ETTRICK, VA (November 10, 2025) — Virginia State University hosted CIAA Bowling Event I on November 7–8, welcoming eight conference institutions to open the 2025–26 bowling season. The two-day event featured competitive play across both team and individual categories, setting an early tone for a promising season ahead.
Team Results
In the South Division, Fayetteville State University dominated with a perfect 12–0 record, totaling 7,936 total pins and 2,652 Baker pins. Shaw University (SU) followed at 5–7, while Livingstone College and Johnson C. Smith University rounded out the standings.
In the North Division, Bowie State University led with an 11–1 record and 7,055 total pins. Host Virginia State University finished second at 7–5, followed by Elizabeth City State University and Virginia Union University.
Individual Highlights
FSU’s Hannah Cunningham, a freshman, earned CIAA Rookie of the Month honors with an average score of 186.88 over eight games. Teammate Paige Rockwell was named CIAA Player of the Month, averaging 183.89 across nine games.
Other top individual averages included:
Ericka Reed (FSU) – 178.50
Janaye Monroe (BSU) – 173.00
Nicole Sarko (FSU) – 171.86
Brooke Smith (SU) – 171.00
Event Summary
The opening event of the CIAA Bowling season showcased the depth and competitiveness across both divisions, with multiple student-athletes delivering standout performances. The CIAA extends appreciation to Virginia State University for hosting a successful event and to all participating institutions for their continued commitment to excellence.
The 2025–26 CIAA Bowling season continues with CIAA Event II, hosted by Elizabeth City State University, December 5–7.
Media Contact:
Anna M. Butzlaff
Associate Commissioner, Strategic Communications
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)
abutzlaff@theciaa.com
About the CIAA
Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first, and longest running, African American athletic conference in the U.S. and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, for both 2018 and 2019.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 12 member institutions: Bowie State University, Bluefield State University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University.
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