Tag: CIAA Basketball

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

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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

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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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Winton-Salem State hoops get year-end win over Lincoln (PA)

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title image via Tag the shooter Courtesy of Winston Salem State Athletics 67 Winner WSSU 65 Linc Team 1 2 F WSSU 32  35  67 Linc 36  29  65 LINCOLN, Pa. – The Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball team edged out Lincoln University (Pa) 67-65 at Manuel Rivero Hall. The Rams improved to (9-3, 3-0 CIAA) and end the year on a four-game win streak. Jaylen Alston led the Rams with a double-double, 21 points, and 10 rebounds, while Isaac Parson chipped in with 12 points and six assists.  Imajae Dodd scored 10 points, and Jaylin Parker had nine points. Quick…

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Virginia State forces 33 turnovers in blowout win over Shaw

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Courtesy of Virginia State Athletics 44 Shaw 82 Winner VS Team 1 2 3 4 F Shaw 14  17  7  6  44 VS 28  11  25  18  82 The Virginia State University women’s basketball team played in their first conference matchup against Shaw University. In the game VSU forced 33 turnovers, got 25 steals and scored 27 fast break points in rout to an 82-44 victory.  Shaw opened the game scoring six of the first seven points. However, after that the Trojans went the final seven minutes on a 27-8 run.…

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Lincoln (PA) Men’s Hoops to take on Goldey-Beacon College Wednesday night

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title image via Lincoln Athletics Courtesy of Lincoln Athletics The Lincoln University men’s basketball team, under the leadership of Head Coach Jason Armstrong, will travel to Wilmington, DE to face the Lightning of Goldey-Beacom College host on Wednesday, December 6. Tip-off is set for 6pm at Joseph West Jones Center. GAME INFODate: Wednesday, December 6, 2023Time: 6pmLive Stream: LU Lions v. GBC LightningLive States: Live StatsLocation: Wilmington, DE (Joseph West Jones Center)Season Records: Lincoln (4-5), Goldey-Beacom (4-3) SERIES HISTORY SELF-SCOUT SCOUTING THE GOLDEY-BEACOM LIGHTNING

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Johnson C. Smith women’s hoops comes up short against Francis Marion 54-48 Monday night

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Title image via Brain Frey 54 Winner FMU 48 JCS Team 1 2 3 4 F FMU 16  15  9  14  54 JCS 12  12  15  9  48 Courtesy of JOhnson C. Smith Athletics CHARLOTTE –  Ciara Harris Ciara Harris scored 20 points but the Johnson C. Smith University women’s basketball team dropped an 54-48 decision to the Patriots of Francis Marion inside Brayboy Gymnasium on Monday evening. Besty Burnett added 11 points to go along with four rebounds while Harris grabbed 10 rebounds on the night. For the contest, the Golden Bulls (1-4) shot 34 percent from the…

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