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WEEK THREE CIAA BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

WEEK THREE CIAA BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

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

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WEEK TWO CIAA BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

WEEK TWO CIAA BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

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

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Fayetteville State Wins 2025 CIAA Volleyball Championship, Sweeping Two Time Defending Champion Shaw University

Fayetteville State Wins 2025 CIAA Volleyball Championship, Sweeping Two Time Defending Champion Shaw University

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

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Fayetteville State and Shaw Advance to Championship Sunday at the 46th CIAA Volleyball Championship

Fayetteville State and Shaw Advance to Championship Sunday at the 46th CIAA Volleyball Championship

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

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Four Teams Advance to Semifinals as Quarterfinal Friday Delivers Sweeps, Upsets, and Momentum at the 46th CIAA Volleyball Championship

Four Teams Advance to Semifinals as Quarterfinal Friday Delivers Sweeps, Upsets, and Momentum at the 46th CIAA Volleyball Championship

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

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JCSU and VUU to Host First Round of NCAA Division II Football Championship

JCSU and VUU to Host First Round of NCAA Division II Football Championship

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

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CIAA Announces 2025 Volleyball All-Conference Teams and Individual Award Winners Ahead of Championship in Bowie, MD

CIAA Announces 2025 Volleyball All-Conference Teams and Individual Award Winners Ahead of Championship in Bowie, MD

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

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PINKY COLE HAYES TO JOIN 2026 FOOD LION CIAA CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AS OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR

PINKY COLE HAYES TO JOIN 2026 FOOD LION CIAA CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AS OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR

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

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WEEK ONE CIAA BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

WEEK ONE CIAA BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

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

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Golden Bulls Rise Again: Johnson C. Smith Claims First CIAA Title Since 1969

Golden Bulls Rise Again: Johnson C. Smith Claims First CIAA Title Since 1969

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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CIAA and Marcus Graham Project Launch ‘D9 Campaign Clash: A Battle of the Brands’ Creative Workshop to Empower the Next Generation  of Black Storytellers

CIAA and Marcus Graham Project Launch ‘D9 Campaign Clash: A Battle of the Brands’ Creative Workshop to Empower the Next Generation of Black Storytellers

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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Field Set for 2025 CIAA Volleyball Championship Hosted at Bowie State University

Field Set for 2025 CIAA Volleyball Championship Hosted at Bowie State University

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

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Milestones, Momentum, and Rookie Impact Highlight Week Ten CIAA Volleyball Honors

Milestones, Momentum, and Rookie Impact Highlight Week Ten CIAA Volleyball Honors

Charlotte, NC (November 11, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announces its Week Ten Volleyball Players of the Week, recognizing four student-athletes who closed out the 2025 regular season with standout performances ahead of the upcoming CIAA Volleyball Championship.  Read More...

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