Charlotte, NC (December 5, 2025) – Virginia Union senior running back Curtis Allen has been named one of eight national finalists for the 2025 Harlon Hill Trophy, college football’s top individual award in Division II. The announcement adds to a remarkable postseason for both Allen and the CIAA, as he
Charlotte, NC (December 1, 2025) – Week Three of CIAA Basketball continued to showcase strong individual performances across women’s and men’s programs as teams advanced through non-conference play. Several student-athletes delivered standout scoring efforts, dominant defensive outings, and meaningful contributions that shaped team results. The CIAA recognizes six student-athletes
Charlotte, NC (November 24, 2025) – Week Two of CIAA Basketball featured competitive performances across women’s and men’s programs as teams continued early-season play. Several teams earned key non-conference wins while others used the week to strengthen rotations and build continuity. The CIAA recognizes six student-athletes for their standout
Bowie, MD (November 23, 2025) – Fayetteville State University is back on top of CIAA volleyball. The Broncos claimed the 2025 CIAA Volleyball Championship inside A. C. Jordan Arena on Sunday afternoon, sweeping two-time defending champion Shaw University 25–22, 25–22, 25–23 to reclaim the conference crown with a
Bowie, Maryland (November 22, 2025) – The semifinal round of the 46th CIAA Volleyball Championship delivered the intensity expected on the road to a title, as Fayetteville State and Shaw each secured victories inside A. C. Jordan Arena. The two programs will meet in tomorrow’s championship match, scheduled to begin
Bowie, Maryland (November 21, 2025) – The 46th CIAA Volleyball Championship opened with a full day of intensity, resilience, and postseason urgency inside A.C. Jordan Arena. Virginia State, Bowie State, Shaw, and Fayetteville State each earned quarterfinal victories on Friday, securing spots in Saturday’s semifinal round and setting up
Charlotte, NC (November 21, 2025) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association will make history this weekend as two CIAA football programs, Johnson C. Smith University and Virginia Union University, host first-round games in the 2025 NCAA Division II Football Championship. This marks the first time in conference history that multiple CIAA
BOWIE, MD (November 20, 2025) – Championship weekend has arrived. As eight programs converge at Bowie State University for the 46th CIAA Volleyball Championship, the stage is set for a bracket defined by tradition, momentum, and the pursuit of history. Two-time defending champion Shaw University enters looking to secure a rare
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (November 19, 2025) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, is proud to announce Pinky Cole Hayes as an official ambassador for the highly anticipated 2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament. As a
Charlotte, NC (November 18, 2025) – Week One of CIAA Basketball opened with competitive performances across women’s and men’s programs as teams began the 2025-26 season. Several teams collected early wins, while others used the opening slate to establish rotations, test lineups, and build rhythm. Strong individual efforts highlighted
Durham, NC (November 15, 2025) – Johnson C. Smith University completed a championship journey fifty-five years in the making on Saturday afternoon, defeating two-time defending champion Virginia Union 45–21 inside Durham County Memorial Stadium to capture the 2025 CIAA Football Championship. The victory marks the Golden Bulls’ first CIAA football
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CHARLOTTE, NC (November 5, 2025) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, today announced a new partnership with the Marcus Graham Project (MGP) to launch “D9 Campaign Clash: A Battle of the Brands.” The hybrid creative workshop invites college students and recent graduates
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Charlotte, NC (November 12, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announces the official bracket for the 47th CIAA Volleyball Championship, set for November 21–23 on the campus of Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland. The three-day event will feature the conference’s top eight programs competing for the
