Center, Jacob Cooper, Virginia State University, sends Romeo Aquino, Bluefield State, to the floor as he protects the ball. Darius Boben, Bluefield, is to the right. State won the CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament championship game at CFG Bank Arena 71-64. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

CIAA Basketball Tournament semifinals took place on February 28, 2025, delivering thrilling matchups that determined the finalists for both the men's and women's championship games. Here are the results: Virginia State secured a spot in the championship game after overcoming a late rally by Bowie State.

The Broncos never trailed and dominated the run of play to defeat Virginia State, 64-56, and win the 50th CIAA women’s basketball tournament at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. Fayetteville State was led by Keayna McLaughlin and Talia Trotter, who both had 15 points. Virginia State was led by Amesha Miller with 19 points.

Fayetteville State dominated Virginia State from the opening tip-off to win the 2025 CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament Championship, 64-56, at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Keayna McLaughlin led FSU with 15 points and eight rounds.

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