BOWIE, MD — The Bowie State men's and women's basketball teams travel to Bluefield, West Virginia, on Saturday, Feb. 7, for a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Northern Division doubleheader against Bluefield State University inside Ned Shott Gymnasium.
 
The women's contest tips off at 2 p.m., followed by the men's game at 4 p.m. Both games will stream live on the CIAA Sports Network.
 
When: Saturday, Feb. 7 | 2 p.m. (WBB), 4 p.m. (MBB)
Where: Ned Shott Gymnasium (Bluefield, W.Va.)
Watch: CIAA Sports Network
Live Stats: Available online
Social: @BSU_Sports_Info | @BowieStateBulldogs
 
Women's Basketball Series History

• Bowie State holds a 4–3 all-time series advantage over Bluefield State, dating back to Dec. 21, 2013.
• The Bulldogs have won four straight meetings, the longest streak in the series (Feb. 19, 2024–Feb. 2, 2026).
• In the most recent matchup, Bowie State earned a 71–60 home win on Feb. 2, 2026, inside A.C. Jordan Arena.
• BSU owns a 4–1 record against Bluefield State in CIAA conference play.
  Bowie State's largest win in the series was a 60–48 victory on Feb. 1, 2025, while the closest game was a 65–60 road win on Feb. 15, 2025. 

Scouting the Bulldogs | Women
Bowie State enters the weekend tied for first place in the CIAA Northern Division with a 4–1 divisional record and a 13–7 overall mark (6–5 CIAA). The Bulldogs have built their success on the defensive end, ranking among the top teams in NCAA Division II.

BSU allows just 56.3 points per game and holds opponents to 33.6 percent shooting from the field, while forcing more than 20 turnovers per contest.
 
Offensively, Bowie State leads the CIAA in free-throw percentage at 74.8 percent and averages 16.1 made free throws per game. The Bulldogs score 64.9 points per contest and feature balanced production, led by Malaka Cobb (9.8 ppg) and Mia Smith (9.5 ppg). Nine players average at least four points per game.
 
Defensively, Bowie State ranks second in the CIAA and third nationally in Division II with 5.6 blocks per game. Jada Bouknight anchors the interior, averaging 2.0 blocks per game to rank 23rd nationally and fourth in the conference. She is supported by Kristin Sterling (0.8 bpg), Chaniya Taylor (0.7), and Smith (0.7), all top-15 shot blockers in the league.
 
Scouting the Big Blue | Women

• Bluefield State enters at 12–8 overall and 6–5 in CIAA play.
• The Big Blue leads the CIAA in scoring at 78.9 points per game and owns a +9.8 scoring margin.
• Bluefield State tops the conference in three-pointers made, averaging 7.0 per game.
• BState shoots .692 from the free-throw line and averages 16.6 made free throws per contest.
• Defensively, the Big Blue lead the CIAA in steals (19.7 per game) and force a league-high 33.2 turnovers per game.
• Jasmine Jenkins ranks fourth in the CIAA in scoring at 14.7 points per game while shooting .424 from the field.
• Azahreya Drayton-Gill averages 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game and shoots .759 at the line.
• Jhakia Gist averages 1.9 three-pointers per game, while Leniyah Fulsom (62 steals) and Jenkins (70 steals) fuel a pressure defense ranked among the nation's best in Division II.

 
Men's Basketball Series History

• Bowie State and Bluefield State are tied 2–2 all-time in a series that began Feb. 3, 2024.
• The most recent meeting ended in a 101–90 road loss for the Bulldogs on Feb. 15, 2025.
• Bowie State's longest winning streak in the series is two games (Feb. 17, 2024–Feb. 1, 2025).
• The teams are even at 2–2 in CIAA conference play.
• Bowie State's largest win was a 106–103 home victory on Feb. 1, 2025, while the closest contest was a 79–78 win on Feb. 17, 2024.

 
Scouting the Bulldogs | Men
The Bulldogs are led by one of the CIAA's top scoring backcourts in Jaiden McGhee and KJ West, both ranked among the conference's top 15 scorers. McGhee averages 14.2 points per game (10th in CIAA), while West adds 12.9 points per contest (14th).
 
Bowie State averages 68.0 points per game and features five players averaging at least eight points per contest.
 
Guy Fauntleroy provides perimeter scoring and defensive energy, ranking among the CIAA's top three-point shooters at 2.0 made threes per game. He also ranks in the top 10 in steals (1.6 spg) and leads the team with 41 three-pointers this season.
 
Defensively, the Bulldogs average 8.0 steals and 3.7 blocks per game. McGhee and West also contribute to the glass, each averaging more than five rebounds per contest as Bowie State continues to lean on guard play, perimeter shooting, and defensive pressure.
 
Scouting the Big Blue | Men

• Bluefield State enters CIAA play with a 7–3 record.
• The Big Blue ranks second in the CIAA in scoring defense, allowing 66.2 points per game in conference action.
• BState shoots .716 from the free-throw line, second-best in the league.
• Myles Pierre ranks second in the CIAA in conference scoring at 18.9 points per game, shooting .465 from the field and .440 from three.
• Anthony Latty ranks third in the CIAA in rebounding at 8.3 boards per game.
• Pierre and Ellija Preddy form one of the league's most efficient backcourts, shooting .428 and .449, respectively, in conference play.
• Preddy ranks third in the CIAA in assists at 5.0 per game.

 
Up Next
The Bowie State men return home to A.C. Jordan Arena on Monday, Feb. 9, to host Bluefield State for Coaches vs. Cancer Night. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.
 
The women's team returns to action Wednesday, Feb. 11, hosting Elizabeth City State with a 5:30 p.m. tip-off inside A.C. Jordan Arena.
 
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