Tournament Website
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has released its 2011 men's and women's tournament bracket; returning to its six-day format- with the addition of Lincoln University (PA) and Winston-Salem State University.
TV One will continue its partnership with the CIAA, airing the men's quarterfinals and semi-finals live, while ESPN will joining the team for Saturday's men's championship game; live on ESPNU and ESPN3 (Web).
The Lady Golden Bulls captured the 2011 CIAA Southern Division crown and a first round bye. They will begin play in the CIAA Quarterfinals on Tuesday, March 1st at 9:00pm versus the winner of the first round matchup between Chowan University and Livingstone College. JCSU defeated Chowan in Murfreesboro, NC on January 6th (57-45) and swept their season series with Livingstone, including the regular season finale victory (79-66) this past weekend.
The JCSU men's basketball team finished in fourth place in the CIAA South and will open tournament play on Wednesday, March 2 at 7:00pm against the fifth seed Chowan University. The Golden won the regular season meeting between the two teams, topping the Hawks 71-55 in Murfreesboro. Johnson C. Smith will also have the opportunity to avenge a first round exit versus in last year's tournament (74-46).
The 2011 CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament will be played in Time Warner Cable Arena located in uptown Charlotte, NC beginning Monday, February 28th and concluding on Saturday, March 5th.
