FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  — The Fayetteville State women's basketball team celebrated 50 years of the CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament with a commanding 81-31 victory over Winston-Salem State at Capel Arena on Thursday. During intermission, the university recognized its five CIAA Women's Basketball Champions. Members of the 1979, 2001, 2010, 2020, and 2024 took center court as part of the CIAA season-long celebration.

The Broncos (16-7, 11-3 CIAA) were led by Talia Trotter, who scored 15 points, grabbed six rebounds, and recorded four steals. Keayna McLaughlin added 10 points, seven rebounds, and three steals, while Navaeh Colon contributed 10 points off the bench.

Fayetteville State's defense was stifling, holding the Rams (7-17, 3-11 CIAA) to just 6.7 percent shooting from beyond the arc and forcing 27 turnovers. The Broncos capitalized on these mistakes, converting them into 27 points.

After trailing 12-7, Fayetteville State went on an 8-0 run late in the first quarter to take a 15-12 lead. The Broncos never looked back, extending their lead with a 24-0 run in the second quarter to go up 41-12 at halftime.

The Broncos continued to dominate in the second half, outscoring the Rams 40-19. Fayetteville State's bench played a significant role, contributing 42 points to the team's total.

Fayetteville State's next game is scheduled for Saturday at home against Johnson C. Smith.

Game Notes:

• Fayetteville State made 11 three-pointers.
• The Broncos held the Rams to 20.3 percent shooting from the field.
• Fayetteville State recorded 16 assists and six blocks.
• The Broncos outrebounded the Rams 51-36.
• Morgan Graham led the Broncos with 10 rebounds.