FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fayetteville State University Drops to Fourth in Men's NCAA Atlantic Region Rankings
Fayetteville, N.C. (March 5, 2025) – The Fayetteville State University men's basketball program has dropped to fourth place in the latest NCAA Atlantic Region Rankings, following their performance in the CIAA Basketball Tournament. The updated rankings, released through games played on March 2, 2025, reflect the Broncos' impressive season record of 20-8 overall. Despite the drop from third place last week, the Broncos remain a formidable contender in the region.
Fayetteville State's position in the rankings comes on the heels of a series of hard-fought victories and a loss to Bluefield State (18-11), who now ranks eight in the region. The Broncos' consistent performance has earned them a well-deserved spot among the top contenders in the region. CIAA Men's Champion Virginia State has improved to third place. No. 1 ranked West Liberty could potentially become the host of the upcoming Atlantic Region Tournament.
"We are incredibly proud of our team's achievements this season," said CIAA Coach of the Year
Luke D'Alessio. "Our players have shown tremendous dedication and effort, and this ranking is a testament to their hard work."
The updated NCAA Atlantic Region Rankings are as follows:
- West Liberty (25-3, 24-2)
- Gannon University (22-6, 22-4)
- Virginia State (20-8, 20-8)
- Fayetteville State (20-8, 20-8)
- West Chester (23-5, 23-5)
- Fairmont State (23-4, 22-4)
- East Stroudsburg (21-7, 21-7)
- Bluefield State University (18-11, 16-11)
- California (Pennsylvania) (16-11, 16-11)
- Charleston (West Virginia) (18-9, 18-8)
Fayetteville State University looks forward to continuing its successful season and making a strong push in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Selection Show will air live online at
www.NCAA.com at 11 pm.
About Fayetteville State University: Fayetteville State University, a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina, is a historically black university offering degrees at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. With a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, FSU prepares students for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.
