Fayetteville State University (FSU) enters the 2025 CIAA Bowling Championship as the top seed, boasting an impressive 42-2 conference record and an undefeated 35-0 Southern Division record. The Broncos have demonstrated their dominance throughout the season, with an overall record of 53-12 and a current winning streak of 14 matches. The Bowling Championship will be held at the Bowlero Mechanicsville in Mechanicsville, Virginia from Saturday, March 22 to Sunday, March 23. The event will be streamed LIVE on the CIAA Sports Network at www.theciaasn.com.
Fayetteville State will face No. 8 Johnson C. Smith in the first round of the double-elimination tournament. The winner will lineup against the winner of No. 4 Shaw and No. 5 Livingstone in the second of four rounds held on Saturday. The remainder of the rounds until a champion is crown will be on Sunday.
The CIAA seedings are as follows:
- Fayetteville State
- Bowie State
- Virginia Union
- Shaw
- Livingstone
- Elizabeth City State
- Virginia State
- Johnson C. Smith
FSU Season Highlights
- Overall Record: 53-12 (.815)
- Conference Record: 42-2 (.955)
- Divisional Record: 35-0
Key Victories
FSU's season was marked by several key victories, including:
- A commanding win against Bowie State (923-892) on February 22nd.
- A decisive victory over Virginia Union (1035-833) on February 22nd.
Championship Outlook
The Broncos are no strangers to success, having claimed their second consecutive CIAA Bowling Championship last year. They outperformed a field of eight institutions to secure their fifth title in program history, defeating Virginia Union University 4-1 in the championship bracket.
With their stellar performance this season, FSU is well-positioned to defend their title. The team's depth and consistency have been key factors in their success, and they will look to leverage these strengths in the upcoming championship.
Players to Watch
Fayetteville State's bowlers have been exceptional this season, with several ranking among the top in the conference:
- Ericka Reed - Ranked 1st
- Paige Rockwell - Ranked 3rd
- Nicole Sarko - Ranked 5th
- Janari Aiken - Ranked 10th
These top performers have been instrumental in FSU's success and will be key players to watch as they aim to lead the Broncos to another championship victory. Fans and competitors alike will be watching closely as FSU aims to add another championship to their impressive legacy.
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Go Broncos! 🎳🏆
