2021-22 All-CIAA Mens Basketball TeamBackcourtCress Worthy, Fayetteville StateCameron Campbell, Winston-Salem StateJavonte Cooke, Winston-Salem StateDhashon Dyson, Saint AugustinesFrancis Fitzgerald, Virginia StateFrontcourtNavar Elmore, LivingstoneJalen Seegars, Fayetteville StateZahrion Blue, Lincoln (PA)Augustine Ominu, Johnson C. SmithRobert Osborne, Virginia UnionJordan Peebles, Virginia UnionTerrence Hunter-Whitfield, Virginia State2021-22 CIAA Mens Basketball All-Rookie TeamCaleb Simmons, ShawBakir Cleveland, Lincoln (PA)Jayden Beloti, Elizabeth City StateKhyree Temple, LivingstoneIsaac Parson, Winston-Salem State, CIAA Mens Player of the Year: Zahrion Blue, Lincoln (PA)CIAA Mens Defensive Player of the Year: Navar Elmore, LivingstoneCIAA Mens Rookie of the Year: Jayden Beloti, Elizabeth City StateCIAA Mens Coach of the Year: Corey Lowery, Lincoln (PA). The Women's and Men's CIAA Players of the Year were Amaya Tucker (Winston-Salem State) and Robert Osborne (Virginia Union), respectively. SU London 23, Seymour 16, Pollard 14, Jones 3, Jordan 2, James 1. Banks and London were on the CIAA All-Rookie team last season. Its everything that as a leader with a passion for this conference you could have hoped for, that people feel loved and connected, that we see them and they see us, that they hear us and we hear them. 4 seed Bowie State University. Worthy, Osborne, Hunter-Whitfield, and Fitzgerald were all-conference selections last season and Temple was on the All-Rookie team in 2021-22. Last season, as a No. But coming close and winning are two very different thin In total, Hill coached 76 All-CIAA selections and five CIAA Player of the Years. The six-foot-five forward led the Panthers in assists per game (3.3; fourth in the conference) and steals per game (1.4). Shaw did what it likes to do get the lead and play tough defense. 2 seed in the conference tournament. Virginia Union University's Robert Osborne was named the CIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year while VUU Head Men's Basketball Coach Jay Butler was named the CIAA Men's Basketball Coach of the Year, it was announced on Monday, February 20, in Baltimore, Md. The graduate student from Winston-Salem State shot 43 percent from the field and 41 percent from three, finishing fourth in the league with 45 made threes. 5 seed Elizabeth City State relied on its stingy defense to top No. From there, Johnson C. Smith mustered a 10-2 scoring run in the final three minutes to come away with the upset. Hill earned her fifth title in 2007. Winston-Salem State wins CIAA Tournament championship, The CIAA Tournament finals are set. CIAA Details Title IX Initiatives for the 2023 CIAA Basketball Tournament, including Friday's Title IX Day, CIAA Honors Five Current HBCU Administrators as Title IX Trailblazers, CIAA Recognizes Five More as Title IX Trailblazers Ahead of the 2023 CIAA Indoor Track & Field Championship, CIAA Honors Five Pioneers as Title IX Trailblazers, Official Site of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Winston-Salem defeated Virginia Union 45-44 to advance in the 2023 CIAA men's basketball finals at CFG Bank Arena.Feb. 24, 2023. The Falcons opened the second half on a 6-0 run to close within 30-21 but the Rams steadily pulled away for the win. CIAA Player of the Year Robert Osborne (18 points) then tied the score with a baby jumper, and All-CIAA forward Raemaad Wright (three points, 12 rebounds) later put the Panthers up one with a free throw. Learn how your comment data is processed. Elizabeth City State will play No. In his senior campaign Anthony Hilliard heads the conference in scoring 23.6ppg, 591 total points and rebounding 11.6rpg; 290 total. The tournament is back in the Charm City and begins Tuesday. The last time they won the tournament was in 2014. Additionally, Osborne's13 double-doubles on the season are tied for third in Division II. In 2002, the first year of women's tennis at Fayetteville State, Hillearned the Broncos the inauguralCIAA women's tennis title, en route to a four-peat from 2002 to 2005 in the program's first four years. The Men's Basketball All-CIAA Team features two student-athletes from each of Fayetteville State (Cress Worthy & Tyler Foster), Virginia Union (Raemaad Wright & Osborne), and Virginia State (Terrence Hunter-Whitfield & Francis Fitzgerald). Navar Elmore of Livingstone College was selected as CIAA Mens Defensive Player of the Year. Elizabeth City States Amadou Faye was named the Mens CIAA Defensive Player of the Year and Anyssa Fields from Lincoln (PA) earned the womens honor. We had played them earlier in the year, and we had a 30-point lead at our place, and we lost it at the buzzer, he said. The score was tied 49-49 with under four minutes left, but the Broncos finished with a 9-4 run. Now the 2022-23 ECSU women's basketball team can also be introduced as the first Lady Vikings squad to ever win the CIAA Tournament and reach the NCAA Division II Tournament. Butler, who played from 1992 to 1996 and won three CIAA titles for his alma mater, relays his experience at the tournament to his players hoping to inspire and encourage them. Were like the Cinderellas of this tournament, but were going to keep dancing, cause were not done yet, Armstrong said. 2 seed in the tournament despite losing her four top scorers from 2021-22. In October of 2022, the Vikings unveiled their brand new $150,000 locker room. Pollock, the All-CIAA selection and Food Lion Game MVP,scored 15 points while sophomore guard Jaleesa Lanier added 13 points, including hitting three three-pointers. Elizabeth City State's Amadou Faye was named the Men's CIAA Defensive Player of the Year and Anyssa Fields from Lincoln (PA) earned the women's honor. In the CIAA, Tucker is also second in steals per game with 2.9 and sixth in assists (2.9). Set to play in Tuesdaysopening round of the tournament, Elizabeth City State University receives the No. "We want to be team-oriented. 11 and 12 seeds, respectively. By Steven J. Gaither Posted on November 10, 2021 Teel making a decision whether to drive, pull up or pass to Jaylin Parker was the third. The second half was all Shaw. 7 Lincoln (PA), thanks to the Bears earning a season sweep of the Lions. Head Coach Tynesha Lewis manifested her teams tourney success in the form of a blank wrap in the teams new $150,000 locker room. The Elizabeth City State womens basketball team made history by winning their first CIAA Championship title under head coach Tynesha Lewis; earning them a spot in the NCAA Division II Tournament. The Elizabeth City State University women's basketball team celebrates after defeating Shaw University 55-40 in Baltimore, Maryland, Saturday to win the CIAA Tournament championship for the . The opening round continues on Wednesday with Lincoln (PA) and Johnson C. Smith playing at 10 a.m. and Winston-Salem State and St. Augustines playing at 12:30 p.m. Elizabeth City State University freshman forward Jayden Beloti was voted CIAA Mens Rookie of the Year. Alston, named Food Lion Game MVP, paced the Rams (18-8 overall) with 16 points in addition to eight rebounds. With a career-high 20 rebounds, plus 21 points in the 88-83 overtime win over Fairmont State, Raemaad Wright logged a rare 20-point, 20-rebound double-double for the CIAA. Its hard to beat a team three times, said Lincoln coach Janice Washington, whose team knocked off Shaw twice in the regular season. In 2022, the tournament brought in over 66,000. Pollard hit a 3-pointer with 5:21 left in the half to give Shaw a 21-17 lead, and the Lions only got a 3 by Kania Pollock and a bucket by Fields for the rest of the half to enter halftime trailing 28-22. The top rookies in the CIAA wereIndia Howard on the womens side and Ezekiel Cannedy on the mens. She is the Broncos' winningest coach in volleyball program history with 331 overall victories, including 202 wins in conference play and 12 winning seasons. During her collegiate career, Hill was a three-time All-American, national champion in the shot put, District 26 champion, and a member of St. Augustine's track teams that won the CIAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships and the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships. Charlotte, NC - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) introduces the 2022-23 All-CIAA Preseason Men's and Women's Basketball Teams, as voted on by the CIAA Basketball Coaches Associations and the Sports Information Directors Association, and the predicted order of finish as selected by the men's and women's head coaches. Winston-Salem State University Men's Basketball won the 2023 CIAA Champion at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on Saturday, according to the Central . They say that the CIAA Tournament does not officially start until there is an upset and the No. Armfield led the team during the regular season with 10.7 points per game, but she scored 20 or more just twice in 25 games entering Friday. In the CIAA, Tucker is also second in steals per game with 2.9 and sixth in assists (2.9). The Mens Basketball All-CIAA Team features two student-athletes from each of Fayetteville State (Cress Worthy & Tyler Foster), Virginia Union (Raemaad Wright & Osborne), and Virginia State (Terrence Hunter-Whitfield & Francis Fitzgerald). (In total, Washington lost 10 players from last seasons conference championship team, which was also Coach Washingtons first season as head coach of the Lions) The Lions finished this regular season with a 12-4 mark in conference play and an 18-8 overall record. 1 Virginia Union 44. The tournament moved to Baltimore in 2021 after 15 years in Charlotte, North Carolina. UP NEXT: The Broncos will meet the winner of Thursday's 6 p.m. quarterfinal contest between Virginia State and Lincoln (Pa.) winner in Friday's semifinals, scheduled for 6 p.m. Elizabeth City State Wins First CIAA Women's Basketball Championship with a 55-40 Victory Over Shaw, Winston-Salem State Claims 2023 CIAA Men's Basketball Championship with 62-57 Win over Lincoln (PA), Shaw Bests Lincoln (PA) 59-45, in Dominant Defensive Performance to Advance to CIAA Women's Basketball Championship, Samage Teel's Clutch Jumper Lifts Winston-Salem State Over Top-Seeded Virginia Union in CIAA Men's Semifinals, Official Site of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Beloti led all CIAA freshmen in scoring during the regular season at 12.6 points per game, which ranks top 15in the conference. 6 Lincoln 53, No. Anyssa Fields, the 2023 CIAA Defensive Player of the Year and all-conference selection, led the Lions' rebounding effort with 11 rebounds. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, for both 2018 and 2019. The five-day Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association men's and women's basketball tournaments return to Baltimore for a second year after attracting nearly 66,000 people to the city last. 2 seed in the conference tournament. Tucker, Aniylah Bryant from Fayetteville State, Virginia States Sommer Blakemore, Virginia Unions Ny Langley, and Lauren Banks from St. Augustines make up the rest of the all-conference team. With his team down one point in the final minute, Samage Teel went into his bag and chose his best weapon: the one-dribble pull-up to the left. The 6-4 guard has the individual single-game high for points (32 against University of the Sciences) and rebounds (19 against Shaw) in the CIAA this season. Claflin University and Saint Augustines are the No. The Women's Basketball All-CIAA Team has three players from Johnson C. Smith (Howard, Shaniya Jones,and Le'Zarea Bowens), the most in 2022-23. Lincoln (PA) Continues Run, Edging Out Fayetteville State 53-49 to Advance to CIAA Men's Basketball Championship, Lincoln (PA) and Winston-Salem State Men Punch Tickets to CIAA Semifinals, CIAA Announces Men's & Women's Basketball Weekly Honors #14, CIAA Announces Men's & Women's Basketball Weekly Honors #13, Official Site of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Belotis six blocks against Lincoln were the most by a CIAA freshman in a game this season. Before the Broncos ended their CIAA championship drought of nearly 50 years with the 2022 title, they lost a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter of the 2020 final and finished as the runner-up. . CIAA basketball tournament headed toward thrilling finish. The Golden Bulls went 11-15 in the regular season and 6-10 against CIAA foes, but the talented squad beat No. A now three-time All-CIAA selection and 2018-19 CIAA Rookie of the Year, the five-foot-six guard is a member of the 1,000-point club and she is Winston-Salem States all-time leader in three points. As part of the locker room decor, the team wanted a mural-like wrap for the back of the lockers to highlight historical moments. The Bears got 11 points from London and four from Brittiney Seymour in the third quarter, but the Shaw defense kept Lincoln from taking advantage. 5 seed Elizabeth City State looms large as Bowie State finished a game ahead of the Vikings in the standings. She nearly pulled off the double-double with nine points as well. CIAA Basketball Tournament gets rave reviews after second year in Baltimore. We knew we had to take care of the ball, Curtis said. Butler was named the CIAA Men's Basketball Coach of the Year after Virginia Union grabbed the Northern Division crown for the second straight year and led the Panthers to a 9-1 division record, a 12-4 conference mark, and a 22-6 overall record. 3 seed Virginia State. The Bulldogs, Golden Bulls, and Falcons are all tied at 5-11 in conference play, however, Johnson C. Smith owns the tiebreaker over St. Augustines due to head-to-head point differential and Bowie State holds the edge over the Golden Bulls, thanks to a head-to-head win on December 17. A now three-time All-CIAA selection and 2018-19 CIAA Rookie of the Year, the five-foot-six guard is a member of the 1,000-point club and she is Winston-Salem State's all-time leader in three points. Anyssa Fields led the No. ECS Armfield 20, Hashim 9, Banks 5, Nowlin 5, Kinney 4, Pitts 4, Blango 2, King 2, Adams 2. He was chosen the Most Valuable Player of the CIAA. Lincoln began to match the Bears intensity in the second quarter, but the Lions kept turning the ball over. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner) Our nonprofit news organization is made possible by subscribers and donors who value storytelling that impacts and uplifts communities. 5 seed Winston-Salem State toppled No. Additionally, Osbornes13 double-doubles on the season are tied for third in Division II.Faye is the CIAA Mens Defensive Player of the Year after finishing the regular season ranked second in Division II in blocks per game (3.4). As Bakir continues to grow and mature I fully expect him to develop into a dominant player in this league. 1 Fayetteville State in the quarterfinals. 2 seedLions will be looking to defend their conference championship after finishing the regular season with a 12-4 mark in conference action. Shaw took control from the start, jumping out to an early 10-2 lead thanks in large part to scoring six points off seven first-quarter turnovers by the Lions. Fayetteville State was led by Imani Elliott with 13 points. Tynsha Lewis understands the grind of both perseverance and hard work. VU Osborne 18, Harding 17, Sims 4, Wright 3, Joseph 2. Washington was named the CIAA Women's Basketball Coach of the Year after guiding Lincoln (PA) to a second-straight Northern Division title and the No. As I said, we are the most dangerous team in this league.. After a 70-year hiatus, the CIAA Basketball Tournament made its return to Baltimore in 2022, which saw massive success according to local officials. Friday at 8 p.m., Lincoln (PA) will take on the winner of the Winston-Salem State/Shaw quarterfinal game, which is slated to tip off tomorrow afternoon. Cannedy finished the regular season as a top-five scorer in the conference as a freshman, averaging 15.4 points per game to earn CIAA Men's Rookieof the Year honors. 6 seed is Shaw, who sits above No. Its just about how we prepare mentally before we step on the court. Health reasons will keep him away again this week, but his daughter Thesha, also a WSSU graduate and alumni engagement director, will represent the family. The win puts Winston-Salem State back in the CIAA final for the first time since 2020, when the Rams defeated Fayetteville State for their 12th conference title. The Tip-Off Awards banquet also serves as the openerto the2023 CIAA Basketball Tournament, which takes place February 21-25 in Baltimore, MD at CFG Bank Arena.Tucker earned the conferences highest regular season honor by averaging 15.6 points per game (third in the conference) and guiding the Rams to a No. The Lions finished second, one game behind Virginia Union. Virginia Union coach Jay Butler then drew the final play up for Osborne to drive to the hoop, but Winston-Salem State crowded the lane and the senior forward passed to Devon Sims, whose 3-point attempt seconds before the buzzer clanked off the rim. Not only did the sixth-seeded Bears (18-12) wreak havoc on defense, but they scored 19 points off those turnovers. The No. Joining Cannedy on the 2022-23 CIAA All-Rookie team is Nehemiah Johnson (St. Augustines), Pharoah Lassiter (Livingstone), Jaquantae Harris (Elizabeth City State), and Freddie Young, Jr. from Lincoln (PA).The Womens Basketball All-CIAA Team has three players from Johnson C. Smith (Howard, Shaniya Jones,and LeZarea Bowens), the most in 2022-23. Seegars and Peebles are the only returners from the 2019-20 team while Campbell receives recognition for the second time after being recognized initially following the 2018-19 season. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The Panthers, using a 15-3 run, ballooned their lead to 19 pointsin the second half and the margin stayed in double digits the rest of the way. Armfield, the Food Lion Game MVP, helped the Vikings build a 47-38 lead . The Vikings concluded their season at 13-16 overall. Tucker earned the conference's highest regular season honor by averaging 15.6 points per game (third in the conference) and guiding the Rams to a No. I think we did that.. In a contest that went back-and-forth between division foes, it would be the Golden Bulls that would punch its ticket to the CIAA Women's Basketball Final FourWednesday afternooninside the CFG Bank Arena. Virginia Union is seeking to avenge last season's loss in the conference championship game. Winston-Salem defeated Virginia Union 45-44 to advance in the 2023 CIAA men's basketball finals at CFG Bank Arena.Feb. 24, 2023. Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Office (704) 910-2133 | Fax (704) 910-2855, 2023CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament. He boosted his scoring slightly in conference games to 10.1 points per game, including a 25-point effort at Shaw late in the season. 2 seed in the CIAA, Tucker is also second in steals per game, which ranks top the! 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