Bowie State Men’s and Women’s Basketball on the Road at Virginia Union

 

Bowie State Men’s and Women’s Basketball on the Road at Virginia Union Saturday

BOWIE, Md. — The Bowie State men's and women's basketball teams will return to action on Saturday, Feb.11 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) doubleheader versus Virginia Union at Barco-Stevens Hall.
 
Tip-off for the men's game is at 12 noon on national television (BCSBN), followed by the women's game at 3 p.m. on the CIAA Sports Network.
 
Last Outing
The Bulldogs (13-9, 9-4 CIAA) got back into the win column with a 61-51 win over Elizabeth City State Thursday night. The win put the BSU women's team back in the race for first place in the Northern Division, tying with Lincoln (PA) at 5-2 against North opponents.
 
As for men's hoops, the Bulldogs suffered a tough 65-63 setback to the Vikings in A.C. Jordan Arena during the nightcap. Bowie State (6-19, 4-9 CIAA) dips to sixth place in the North with a record of 2-5 against Northern Division opponents.
 

How to Watch
The men's game between Bowie State and Virginia Union (19-6, 9-4 CIAA, 6-1 North) will be nationally televised on the CW Network through Black College Sports Broadcasting Network (BCSBN). This will be Bowie State's fourth game on the network this season. Bowie State women's hoops contest against VUU (12-13, 4-9 CIAA, 1-6 North) will air live on the CIAA Sports Network.
 
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Up Next
Bowie State men's and women's basketball will travel to Petersburg, Va., to face the Trojans of Virginia State on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 pm and 8 p.m. on HBCU GO TV.

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·         BOX SCORE

65

 Elizabeth City State 11-13 (5-8 CIAA)

63

Bowie State 6-19 (4-9 CIAA)

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	F
Elizabeth City State	27	38	65
Bowie State	30	33	63

Bulldogs Fall 65-63 to Elizabeth City State

·         BOWIE, MD -- The Bowie State men's basketball team got a 20-point showing from the bench, but fell 65-63 to the visiting Elizabeth City State Vikings at home Thursday night in A.C. Jordan Arena. 

The Bulldogs (6-19, 4-9 CIAA, 2-5 North) had two players score in double figures, led by senior Quinton Drayton, who had 18 points. Junior Joel Webb tacked on 16 points and eight rebounds and sophomore Caleb Johnson added four points and two steals.

Led by Webb's five offensive rebounds, Bowie State pulled down 14 offensive boards that resulted in 11 second chance points.

Bowie State's defense held Elizabeth City State (11-13, 5-8 CIAA, 4-3 North) to only 33.3-percent shooting from the field, including 23.8-percent from beyond the arc.

How It Happened
After jumping out to a 24-22 advantage, the Bulldogs went on a 6-0 run with 2:44 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from senior Keith Duffin, Jr., to increase its lead to 30-22. The Bulldogs then lost some of that lead, but still entered halftime with a 30-27 advantage. BSU did most of its first half damage in the paint, scoring 16 of its 30 points close to the basket.

The Vikings proceeded to tie things up at 47-47 before Bowie State went on a 5-0 run, finished off by junior Anthony Carpenter's three, to seize a 52-47 lead with 8:52 to go in the contest. Elizabeth City State then asserted control, outscoring the Bulldogs 18-11 the rest of the way to hand Bowie State the 65-63 loss. The Bulldogs got a boost from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 10 of its 33 total points.

Game Notes

» The Bulldogs held the Vikings to only 33.3-percent shooting from the field.
» BSU bench made an impact by scoring 20 points to its scoring output.
» The Bulldogs defense forced 14 turnovers.
» Bowie State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 14 offensive boards in the game.
» Drayton led the Bulldogs with a game-high 18 points.
» Bowie State got a team-high eight rebounds from Webb.

Up Next
Bowie State will travel to Richmond, Va., to take on Virginia Union in division action Saturday, Feb. 11 at 12 noon from Barco Stevens Hall. The game will air live on the CW Network through Black College Sports Broadcasting Network (BCSBN).

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Bowie State Hoops: Men’s Basketball Hosts Elizabeth City State on Military Appreciation Night

 

Men’s Basketball Hosts Elizabeth City State on Military Appreciation Night

BOWIE, Md. – After getting back into the win column last weekend, earning its first conference win at home this season, the Bowie State men's basketball team will look to carry that momentum into Thursday's competition against the visiting Vikings of Elizabeth City State at 7:30 p.m. for Military Appreciation.  All visiting military personnel can purchase game tickets at a discounted rate of $15.00 with military ID. All BSU Military cadets are free with their BSU ID.

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The Series
Bowie State suffered a 71-65 setback on the road to the Vikings on Jan. 18. Prior to the loss, the Bulldogs owned an 8-2 record against ECSU in the last 10 matchups. The Bulldogs are 12-1 since 2009 when facing Elizabeth City State at home.
 
Last Time Out
The Bulldogs earned a much needed win at home and in the CIAA with a 62-59 victory over Shaw University last weekend. The Bowie State defense held Shaw shooters to just 40-percent from the field. The Bears did not get many second opportunities on the offensive end, as they grabbed only nine offensive rebounds and scored 10 second chance points. Sophomore Caleb Johnson, had 16 points. Senior Quinton Drayton added 12 points and junior Joel Webb helped out with 10 points and seven rebounds.

Last Time against ECSU
The Bulldogs almost pulled a triumph comeback after being down by 15 points in the first half. Bowie State had forced the game into the overtime but the Vikings outscored the Bulldogs, 12-6 in the extra five minutes. Junior Anthony Carpenter had 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. Freshman Warren Mouganda added 14 points, six rebounds and two steals and junior Joel Webb added eight points and a game-high 13 rebounds.
Bowie State out-rebounded Elizabeth City State 60-56 in the game, led by Webb's 13 boards. The Bulldogs also grabbed 24 offensive rebounds and scored 22 second chance points. BSU's defense was effective at taking away the ball, forcing 15 Viking turnovers. Those takeaways turned into 18 points on the offensive end of the floor. Carpenter's three steals led the way individually for the Bulldogs.

A Look at the Vikings
The Vikings enter Thursday's game with a 3-10 record on the road this season. ECSU fell to Virginia Union on Feb. 4 (87-71) on the road. Tre Richardson scored a game-high 26 points while Aryn Gibson chipped in 16 points and Eric Butler added 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

Up Next
Bowie State will travel to Richmond, Va., to take on Virginia Union in division action Saturday, Feb. 11 at 12 noon from Barco Stevens Hall. The game will air live on the CW Network through Black College Sports Broadcasting Network (BCSBN).

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Bowie State U Women’s Basketball to Take on Elizabeth City State Thursday for Military Appreciation

 

·         BOWIE, Md. – Bowie State women's basketball will host Military Appreciation against Elizabeth City State University in a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Northern Division matchup on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. All visiting military personnel can purchase game tickets at a discounted rate of $15.00 with military ID. All BSU Military cadets are free with their BSU ID.
 
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The Series
BSU has won eight of the 10 matchups against Elizabeth City State and hold a 10-3 record in A.C. Jordan Arena over the Lady Vikings since 2009. Bowie State won the first meeting earlier this season, 55-44 on the road.
 
Last Time Out
It wasn't a good day for Bowie State women's hoops last weekend, the Bulldogs hosted the visiting Lady Bears of Shaw University for Greek/Alumni Takeover and BSU was held to a season low 16.9-percent shooting from the field and a total of 26 points through four quarters. Redshirt Sophomore Katerra Myers led the Bulldogs (12-9, 8-4 CIAA, 4-2 North) with five points and nine rebounds. Sophomore Anii Harris also tacked on seven points and two steals and sophomore Saniha Jackson helped out with four points.
 
Last Time against ECSU
It was an all-around defensive effort for the Bulldogs that propelled Bowie State on its way to a 55-44 road win on Jan. 18 at Elizabeth City State. BSU kept ECSU to 29.8 percent shooting from the field including 29.4 percent from beyond the arc. Freshman Mia Smith (Clarksburg, MD), had career night with 12 points. Junior Robyn Howard (Temple Hills, MD) tacked on 11 points and two steals and Myers added eight points, seven rebounds and two steals.
 
About the Lady Vikings
Elizabeth City State have posted a 5-1 record since falling to Bowie State back on Jan. 18. The single loss came in a non-conference matchup with Catawba (2/1) by the score of 67-51. The Lady Vikings got back into the win column with a road win at Virginia Union, 81-71. Dy'Jhanik Armfield led the way with 22 points that featured 12-of-14 at the free throw line. Akyia King and Sireann Pitts chipped in 17 and 10 points, respectively. Most notably in the Lady Vikings 5-1 record since Jan. 18, ECSU defeated division leader Lincoln (PA) at home on Jan. 28. (69-49) which was the first loss for LUPA in conference play.
 
Up Next
Bowie State will travel to Richmond, Va., to take on Virginia Union in division action Saturday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. from Barco Stevens Hall.
 
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Bowie State Hoops Bowie State Wins Rebound Battle in 62-59 Victory against Shaw

·        BOX SCORE

59

Shaw 13-11 (6-6 CIAA)

62

 Bowie State 6-18 (4-8 CIAA)

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	F
Shaw	30	29	59
Bowie State	28	34	62

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Elizabeth City State University

2/9/2023 | 7:30 PM

BOWIE, MD -- The Bowie State men's basketball team out-rebounded the Shaw Bears 32-26 on the way to a 62-59 victory at home Saturday afternoon inside A.C. Jordan Arena.

The Bulldogs (6-18, 4-8CIAA, 2-4 North) had three players score in double figures, led by sophomore Caleb Johnson, who had 16 points. Senior Quinton Drayton added 12 points and junior Joel Webb helped out with 10 points and seven rebounds.

The Bowie State defense held Shaw shooters to just 40-percent from the field. The Bears did not get many second opportunities on the offensive end, as they grabbed only nine offensive rebounds and scored 10 second chance points.

How It Happened
After falling behind 19-13, Bowie State went on a 5-0 run with 5:24 left in the first half to narrow its deficit to 19-18. The Bears answered back and added to its lead, leaving the Bulldogs down 30-28 entering halftime.

Shaw (13-11,4-8 CIAA, 2-4 North) kept widening its lead after intermission, constructing a 47-42 advantage before Bowie State went on a 6-0 run, finished off by freshman Warren Mouganda's layup, to seize a 48-47 lead with 10:10 to go in the contest. The Bulldogs kept expanding the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 62-59 win. BSU took care of business in the paint, recording 18 of its 34 points in the lane.

Game Notes

» The Bulldogs held the Bears to only 40-percent shooting from the field.
» Bowie State had a 32-26 edge on the boards in the win.
» Johnson led the Bulldogs with a game-high 16 points.
» Bowie State got a team-high seven rebounds from Webb.

Up Next
Bowie State will host Elizabeth City State on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. for Military Appreciation and Class Pride Night.

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Bowie State Men’s Basketball to Meet Shaw on Saturday for Greek/Alumni Takeover

 

Men’s Basketball to Meet Shaw on Saturday for Greek/Alumni Takeover

BOWIE, Md. – The Bowie State University men's basketball team will look to snap its losing skid when the Bulldogs host a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Northern Division tilt against Shaw University in on Saturday, Feb. 4. The game is themed as Greek and Alumni Takeover Day. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. from A.C. Jordan Arena.
 
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The Series
Bowie State and Shaw have split the all-time series at 9-9 since 2009. The Bears have won the last three meetings including a 73-58 win on Jan. 25 against the Bulldogs earlier this season. 
 

Last Time Out
Senior Quinton Drayton totaled 23 points, but the Bowie State men's basketball team fell to the visiting Virginia State Trojans (14-7, 7-3 CIAA, 2-3 North) 67-58 at home Saturday inside A.C. Jordan Arena in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).

The Bulldogs (5-18, 3-8 CIAA, 1-4 North) had three players score in double figures, led by Drayton, who had 23 points and was named the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free Masons of Maryland Most Valuable Player. Junior Joel Webb tacked on 10 points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks and freshman Amare Wimbush helped out with 10 points and two blocks. BSU forced 15 VSU turnovers while committing 10. Those takeaways turned into 19 points on the offensive end of the floor. Webb's two steals led the way individually for the Bulldogs.

Wimbush Named CIAA Rookie of the Week
For the second time this season Wimbush was named this week's Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week announced by the league office Tuesday afternoon.

The 6-foot-7 freshman forward averaged 10 points and eight rebounds in two games last week. Against Shaw, Wimbush recorded his first career double-double with 12 rebounds and 10 points while also adding two steals and a block. The Landover, Md., native had 10 points, four boards, and two blocks versus Virginia State.
 
Last Time Against Shaw
BSU got a 39-point performance from the bench, but fell 73-58 to the Shaw Bears in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium. The Bulldogs had three players score in double figures, led by sophomore Kyree Freeman-Davis, who had 15 points. Wimbush tacked on a double-double (career first) off the bench with 10 points and 12 rebounds and Drayton helped out with 10 points. The Bulldogs owned a 33-32 lead at the break but the Bears outscored BSU, 41-25 in the second half.
Despite the loss, Bowie State out-rebounded Shaw 44-41, paced by Wimbush's 12 boards. The Bulldogs also pulled down 15 offensive rebounds and scored 10 second chance points. Defensively, BSU forced 15 Shaw turnovers that led to eight points on the offensive end of the floor. Wimbush's two steals led the way individually for the Bulldogs.

A Look at the Bears
Shaw kept Saint Augustine's to just 18.8 percent from beyond the arc in a 3-for-16 shooting performance but it was key tip in from Dreveon Scott that sent the Bears on the way to a 62-60 victory against the Falcons on the road Wednesday. Scott led the Bears (6-5, 13-10 CIAA) with 16 points. Shyne Saigo also tacked on nine points and nine rebounds and Doriuntas Barnes chipped in as well with four points and three steals.
Shaw, Virginia State, and Lincoln (PA) are all tied in the Northern Division with a 2-3 record.

Up Next
Bowie State will host Elizabeth City State on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. for Military Appreciation and Class Pride Night.

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Bowie State U Update Lady Bulldogs Roll On ECSU

 Defensive Effort Leads Bulldogs Over Elizabeth City State, 55-44

 

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. --The Bowie State women's basketball team kept Elizabeth City State to just 29.8 percent shooting from the field on the way to a 55-44 victory over the Vikings on the road Wednesday.

The Bulldogs (8-8, 4-3 CIAA) had two players score in double figures, led by freshman Mia Smith (Clarksburg, MD), who had 12 points. Junior Robyn Howard (Temple Hills, MD) tacked on 11 points and two steals and redshirt sophomore Katerra Myers (Burtonsville, MD) added eight points, seven rebounds and two steals.

Bowie State's defense held Elizabeth City State (10-6, 4-4 CIAA) to only 29.8 percent shooting from the field, including 29.4 percent from beyond the arc.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 9-5 advantage, BSU went on a 9-0 run with 5:06 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from Smith, to increase its lead to 18-5. The Bulldogs then lost some of that lead, but still entered the quarter break with an 18-7 advantage. Bowie State relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down three shots to account for nine of its 18 points.

The Bulldogs maintained their lead in the game's second frame and entered halftime with a 23-21 edge. Bowie State forced four ECSU turnovers in the period and turned them into four points.

The Lady Vikings then took a 35-33 lead following intermission before BSU went on an 8-0 run, punctuated by a basket from graduate senior Jazmyne Scott (Brooklyn, MD), to grab a 41-35 lead with 23 seconds to go in the third. Before the third period was over, the Bulldogs added one point to that lead and entered the fourth stanza with a 43-36 edge. Bowie State took advantage of seven Elizabeth City State's turnovers in the quarter, scoring five points off of takeaways.

Bowie State kept widening that lead, expanding it to 46-38 before going on a 5-0 run, finished off by sophomore Anii Harris' (Ellicott City, MD) jumper, to grow the lead to 51-38 with 6:14 to go in the contest. The Lady Vikings narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Bulldogs still cruised the rest of the way for the 55-44 win. Bowie State took advantage of its opportunities in the post, scoring six of its 12 points in the paint.

Game Notes

» The Bulldogs held the Lady Vikings to only 29.8 percent shooting from the field.
» Bowie State's defense forced 25 turnovers.
» Smith led the Bulldogs with a game-high 12 points.
» Bowie State got seven rebounds from both Myers and Scott.

Up Next
Bowie State will host Virginia Union on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 12 noon from A.C. Jordan Arena.

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