virginia State, the No. 1 defensive team in the conference and among the best in the nation, put the clamps on Elizabeth City State to take a 67-54 CIAA men’s basketball quarterfinal matchup at Bojangles’ Coliseum on Wednesday. The Trojans held the Vikings to 32.8 percent shooting in gaining the double-digit win. The 54 points tied the second-lowest point total this season for the Vikings, who also scored the same amount in a…

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Second half surge pushed Shaw past Saint Augustine’s and into CIAA semis

Brandon King

From theciaa.com : Jolisa Williams contributed to this story CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 28, 2019 – For the first time in three seasons, the Shaw University men’s basketball team was able to capture a victory at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men’s Basketball Tournament and move on to the semifinals as the Bears rallied from a nine-point deficit in the second half to defeat rival Saint Augustine’s University in the quarterfinal round at the Bojangles Coliseum Wednesday night. The tournament victory is the first for head coach Joel Hopkins since he returned…

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ECSU upsets no.2 Bowie State, advances to CIAA Semifinals

Brandon King

From theciaa.com : Jolisa Williams contributed to this story CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 28, 2019) – The No. 6 seeded Elizabeth City State University women’s basketball team edged the No. 2 seeded Bowie State University Bulldogs in the final seconds for a 59-56 victory Thursday afternoon during the 2019 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women’s Basketball Tournament at the Spectrum Center. The Lady Vikings (16-15) advances to the semifinals for the first time since 2010 and will face the No. 1 seeded of the South – Fayetteville State University Friday, Mar. 1…

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Lincoln (PA) women advance to CIAA semis

Brandon King

From theciaa.com : Anthony Jeffries contributed to this story CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 28, 2019) – The Lincoln (Pa.) women, self-dubbed the “Elite Eight”, continues to roll in the CIAA Tournament. The Lions struck Johnson C. Smith early and cruised to a 91-75 quarterfinal victory at the Spectrum Center on Thursday. They never let up against the Golden Bulls despite playing eight players. Next up for the Lions is defending champion and nationally-ranked Virginia Union in a semifinal matchup for the second straight year on Friday at 1 p.m. AspireTV will televise…

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Virginia Union ends Johnson C. Smith’s run in the CIAA Tournament

Brandon King

From theciaa.com: Bob Heller contributed to this story Charlotte, NC (February 28, 2019) – The Johnson C. Smith men’s basketball team’s dream run at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Basketball Tournament has come to an end as the Virginia Union Panthers held off two second half rallies by the Golden Bulls to earn a 78-71 victory. The Panthers (19-10), the #2 seed from the North Division, will advance to the CIAA Tournament semi-finals on Friday, March 1, 2019 where they will play the top seed from the South Division Shaw…

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Grambling Lady Tigers hit the road to face UAPB and MVSU

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From Grambling State Sports Information : GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University women’s basketball team will look to get back into the win column as the Lady Tigers conclude their three-game road trip this weekend against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Mississippi Valley State in a pair of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) games. Tip-off from H.O. Clemons Arena on Saturday against UAPB is set for 3 p.m., while the Monday tilt with the Devilettes is set for 5:30 p.m. from the Harrison HPER Complex. Grambling State (12-14 overall, 9-5 SWAC), which currently sits tied for…

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Grambling Men’s Hoops finishes road trip with UAPB and MVSU

Brandon King

From Grambling State University Sports Information: GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University men’s basketball team will look to get back into the win column as the Tigers conclude their three-game road trip this weekend against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Mississippi Valley State in a pair of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) games. Tip-off from H.O. Clemons Arena on Saturday against UAPB is set for 5:30 p.m., while the Monday tilt with the Delta Devils is set for 7:30 p.m. from the Harrison HPER Complex. Grambling State (13-14 overall, 7-7 SWAC), which fell into the sixth…

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Norfolk State Women’s Track & Field now ranked 28th in the nation

Brandon King

From meacsports.com : NORFOLK, Va. – After a strong showing at the MEAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, the Norfolk State women’s track & field team has moved up to the No. 28 ranking in the nation according to this week’s NCAA Indoor Track & Field Ratings Index. The index, released by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), uses the NCAA’s descending order list of performances throughout the season as an indicator to predict team standings at the NCAA Indoor Championships. The Spartans were 37th in last week’s…

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