What teams are in the CIAA?

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

• Bowie State University.
• Chowan University.
• Claflin University.
• Elizabeth City State University.
• Fayetteville State University.
• Shaw University.

What is CIAA in Baltimore?

Baltimore, MD — Visit Baltimore and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, are pleased to recap the success of the 2022 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship during the tournament’s first in-person run in Baltimore since 1952.

Who won CIAA 2022?

Fayetteville State
No. 1 Fayetteville State edged out No. 2 Virginia Union 65-62 to win its first CIAA basketball title since 1973.

Where is CIAA in Baltimore?

Royal Farms Arena
The CIAA Tournament is set to return to Baltimore in 2023 in a newly-renovated Royal Farms Arena.

Why did CIAA leave Charlotte?

James Anderson made it clear what the leading factor in the change was he made it pretty clear. “Charlotte just wasn’t bringing the love,” Anderson said in an interview with The News & Observer. It is clear that the CIAA board leaders think that fans of the tournament will travel to Baltimore.

What level is CIAA basketball?

Today the CIAA consists of 12 universities with teams that participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division II. Most of the CIAA’s sports are divided into Northern and Southern divisions, and the conference hosts 16 annual championships.

Where will the CIAA be in 2020?

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announces the brackets for its 2020 Women’s and Men’s Basketball Tournament. The single-elimination tournament will be held in two venues again this year: Bojangles’ Coliseum February 25-26 and Spectrum Center February 27-29.

How many years was CIAA in Charlotte?

15-year
After 15 years in Charlotte, this will be the tournament’s first time outside North Carolina since 1993.

Will the CIAA return to Charlotte?

After 15 years in Charlotte, this will be the tournament’s first time outside North Carolina since 1993. CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams greeting guests at the Baltimore/Washington Airport. Photo courtesy of Soul Media Group.

Is CIAA coming back to Charlotte?

That news will likely emerge soon as the conference looks ahead to 2023 and beyond. Graham, a council Democrat who leads the city’s economic development committee, told CBJ that Charlotte is likely to make a pitch to bring back the CIAA Tournament.

Will CIAA come Back to Charlotte?

It doesn’t look like the CIAA tournament will be returning to Charlotte any time soon. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that the Men’s and Women’s Basketball tournament has extended its run in Baltimore for 2024 and 2025 following a successful first year in 2022.