CHARLOTTE, NC -- Fayetteville State men's and women's basketball swept conference weekly honors behind dominant performances from Talia Trotter, Terrell Williams, and Travon Cooper II, all of whom played pivotal roles in lifting the Broncos to the top of the CIAA Southern Division standings.

Both squads now enter this week's competition as the current Southern Division leaders, setting the stage for a crucial matchup against rival Winston‑Salem State on Saturday. Player of the Week – Talia Trotter (Women's Basketball)
Trotter fueled the Broncos' rise to the top of the CIAA Southern Division with a dominant two‑game performance, totaling 29 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists, 6 steals, and 3 blocks. She opened the week with a double‑double against Winston‑Salem State and continues to lead the CIAA in total assists and assists per game.
Her impact—both as a scorer and facilitator—was instrumental in pushing Fayetteville State ahead of Winston‑Salem State in the divisional standings.
Game‑by‑game:

• vs. Winston‑Salem State (Jan. 27): 17 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks — Double‑Double
• vs. Claflin (Jan. 29): 12 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, 1 block

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Player of the Week – Terrell Williams (Men's Basketball)
Williams delivered one of the most complete weeks of any guard in the conference, totaling 23 points, 28 rebounds, 15 assists, and 6 steals across two games. His performance included a triple‑double against Winston‑Salem State, marking one of the top individual efforts in the league this season.
Game‑by‑game:

• vs. Winston‑Salem State (Jan. 27): 17 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals — Triple‑Double
• vs. Claflin (Jan. 29): 6 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals

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Defensive Player of the Week – Travon Cooper II (Men's Basketball)
Cooper II anchored the Broncos defensively, recording 13 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 blocks in two games while taking on high‑level match-ups. His defining moment came in the final seconds against Claflin, where he secured the game‑winning tip‑in to seal an 82–80 victory. The momentum helped propel FSU into first place in the Southern Division heading into this week.
Game‑by‑game:

• vs. Winston‑Salem State (Jan. 27): 14 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
• vs. Claflin (Jan. 29): 16 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 steal — Game‑Winning Tip‑In

Both Fayetteville State teams travel to Winston‑Salem, N.C., for a critical road match-up against Winston‑Salem State on Saturday, February 7.

• Women's Game: 2 p.m.
• Men's Game: 4 p.m.

With both programs entering the week as the current Southern Division leaders, Saturday's doubleheader has major implications for postseason seeding and divisional control.