Charlotte, NC (April 7, 2026) – CIAA Tennis competition continued across the conference as teams competed in non-conference play. One student athlete earned recognition for her performance during the week of March 29 through April 4. 

PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Mckinley Battle, Winston-Salem State University 
Freshman Mckinley Battle delivered a strong performance against Division I opponent North Carolina A&T State University, securing Winston-Salem State’s lone point in singles play. Battle earned a straight set victory with a score of 6-2, 6-2, highlighting her ability to compete against top level competition. 

CIAA Tennis competition continues as teams move through the final stretch of the regular season. 

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 United States and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150000 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 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. For more information on the CIAA, visit theciaa.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.