BOWIE, MD — The Bowie State's men's and women's basketball teams head to Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, Jan. 24, for a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Northern Division doubleheader against Virginia Union University at Barco-Stevens Hall.

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

When: Saturday, Jan. 24 | 12:00 p.m. (WBB), 2:00 p.m. (MBB)
Where: Barco-Stevens Hall (Richmond, Va.)
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Women's Basketball Game Series

• Bowie State's all-time record against Virginia Union stands at 19–18 since the first meeting in 2009.
• In the most recent matchup on Feb. 13, 2025, the Lady Panthers earned a 68–62 victory in Richmond.
• BSU's longest winning streak in the series is four games (2016–2018).
• The Bulldogs are 10–6 at home and 6–11 on the road all-time against the Lady Panthers.

Scouting the Bulldogs Women
Bowie State enters Saturday's matchup with a 10–7 overall record and a 3–5 mark in CIAA play, tied for second place in the Northern Division with a 1–1 divisional record. The Bulldogs continue to thrive away from home, posting a 7–3 road record, while remaining one of the conference's top defensive units.

The Bulldogs average 64.4 points per game while allowing just 56.7 points, owning a +7.6 scoring margin. BSU shoots 37.2 percent from the field and 27.4 percent from three-point range. Bowie State leads the CIAA in free throws made (15.5 per game) and ranks second in blocked shots (5.9 per game), while sitting fourth nationally in NCAA Division II in blocks. The Bulldogs are also among the league leaders in steals (10.4 per game) and carry a +3.3 rebounding margin.

Key Players & Rankings

• Malaka Cobb leads the Bulldogs in scoring at 10.3 points per game (11.0 ppg in conference play), shooting 43.2 percent from the field and 82.9 percent from the free-throw line.
• Mia Smith provides steady guard play, averaging 8.5 points and a team-high 3.6 assists per game, while totaling 22 steals and 11 blocks on the season.
• Kristin Sterling anchors the frontcourt with 7.5 points and a team-best 5.2 rebounds per game, ranking among the CIAA's interior defenders with 14 blocks.
• Jada Boughknight ranks third in the CIAA in blocks per game and leads the team with 38 total blocks, helping Bowie State rank second in the league and fourth nationally in blocked shots.

Bowie State is coming off a 74–55 road loss at Virginia State, following a 65–55 road win at Lincoln (PA).

Scouting the Virginia Union Lady Panthers
Virginia Union enters the weekend tied for second place in the CIAA Northern Division with a 4–3 conference record and a 10–5 mark overall. The Lady Panthers have established themselves as one of the league's more balanced teams, combining disciplined half-court offense with active, disruptive defense.

As a team, VUU averages 62.8 points per game, ranking among the CIAA's top offensive units, while holding opponents to 56.5 points per contest. The Lady Panthers shoot 38.6 percent from the field and 30.5 percent from three-point range, while forcing nearly 20 turnovers per game (+4.5 turnover margin), turning defensive pressure into scoring opportunities.

Virginia Union ranks near the top of the conference in defensive activity, averaging 11.3 steals per game, and continues to value ball movement, posting 11.7 assists per contest while committing fewer turnovers than its opponents.

Key Players & Rankings

• Bruni Martinez is the engine of the Lady Panthers' lineup, leading the team with 15.0 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. She ranks among the CIAA leaders in scoring and rebounding, while also contributing defensively with 2.4 steals per game and 13 blocks on the season.
• Maya Robinson provides a steady secondary scoring presence, averaging 11.4 points per game on an efficient 48.3 percent shooting from the floor. Robinson has also added 35 assists and ranks among the team's top perimeter threats.
• Serenity Johnson anchors Virginia Union's perimeter attack, averaging 9.4 points per game while leading the team with 26 three-pointers made. She averages nearly two made threes per game.

Men's Basketball Game Series

• Bowie State holds a 13–21 all-time record against Virginia Union since the series began in 2008.
• In the most recent meeting on Feb. 13, 2025, BSU earned a 73–69 road victory in Richmond.
• The Bulldogs' longest winning streak in the series is three games (2010–2011).
• Bowie State is 7–9 at home and 5–10 on the road all-time against the Panthers.

Scouting the Bulldogs Men
Bowie State enters the matchup with a 5–15 overall record and a 3–5 mark in CIAA play, currently sitting in the bottom half of the Northern Division standings.

The Bulldogs average 69.6 points per game while allowing 78.4 points, shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 31.7 percent from three-point range. In conference play, BSU averages 69.6 points per game on 42.2 percent shooting, while allowing 78.2 points per contest.

Bowie State averages 32.6 rebounds per game and remains active defensively, recording 3.7 blocks and 8.0 steals per game, while forcing 15.2 turnovers per contest.

Key Players & Rankings

• Jaiden McGhee leads the Bulldogs in scoring 14.8 points per game (13.4 ppg in CIAA play), ranking top 10 in the conference and seventh in field-goal percentage (.441).
• KJ West averages 12.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, ranking eighth in the CIAA in assists.
• Guy Fauntleroy averages 10.8 points per game and ranks third in the CIAA in three-point field goals made per game, shooting 36.4 percent from deep.
• Joseph Allen has emerged as a key interior scorer, averaging 14.1 points per game in conference play while shooting 57.3 percent from the field.
• Defensively, West and Fauntleroy lead the Bulldogs in steals, helping BSU apply pressure in passing lanes.

Bowie State is coming off a 77–64 road loss at Virginia State on Jan. 21.

Scouting the Virginia Union Panthers (Men)
Virginia Union enters the matchup as one of the CIAA's top contenders, sitting second in the conference standings with a 16–3 overall record and a 5–2 mark in league play.

The Panthers rank first in the CIAA in scoring defense, allowing just 61.7 points per game, while outscoring opponents by +10.5 points per contest. VUU also leads the conference in steals (11.4 per game) and forces 17.8 turnovers per game.

Virginia Union averages 72.3 points per game on 46.5 percent shooting, utilizing a physical inside-out approach that emphasizes second-chance opportunities and downhill pressure.

Key Players & Rankings

• Elijah Scranton ranks 10th in the CIAA in rebounding (5.8 rpg) and anchors the Panthers' interior defense.
• Bobby Gardner ranks third in the CIAA in steals (42 total), while averaging 11.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
• Noah Richardson-Keyes ranks fifth in the CIAA in steals (41) and shoots 55.0 percent from the field.
• Malachi Dark leads the Panthers in scoring at 12.6 points per game, shooting 62.0 percent from the floor.

Up Next
The Bulldogs return home to A.C. Jordan Arena to host Bluefield State University on Wednesday, Jan. 28, for Coaches vs. Cancer Night. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. (women) and 7:30 p.m. (men).

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