BOWIE, MD — The Bowie State men's and women's basketball teams are set to ignite Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) divisional play on Saturday, Jan. 17, hitting the road to battle Lincoln (PA) in a doubleheader showdown inside Chase Arena.

The women's game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. tip-off, followed by the men's contest at 4 p.m. The doubleheader will air live on CIAA Sports Network.

When: Saturday, Jan. 17 | 2 p.m. (WBB), 4 p.m. (MBB)
Where: Chase Arena (Wilmington, Del.)
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Live Stats: Women's | Men's
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Women's Basketball Game Series

• Bowie State's all-time record versus the Lady Lions shows 9-17 since 2009.
• As of the most recent matchup on February 22, 2025, the current streak favors Lincoln (PA), with Bowie State falling 52–51.
• BSU's longest win streak against LUPA was two games (Jan–Feb 2017).
• The Bulldogs are 5–8 at home and 4–9 on the road all-time against Lincoln (PA).

Scouting the Bulldogs Women

Bowie State enters the matchup with a 9–6 overall record and a 2–4 mark in CIAA play, currently sitting in the middle of the Northern Division standings.

BSU averages 64.9 points per game while allowing just 55.7 points per contest, one of the strongest defensive marks in the CIAA. The Bulldogs shoot 36.8 percent from the field and 26.5 percent from three-point range. Bowie State is ranked first in the CIAA in free throws, fourth in rebounding, and remains one of the most active defensive teams in the league with 6.1 blocks per game and 10.4 steals per game.

Key Players & Rankings

• Malaka Cobb leads Bowie State offensively at 10.5 points per game.
• Mia Smith provides steady two-way play, contributing 8.8 points per game while helping facilitate the offense.
• Kristin Sterling controls the paint with rebounding and interior defense, ranking among the team leaders on the glass with 5.4 rebounds per game.
• Jada Bouknight is a defensive anchor inside and currently sits fourth in the CIAA in blocked shots (2,2 per game), giving Bowie State a strong rim protector.
• In their most recent outing, Bowie State picked up a 49–45 road win at Shaw, using stops late to secure the victory against a tough, physical Lady Bears squad.

Scouting the Lincoln (PA) Lady Lions

LUPA begins divisional play sitting last in the CIAA Northern Division with a 3–14 overall record and 0–6 mark in conference play.

Lincoln (PA) averages 54.6 points per game while allowing 67.8 points per contest, shooting 31.3 percent from the field, 25.1 percent from three-point range, and 63.4 percent at the free-throw line.

Kaziah Akinniyi leads the team at 13.5 points per game, ranking sixth in the CIAA in scoring. Riley Holliday controls the glass, averaging 7.1 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth in the CIAA, while Anyia Gibson provides interior defense and ranks eighth in the conference in blocked shots, anchoring LUPA's presence in the paint.

Men's Basketball Game Series

• Bowie State leads the series 16-10 against the Lions since 2008.
• The most recent game (Feb. 22, 2025) was a loss, 47–86 to Lincoln (PA) inside A.C. Jordan Arena.
• BSU's longest win streak against Lincoln (PA) was six games from February 4, 2017, to January 25, 2020.
• The Bulldogs' home record versus LUPA is 8–5, while on the road BSU stands 7–5. 

Scouting the Bulldogs Men

Bowie State enters the matchup with a 5–13 overall record and a 3–3 mark in CIAA play, sitting fifth in the Northern Division.

BSU averages 68.8 points per game while allowing 78.5 points per contest, shooting 41.6 percent from the field and 32.9 percent from three-point range. The Bulldogs are ranked 10th in the CIAA in scoring defense and are active around the rim with 3.68 blocks per game as a team.

Key Players & Rankings

• Jaiden McGhee is one of BSU's primary offensive options, averaging 14.6 points per game.
• KJ West, who hit the go-ahead shot in the team's most recent win over Shaw, is a clutch playmaker and facilitator averaging 12.9 points per game and 2.7 assists per outing.
• West and Guy Fauntleroy also rank among the top 12 in the CIAA in steals, 1.3 and 1.5 per game respectively.
• Against Shaw, Bowie State secured a win over the Bears, with KJ West hitting the go-ahead shot to take the lead and eventual victory against a tough, aggressive SU team.

Scouting the Lincoln (PA) Lions

Lincoln (PA) approaches the matchup sitting fifth in the CIAA Northern Division with a 7–11 overall record and a 2–4 mark in conference play. The Lions rank first in the conference in rebounding at 40.0 boards per game (+6.2 margin).

LUPA averages 70.7 points per game while allowing 77.1 points per contest, shooting 42.8 percent from the field, 30.8 percent from three, and 70.2 percent at the free-throw line. Their interior defense is a strength, ranking among the top leaders in the CIAA in rim protection.

Bonard Johnson leads LUPA offensively at 15.1 points per game, ranking top 10 in the CIAA in scoring and eighth in steals. Amadou Fall anchors the paint and is second in the CIAA in blocks, while Ginuwine Tropnas also ranks in the top 10 in the conference in blocks, giving Lincoln multiple shot-altering defenders around the rim.

Up Next

The Bulldogs continue their divisional road stretch when they travel to Petersburg, Va., to take on Virginia State University on Wednesday, Jan. 21, inside the VSU Multipurpose Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. for the women's and 7:30 p.m. for the men's.

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