Tag: CIAA Basketball

Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 10 Women’s Mid-Major Top 5 rankings

Brandon King

Although no new teams entered the mix, Week 10 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Women’s Mid-Major Top 5 was rife with movement, with four of the five teams occupying a different spot in the rankings than the previous week.  5. Edward Waters Lady Tigers (23-5, 21-3)  The Lady Tigers of Edward Waters took a tumble down the rankings, falling from No.2 Edward Waters was shockingly, unceremoniously, and emphatically bounced out of the SIAC Tournament via an 80-49 quarterfinal beatdown at the hands of Albany State. Despite not…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 9 Women’s Mid-Major Division Top 5 

Brandon King

Week 9 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Division Top 5 was static in that no new teams entered the rankings, but it was dynamic, as there was a great deal of shuffling, with 4 of the 5 teams changing positions.  5 Langston Lady Lions (24-5, 18-4) The Lady Lions tumbled down the rankings, falling from No.2 the previous week. The Lions roared into the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament on the strength of their second consecutive regular season title. However, their time in the tournament was short-lived,…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 8 Women’s Mid-Major Division Top 5

Brandon King

Week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Division Top 5 largely saw the status quo remain, with no new teams entering the rankings and only a pair of teams changes positions. 5 Fayetteville State Lady Broncos (19-4, 13-3) 36 Fayetteville State remains fifth in this week’s rankings. The Lady Broncos ended the last week of the regular season splitting a pair of games. FSU lost a road game to Claflin, 51-48, as they were unable to erase a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit. They bounced back from that…

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CIAA Tournament News: Fayetteville State beats Bowie State 86-83

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Courtesy of the CIAA Fayetteville State (21–6, 14–2 CIAA) delivered its most dramatic performance of the season on Wednesday night, erasing a double-digit first-half deficit and outlasting Bowie State (8–22, 5–12 CIAA) in a thrilling 86–83 victory in the CIAA Tournament quarterfinals at CFG Bank Arena. Behind an electric second half and a masterful effort from Food Lion Player of the Game Terrell Williams, the Broncos punched their ticket to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of Thursday’s Virginia Union vs. Johnson C. Smith matchup on Friday, February 27 at…

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CIAA Tournament News: Fayetteville State defeats Virginia Union 56-49, moves on to semifinal round

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Courtesy of the CIAA Fayetteville State (20–4) surged ahead early and withstood a late Virginia Union (17–9) push to secure a 56–49 victory on Wednesday evening at CFG Bank Arena, advancing to Friday’s semifinal round where they will face the top Northern Division seed, Bowie State, at 6 p.m. The win was anchored by the all-around impact of guard Talia Trotter, who was named the Food Lion Player of the Game. Fayetteville State wasted no time setting the tone. The Broncos opened the game on a decisive run, building a 22–12 lead…

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CIAA Men’s Tournament News: Johnson C. Smith upsets Virginia Union to advance to tourney semis

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Courtesy of the CIAA Johnson C. Smith (12–15) delivered the signature moment of the 2026 CIAA Tournament Thursday night, knocking off nationally ranked Virginia Union (24–5) in a dramatic 64–63 quarterfinal thriller at CFG Bank Arena. With the game — and their season — on the line, Food Lion Player of the Game Jamauri Bryant rose to the moment, burying the go-ahead three with seven seconds remaining to push the Golden Bulls into Friday’s semifinal against #1 Southern seed Fayetteville State at 8 p.m. What began as a tightly contested first half…

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CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament News: Virginia State beats Lincoln 76-60

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Courtesy of the CIAA Virginia State (20–9) delivered a complete, composed performance in its CIAA Tournament opener, defeating Lincoln (PA) (10–20) by a 76–60 margin at CFG Bank Arena. Guided by Food Lion Player of the Game Jacob Cooper,who orchestrated the Trojans’ offense with poise and delivered clutch scoring throughout, Virginia State advanced to Friday’s quarterfinal round where they will face the winner of Claflin vs. Bluefield State on February 27 at 2:00 PM. The opening half showcased high-octane offense on both ends, with ten lead changes and both teams firing confidently…

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CIAA Women’s Tournament : Claflin defeats Virginia State 56-42 to advance to semis

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Courtesy of the CIAA Claflin (17–8, 12–5 CIAA) put together one of its most complete defensive performances of the season on Thursday afternoon, shutting down Virginia State (17–8, 11–5 CIAA) in a decisive 56–42 victory in the CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament quarterfinals at CFG Bank Arena. The Panthers were powered by a breakout showing from Food Lion Player of the Game Tyra Floyd, whose 16 points and four three-pointers fueled Claflin’s wire-to-wire win. With the victory, Claflin advances to face #1 Southern Division seed Winston-Salem State in the semifinal round on Friday, February 27…

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Week 7 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Women’s Basketball Top 5

Brandon King

Week 7 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Division Top 5 saw no new entrants , a new team is now seated on the throne atop the rankings.  5.Fayetteville State Lady Broncos (20-4, 18-3) The Lady Broncos stay at No.5 in the Week 7 rankings. FSU is coming off a perfect week, defeating Shaw 73-57 on February 9 and thrashing Livingstone 81-55 on February 12. The Lady Broncos currently are second in the CIAA, trailing only Winston-Salem State.  4.Miles College Lady Golden Bears (18-3, 12-2) Just…

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Bowie State basketball schedule change (again)

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The Thursday basketball doubleheader between Bowie and Bluefield State has been postponed due to weather and safety concerns posed by Winter Storm Fern.  This was the second postponement of the doubleheader, as the January 28 date was a rescheduled version of the original.  A rescheduled date has not been determined and will be announced at a later date. 

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