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Bowie State Hosts Elizabeth City State for Battle of the Classes

BOWIE, MD — The Bowie State men's and women's basketball teams are set to host Elizabeth City State on Wednesday, Feb. 11, inside A.C. Jordan Arena for the Battle of the Classes. The women's game tips off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men's contest at 7:30 p.m. Both games will stream live on the Bulldog Sports Network.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 5:30 p.m. (WBB), 7:30 p.m. (MBB)
Where: A.C. Jordan Arena (Bowie, MD)
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Live Stats: WBB | MBB
Social: @BSU_Sports_Info | @BowieStateBulldogs

Clear Bag Policy
Fans may bring only the following items into the arena (all items are subject to search):
  • Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags not exceeding 12 x 6 x 12 inches
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (e.g., Ziploc)
  • Small clutch bags measuring 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap
All other bags are prohibited, including purses, backpacks, non-clear drawstring bags, briefcases, coolers, fanny packs, luggage, computer bags, camera bags, binocular cases, and diaper bags. Fans are encouraged to return unapproved items to their vehicles. Bowie State University cannot store items not permitted in the arena.

Women's Basketball Series History
  • Bowie State leads the all-time series 23-13 (since 2009).
  • The Bulldogs have won three straight meetings and are 6-4 in the last 10 contests.
  • BSU owns a 12-4 record at home and a 10-7 mark on the road in the series.
  • In the most recent matchup (Feb. 5, 2026), Bowie State secured a 71-54 road victory over ECSU.
Scouting the Bulldogs (14-7, 7-5 CIAA, 5-1 North)
BSU allows 57.1 points per game and limits opponents to 33.8% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs force 21.5 turnovers per contest while averaging 11.6 steals and 5.7 blocks per game, ranking among the conference's top defensive teams.
Offensively, Bowie State averages 65.5 points per game with a +8.4 scoring margin. The Bulldogs lead the CIAA in free-throw percentage (75.9%) and average 16.7 made free throws per contest.
  • Malaka Cobb leads the team with 10.0 points per game, shooting 44.5% from the field.
  • Mia Smith adds 9.5 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, along with 32 steals and 14 blocks.
  • Afia Owusu-Mensah averages 7.9 points per game and has made 17 3-pointers this season.
  • Kristin Sterling contributes 7.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per contest while shooting 85.7% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Bowie State ranks second in the CIAA in blocks. Jada Bouknight anchors the paint with 45 total blocks (2.1 per game), while Sterling (0.8), Chaniya Taylor (0.7) and Smith (0.7) add rim protection. The Bulldogs average 38.6 rebounds per game and hold a positive rebounding margin.

Scouting the Lady Vikings (4-18, 0-11 CIAA, 0-5 North)
The Lady Vikings average 56.6 points per game while allowing 68.6, resulting in a -12.0 scoring margin. In conference play, Elizabeth City State averages 48.4 points per game and shoots 34.6% from the field.
  • Jada Clark leads the team with 9.1 points per game and has totaled 67 assists and 41 steals.
  • Laniya Scales averages 10.0 points per game in limited action, shooting 40.2% from the field.
  • Tionna Pettus contributes 8.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, shooting a team-best 48.8%.
  • Kailyn Young adds 8.6 points per game and shoots 83.3% from the free-throw line.
ECSU averages 29.9 rebounds per contest and has been outrebounded by 8.3 boards per game. The Lady Vikings also average 22.7 turnovers per contest. Defensively, they generate 9.3 steals per game but allow nearly 16 made free throws per game to opponents.

Men's Basketball Series History
  • Bowie State leads the all-time series 26-10 dating to Jan. 27, 2009.
  • The Bulldogs are 6-4 in the last 10 meetings.
  • Bowie owns a 14-2 home record and an 11-6 road mark in the series.
  • The Bulldogs have averaged 71.6 points per game in the matchup.
Scouting the Bulldogs (5-19, 3-9 CIAA, 0-7 North)
Bowie State averages 67.7 points per game but has been outscored by nearly 10 points per contest. Opponents are shooting 45.4% from the field and hold a +6.0 rebounding margin.
The Bulldogs average 15.0 made free throws per game but are shooting 40.1% from the field and 30.2% from 3-point range.
  • Jaiden McGhee leads the team with 13.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
  • KJ West adds 13.3 points per contest as a primary ball-handler and perimeter scorer.
  • Joseph Allen averages 12.0 points and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 51.2% from the field.
  • Guy Fauntleroy contributes 10.3 points per game and leads the team with 44 made 3-pointers.
Defensively, BSU averages 7.9 steals and 3.6 blocks per game. The Bulldogs record 10.9 assists per contest with a 0.7 assist-to-turnover ratio.

Scouting the Vikings (3-16, 2-10, 1-5 North)
Elizabeth City State averages 61.2 points per game while allowing 72.1, resulting in a -10.9 scoring margin. The Vikings shoot 39.7% from the field and 29.4% from 3-point range and face a -6.0 rebounding margin.
  • Trevor Smith leads the team with 12.4 points per game and has made 37 3-pointers.
  • Jaquantae Harris averages 11.1 points per contest, shooting 38.1% from beyond the arc and 83.3% at the free-throw line.
  • Donovan Flamer adds 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game and averages 2.4 blocks.
ECSU averages 7.2 steals and 3.8 blocks per game. Free-throw shooting (65.9%) and second-chance opportunities remain key factors for the Vikings as they look to capitalize on defensive stops and transition opportunities.

Up Next
The Bulldogs return to action Saturday, Feb. 14, hosting Virginia Union for Alumni Day/Pink Out with a 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. tip-off inside A.C. Jordan Arena.
 
For the latest information on Bowie State Athletics and its 14 varsity sports, visit bsubulldogs.com.
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Players Mentioned

Mia  Smith

#2 Mia Smith

G
5' 8"
Senior
Kristin Sterling

#15 Kristin Sterling

F
5' 10"
Redshirt Junior
Chaniya  Taylor

#20 Chaniya Taylor

C
6' 1"
Sophomore
Malaka Cobb

#3 Malaka Cobb

G
5' 3"
Junior
Afia Owusu-Mensah

#21 Afia Owusu-Mensah

G
5' 9"
Senior
Jada Bouknight

#5 Jada Bouknight

F
6' 2"
Junior
Joseph  Allen

#15 Joseph Allen

G/F
6' 5"
Junior
KJ West

#5 KJ West

G
6' 2"
Redshirt Senior
Guy Fauntleroy

#10 Guy Fauntleroy

G
6' 0"
Senior
Jaiden McGhee

#11 Jaiden McGhee

F
6' 5"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Mia  Smith

#2 Mia Smith

5' 8"
Senior
G
Kristin Sterling

#15 Kristin Sterling

5' 10"
Redshirt Junior
F
Chaniya  Taylor

#20 Chaniya Taylor

6' 1"
Sophomore
C
Malaka Cobb

#3 Malaka Cobb

5' 3"
Junior
G
Afia Owusu-Mensah

#21 Afia Owusu-Mensah

5' 9"
Senior
G
Jada Bouknight

#5 Jada Bouknight

6' 2"
Junior
F
Joseph  Allen

#15 Joseph Allen

6' 5"
Junior
G/F
KJ West

#5 KJ West

6' 2"
Redshirt Senior
G
Guy Fauntleroy

#10 Guy Fauntleroy

6' 0"
Senior
G
Jaiden McGhee

#11 Jaiden McGhee

6' 5"
Junior
F