BOWIE, MD -- The Bowie State women's basketball team will travel to the "Old Dominion" for a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) showdown against the Virginia State Trojans on Wednesday, Jan. 29, inside the VSU Multipurpose Center in Petersburg, Va. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m.
The doubleheader will be streamed live on the CIAA Sports Network.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. (ET)
Where: Petersburg, VA (VSU Multipurpose Center)
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The Series
• The Trojans have won three of the last five meetings against the Bulldogs entering Wednesday's contest.
• In their last meeting, Virginia State defeated Bowie State, 66-58, inside A.C. Jordan Arena in Bowie, Md.
• BSU is 4-10 inside of VSU Multipurpose Center.
Last Whistle
The Bulldogs (13-6, 7-2 CIAA, 2-1 North) won their last outing against the Lady Vikings of Elizabeth City State, 62-52, inside A.C. Jordan Arena. The Bulldogs were in complete control of the game only allowing one lead change in the contest. Mia Smith led all scorers, tallying 15 points and nine rebounds, while Destiny Ryles added 13 points off the bench for BSU.
Bowie State's second unit dominated, scoring a season-high 54 points.
Extra Motivation
After being ranked 11th in the CIAA preseason poll, the Bulldogs are silencing the doubters. BSU's 13-6 overall record is the third-best mark in the CIAA. Coach Swan uses the rankings as motivation for the team, stating, "This is where every other team ranked you as… this is where they see you at. So, you need to go out every game, against every team you play against, and prove that you're better than 11th."
About Virginia State
VSU enters Wednesday's match (15-4, 8-1 CIAA, 3-0 North) on a seven-game win streak after defeating CIAA foe Lincoln (PA) University, 71-66 on the road on Jan. 25 inside Manuel Rivero Hall. The Trojans had four players score in double-figures, with Tiyanna James leading the way with 18 points. Carmen Kweti tallied a double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
Through 19 games, Virginia State is averaging 67.7 points, 40.5 rebounds, 12.9 assists, and 11.7 steals this season. Anii Harris leads the team in scoring 13.8 ppg. The team's leading passer is Mihjae Hayes who averages 3.7 assists per outing. VSU is ranked as the third-best defense in the CIAA, only allowing 58.5 points per game.
This is head coach Nadine Domond's third season at the helm of the Trojans program, as Virginia State went 23-5 overall and 13-4 in the conference during the 2023-24 season. VSU was selected to finish third in the CIAA Preseason Poll.
Looking Ahead
Bowie State will return home to face off against CIAA opponent Bluefield State on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. inside A.C. Jordan Arena in Bowie, Md. This game will be the 50th Anniversary of Women's Basketball in the CIAA, as well as Alumni Appreciation Day. The Bulldogs have a record of 1-3 against Big Blue, winning their last meeting against B-State 70-63 on Feb. 19, 2024.
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