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CIAA Bowling Season Opens at Virginia State with Strong Performances Across Both Divisions

CIAA Bowling Season Opens at Virginia State with Strong Performances Across Both Divisions

ETTRICK, VA (November 10, 2025) — Virginia State University hosted CIAA Bowling Event I on November 7–8, welcoming eight conference institutions to open the 2025–26 bowling season. The two-day event featured competitive play across both team and individual categories, setting an early tone for a promising season ahead.  Read

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CIAA Football: Week Ten Closes Regular Season with Statement Wins and Historic Moments

CIAA Football: Week Ten Closes Regular Season with Statement Wins and Historic Moments

Charlotte, NC (November 10, 2025) – Week 10 of CIAA Football marked the close of a defining regular season as programs across the conference battled for pride, positioning, and legacy. With championship berths and milestones on the line, several teams delivered statement performances that set the tone for postseason play.  Read

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CIAA Selects Fayetteville State University and Lincoln University (PA) to Participate in NCAA Division II IMPACT Forum

CIAA Selects Fayetteville State University and Lincoln University (PA) to Participate in NCAA Division II IMPACT Forum

Charlotte, NC (November 10, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) proudly announces that Fayetteville State University and Lincoln University (PA) have been selected to represent the conference at the NCAA Division II IMPACT Forum, taking place November 10–12, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN.  Read More...

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Championship Bound

Championship Bound

CHARLOTTE, NC (November 8, 2025) — The stage is set for an historic finish to the 2025 CIAA Football season as No. 1 seed Virginia Union University and No. 2 seed Johnson C. Smith University prepare to meet in the 55th CIAA Football Championship on Saturday, November 15 at Durham County

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CIAA Announces Inaugural Men’s Soccer Cup Championship

CIAA Announces Inaugural Men’s Soccer Cup Championship

Charlotte, NC (November 4, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) proudly announces the inaugural CIAA Men’s Soccer Cup Championship, featuring Virginia State University and Shaw University. The match will take place today, November 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, hosted by Virginia State University in Ettrick, Virginia.

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Double Doubles, Career Highs, and Defensive Standouts Headline Week Nine CIAA Volleyball Honors

Double Doubles, Career Highs, and Defensive Standouts Headline Week Nine CIAA Volleyball Honors

Charlotte, NC (November 4, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announces its Week Nine Volleyball Players of the Week, honoring four student athletes who delivered standout performances as teams continue to battle for postseason seeding ahead of the 2025 CIAA Volleyball Championship. Read More...

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CIAA Stands with Lincoln University (PA) During Time of Loss

CIAA Stands with Lincoln University (PA) During Time of Loss

Charlotte, N.C. (October 27, 2025) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) extends its deepest condolences and support to Lincoln University (PA) following the tragic shooting that occurred during homecoming weekend on Saturday, October 25, 2025. One individual was killed and six others were injured in the incident. The

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Media Credentials Open for the 2025 CIAA Football Championship

Media Credentials Open for the 2025 CIAA Football Championship

CHARLOTTE, NC (October 27, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is now accepting media credential requests for the 2025 CIAA Football Championship, which will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST at Durham County Memorial Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.  Read More...

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Fayetteville State Sweeps the 55th Annual CIAA Cross Country Championship in Salem, Virginia

Fayetteville State Sweeps the 55th Annual CIAA Cross Country Championship in Salem, Virginia

CHARLOTTE, NC (October 23, 2025) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) concluded the 55th Annual CIAA Cross Country Championship on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Green Hill Park in Salem, Virginia, hosted by Livingstone College. Fayetteville State University achieved a historic sweep, capturing both the men’s and women’s

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