Tag: CIAA Basketball

Virginia State puts it on Cheney 97-56

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title image via SaniyahShoots Courtesy of Virginia State Athletics 56 Chey 97 Winner VS Team 1 2 F Chey 26  30  56 VS 44  53  97 In a thrilling college basketball game that showcased impressive performances on both ends of the court, Virginia State emerged victorious over Cheyney with a commanding 44-26 win. The game began with both teams struggling to find their rhythm, with several missed shots and turnovers marking the early stages. At 19:23, Cheyney’s Joshua Blackmon hit a jumper to give his team a 2-0 lead, but Virginia…

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Virginia Union falls 71-58 to Fayetteville State

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title image via Virginia Union Athletics Courtesy of VUU Sports Virginia Union University’s DJ Mitchell scored a career-best 17 points, but Fayetteville State University defeated the Panthers 71-58 on Saturday, December 7, in Fayetteville, N.C. VUU’s Malachi Dark added 10 points of his own in the non-conference match=up. “We have been faced with a lot of adversity so far this year, but our guys continue to fight to the end,” said VUU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jay Butler.  “I thought we played really good on both ends of the floor in the first half against…

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Livingstone defeated 86-69 by USC Aiken

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title image via Livingstone Basketball Courtesy of Livingstone Athletics 69 LC 86 Winner USCA Team 1 2 F LC 29  40  69 USCA 42  44  86 Aiken, S.C.-The Livingstone men’s basketball team fell to USC Aiken with a final score of 86-69. Leading the way for Livingstone was King Ijeoma, who contributed 11 points with a solid 5-8 shooting effort. James Nipper added 9 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists. Ta’jae Jenkinsalso chipped in with 8 points, including a perfect 1-1 from beyond the arc. Paul Tako tallied 5 points and pulled down…

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Johnson C. Smith falls to Gardner-Webb 88-67

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title image via JCSU Athletics Courtesy Johnson C. Smith Athletics 67 JCS 88 Winner GW Team 1 2 3 4 F JCS 17  19  19  12  67 GW 19  20  24  25  88 Rylee Ghent scored 23 points as the Golden Bulls women’s basketball team fell to Division I foe, Gardner-Webb, 88-67. on Saturday afternoon. Ghent shot 6 of 12 from the field, and two of seven from three point area and went perfect from the line shooting nine of nine.  Desiree Smith had another double double on the night scoring 15 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Betsey…

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Tennessee State basketball predicted to finish 4th in preseason polls

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image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State men’s basketball team was picked to finish fourth in the Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll, as voted on by league head coaches and media relations members. Entering his seventh season, head coach Brian “Penny” Collins looks to continue his success after consecutive 18-win seasons and trips to the OVC quarterfinals. The revamped Tigers welcome 15 new players, with Knute Wood as the lone returner. Among the newcomers are transfers Ahmir Langlais from USC Upstate; Brandon Weston, who spent time at Seton Hall…

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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

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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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