The Lincoln University Lions team hoist the trophy after winning the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship against the Fayetteville State University Broncos in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Lincoln University Lions guard Chase Jackson, left reacts after drilling a three point basket against the Fayetteville State University Broncos as forward Janaie Coates-Sinues shouts during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Lincoln University Lions forward Peter Sorber, the tournament MVP shouts in front of Fayetteville State University Broncos guard/forward Caleb Simmons after grabbing a rebound late in the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)The Lincoln University Lions bench hold their collective breath with anticipation as guard Chase Jackson fires past Fayetteville State University Broncos guard Tairell Fletcher to hit a crucial three point basket late in the second half of the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Emotions pour from Lincoln University Lions guard Freddie Young, Jr. with jubilation after defeating the Fayetteville State University Broncos in the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Lincoln University Lions forward Ethan Garita blocks a shot by Fayetteville State University Broncos center D’Marco Baucum during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Fayetteville State University Broncos center D’Marco Baucum blocks a layup by Lincoln University Lions forward Ethan Garita during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Lincoln University Lions guard Chase Jackson hugs point guard Reggie Hudson #3 as they stand on the cusp of victory over the Fayetteville State University Broncos during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Lincoln University Lions forward Ethan Garita fires a hook shot around Fayetteville State University Broncos center D’Marco Baucum during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Lincoln University Lions fans watch play against the Fayetteville State University Broncos during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Fayetteville State University Broncos guard/forward Caleb Simmons tries to grab the loose ball between his legs as Lincoln University Lions forward Ethan Garita dives in during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Kaleb Coleman deflects a layup by Lincoln University Lions guard Bakir Cleveland during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, below, watches Lincoln University Lions forward Ethan Garita block a layup by Fayetteville State University Broncos guard/forward Caleb Simmons during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Lions held on to beat the Broncos, 54-51 for their first tournament title. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Lincoln University Lions forward Janaie Coates-Sinues blocks a shot by Fayetteville State University Broncos guard Tairell Fletcher during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Fans reach for official bling being thrown into the stands during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Governor Wes Moore, D-Md. ducks as Aminta Breaux, president of Bowie State University recovers a ball that flew between the two during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Lincoln University Lions forward Peter Sorber hauls down a high pass in the paint, above Fayetteville State University Broncos power forward Sean Tony Hauser during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Governor Wes Moore, D-Md. smiles with Myles Minishotta, 11 of Washington, DC who covers the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Fayetteville State University Broncos guard/forward Caleb Simmons and Lincoln University Lions forward Ethan Garita scramble for a loose ball during the 2023-24 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)The Fayetteville State University Broncos celebrate victory against the Elizabeth City State University Vikings in the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Broncos won, 64-59. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
The Fayetteville State University Broncos celebrate as time expires against the Elizabeth City State University Vikings during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Broncos won, 64-59. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)The Elizabeth City State University Vikings band perform during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Guard Rasheka Simmons #15 and guard NyAsia Blango fail to contain Fayetteville State University Broncos guard Keayna McLaughlin, who drives to the basket for a crucial layup during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Broncos won, 64-59. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes quarterback smiles during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship between the Elizabeth City State University Vikings and the Fayetteville State University Broncos in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Elizabeth City State University Vikings guard Dy’Jhanik Armfield struggles with ball possession as Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Talia Trotter reaches in, forcing a jump ball with possession going to FSU during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Broncos won, 64-59. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Fayetteville State University Broncos guard Keayna McLaughlin sprints around Elizabeth City State University Vikings guard Rasheka Simmons to score a crucial basket during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. The Broncos won, 64-59. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Thee Fayetteville State University Broncos band perform during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Laila Harris, left and Elizabeth City State University Vikings center Rashauna Grant leap for the opening tipoff of the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Elizabeth City State University Vikings guard Dy’Jhanik Armfield battles Fayetteville State University Broncos guard Aniylah Bryant for a rebound as forward Talia Trotter watches during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Hands reach out for a rebound, including Elizabeth City State University Vikings center Rashauna Grant, left and Fayetteville State University Broncos guard Keayna McLaughlin, right during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Elizabeth City State University Vikings guard Dy’Jhanik Armfield spins behind Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Ashara Hayes as they battle for position on a free throw during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Grabbing an offensive board, Elizabeth City State University Vikings forward/center Ja’Nia Thompson spins to score on Fayetteville State University Broncos guard Keayna McLaughlin during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Ashara Hayes reacts after forcing a turnover against the Elizabeth City State University Vikings during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Elizabeth City State University Vikings guard Alanis Hill collides into Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Ashara Hayes for a charge foul as forward Talia Trotter #30 watches during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Talia Trotter, a Baltimore native, is introduced during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship against the Elizabeth City State University Vikings in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Baltimore nativee, Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Talia Trotter casts a shadow on the court while dribbling the ball against the Elizabeth City State University Vikings during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Elizabeth City State University Vikings forward/center Ja’Nia Thompson turns, sliding to the feet of courside spectators after being fouled by Fayetteville State University Broncos forward Nyah Wilkins during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)The Hamiltones sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship between the Elizabeth City State University Vikings and the Fayetteville State University Broncos in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Rudy Currence performs the Star Spangled Banner during the 2023-24 CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship between the Elizabeth City State University Vikings and the Fayetteville State University Broncos in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)