Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Talia Trotter, a Baltimore native, passes while Virginia State University Trojans guard Raija Todd defends during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Virginia State University Trojans forward Tatiana Jones tries to kick a loose ball that bounces to Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Nyah Wilkins as forward Talia Trotter #30 and forward Amesha Miller watch during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Fayetteville State University Broncos forward and Baltimore native Talia Trotter scores over Virginia State University Trojans guard Raija Todd during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Virginia State University Trojans guard Cabria Lewis falls back while fouling Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Nyah Wilkins as they battle for a rebound during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Morgan Graham hauls down a defensive board between Virginia State University Trojans forward Amesha Miller #33 and forward London Tanayja above forward Laila Harris during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Virginia State University Trojans forward Tatiana Jones tumbles at the feet of Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Nyah Wilkins as a loose ball drops over guard Raija Todd #13 and guard Aniylah Bryant during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Virginia State University Trojans guard Skylar White chases Fayetteville State University Broncos guard Keayna McLaughlin who charges to the basket during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)A fan returns the ball which went out of bounds during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal between the Fayetteville State University Broncos and the Virginia State University Trojans in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Fans watch the second period between the Fayetteville State University Broncos and the Virginia State University Trojans during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Virginia State University Trojans guard Mekayla Furman attempts a shot as Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Ashara Hayes defends during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Virginia State University Trojans guard Raija Todd reaches to recover a loose ball between Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Nyah Wilkins, left, guard Aniylah Bryant and forward Ashara Hayes during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Virginia State University Trojans guard Mihjae Hayes falls back, drawing a charge call on Fayetteville State University Broncos guard Aniylah Bryant during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Virginia State University Trojans forward Tatiana Jones tries to kick a loose ball that bounces to Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Nyah Wilkins as forward Talia Trotter #30 and forward Amesha Miller watch during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Virginia State University Trojans forward Amesha Miller smiles as she’s introduced during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal against the Fayetteville State University Broncos in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Fayetteville State University Broncos guard Keayna McLaughlin rears back, drawing a charge foul and a turnover on Virginia State University Trojans guard Mekayla Furman during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)The Fayetteville State University Broncos gather before playing the Virginia State University Trojans during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Virginia State University Trojans forward Tatiana Jones reaches for a pass behind Fayetteville State University Broncos guard Aniylah Bryant during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Tournament Semifinal in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Peter Sorber, Lincoln University (PA), is fouled by Timothy McElroy, Claflin University, in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)From left, Ethan Garita, Lincoln University (PA), and Damerius Wash, Claflin University, go up with John Whitehead,III, Claflin, as Whitehead dunks to cut Lincoln’s lead to five points in the second half. Lincoln went on to win the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)From left, Reggie Hudson, Lincoln University (PA), waits as Damerius Wash, Claflin University, advances the ball in the first half of the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)
Freddie Young, Jr., Lincoln University (PA), draws a foul from DaiJohn Stewart, Claflin University, before scoring in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)Freddie Young, Jr., Lincoln University (PA), moves around, DaiJohn Stewart, Claflin University, in the first half of the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena…(Kim Hairston/Staff)Lincoln University (PA) player walk onto the court after beating Claflin University in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)
Jason Armstrong, Lincoln University (PA), head men’s basketball coach speaks with Aidan Anderson in the first half of a game against Claflin University in the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)Bakir Cleveland, Lincoln University (PA), attempts a layup against Claflin University in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)Left, Zion Obanla, Claflin University, and, right, Janaie Coates-Sinues, Lincoln University (PA), battle for the ball as Ethan Garita, Lincoln, watches in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)
Damerius Wash, Claflin University, puts Freddie Young, Jr., Lincoln University (PA), under pressure causing Young to loose the ball in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)Bakir Cleveland, Lincoln University (PA), takes a shot against Claflin University in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)Ethan Garita, Lincoln University (PA) nets against Timothy McElroy, Claflin University, in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)
Reggie Hudson, Lincoln University (PA), takes the ball toward the basket as, teammate Bakir Cleveland follows and Damerius Wash, Claflin University, watches in the last moments of the second half of the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. Lincoln wins to advance to the finals. (Kim Hairston/Staff)Bakir Cleveland, Lincoln University (PA), celebrates after being fouled late in the second half. Lincoln advances to the final after winning the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)Jailen Williams, Claflin University, drives to the basket guarded by Reggie Hudson, Lincoln University (PA), in the first half of the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena…(Kim Hairston/Staff)
Bakir Cleveland, Lincoln University (PA), celebrates after being fouled late in the second half by Zion Obanla, Claflin University. Lincoln advances to the final after winning the 2024 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena. (Kim Hairston/Staff)Mar. 1, 2024: Tynesha Lewis, Elizabeth City State University Women’s Basketball Head coach gestures in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals against Claflin University. ECSU wins 70-58 to advance to the finals at CFG Bank Arena on Friday. (Kim Hairston/Staff)NyAsia Blango, Elizabeth City State University, fouls Nya Morris, Claflin University, in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena on Friday. ECSU wins 70-58 to advance to the finals. (Kim Hairston/Staff)
NyAsia Blango, Elizabeth City State University, fouls Nya Morris, Claflin University, in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena on Friday. ECSU wins 70-58 to advance to the finals. (Kim Hairston/Staff)Londen Coleman, Elizabeth City State University, rises above Claflin University defenders in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena on Friday. ECSU wins 70-58 to advance to the finals. (Kim Hairston/Staff)Dy’Jhanik Armfield, Elizabeth City State University, and Jasmyn Jefferies, Claflin University, battle for a loose ball in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena on Friday. ECSU wins 70-58 to advance to the finals. (Kim Hairston/Staff)
NyAsia Blango, Elizabeth City State University, poses with a trophy after being named MVP in the 2024 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals against Claflin at CFG Bank Arena on Friday. ECSU wins 70-58 to advance to the finals. (Kim Hairston/Staff)NyAsia Blango, Elizabeth City State University, holds a trophy after being named MVP in the 2024 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals as her team celebrates. ECSU defeated Claflin 70-58 at CFG Bank Arena on Friday. (Kim Hairston/Staff)NyAsia Blango, Elizabeth City State University, runs with the ball in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals against Claflin University at CFG Bank Arena on Friday. ECSU wins 70-58 to advance to the finals. Blango was named MVP of the game. (Kim Hairston/Staff)
Tynesha Lewis, Elizabeth City State University Women’s Basketball Head coach smiles in the final moments of the 2024 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals against Claflin University. ECSU wins 70-58 to advance to the finals at CFG Bank Arena on Friday. (Kim Hairston/Staff)From left, Alanis Hill, Elizabeth City State University, and Jasmyn Jefferies, Claflin University, battle for a loose ball in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena on Friday. ECSU wins 70-58 to advance to the finals. (Kim Hairston/Staff)From left, Alanis Hill, Elizabeth City State University, and Jasmyn Jefferies, Claflin University, battle for a loose ball in the second half of the 2024 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals at CFG Bank Arena on Friday. ECSU wins 70-58 to advance to the finals. (Kim Hairston/Staff)