MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan Men's and Women's Basketball travel to Petersburg, Va. for a CIAA Northern Division clash against Virginia State on Saturday, February 10.
WHEN Saturday, February 10 | 2:00 pm (W) and 4:00 pm (M)
WHERE Petersburg, Va. (Multipurpose Center)
FOLLOW GAME DAY CENTRAL
Women's Basketball (Game Notes)
HAWKS HIGHLIGHTS
Chowan moved to 17-4 on the season with the recent victory over Elizabeth City State during the week, 71-69.
The Hawks moved up to seventh in the D2SIDA poll after beating #4 Virginia Union. CU has been ranked every week this season in the poll.
The Blue and White is led by seniors Dhyamond Crenshaw and Chantel Roberts. Crenshaw leads the team with 17.2 points per game. Roberts is nearly averaging a double-double in CIAA play this season at 18.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per outing.
Mariah Coker chips in with 12.4 points and 5.5 assists per contest. Danielle Weldon adds to the mix with 11.4 points and 7.7 rebounds a game.
Coach LaToya Jones garnered CIAA Weekly honors this week.
TORJAN FACTS
Virginia State is 19-3 on the season a 9-3 in CIAA play. The Trojans are 3-3 in the CIAA Northern Division.
Alexis Smith and Chrisanna Green lead the Trojans with 19.4 points and 12.0 points respectively.
Men's Basketball (Game Notes)
HAWKS HIGHLIGHTS
Chowan dropped to 8-12 on the season after suffering a loss to Elizabeth City State at the buzzer during the midweek.
The Hawks have four players in double-figures this season. Tim Hewett leads the charge with 17.4 points per night. Gus Rowland (12.5), Robert Grubbs (12.3) and Demetrius Sanders (12.0) add to the mix.
Dino Muminovic has thrown a block party since his arrival on campus. The senior transfer has produced 59 blocks so far this season. Muminovic is third all-time in DII Chowan history.
TROJAN FACTS
Virginia State comes into the contest nationally ranked with a 19-3 overall record and a 9-3 record in CIAA play.
Four players average double-figures for the Trojans led by Richard Granberry with 11.3 points per game. Granberry also tallies 7.3 rebounds per game.