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Charlotte, NC (February 10, 2026)\u00a0\u2013 Week Thirteen of CIAA Basketball featured sustained late season execution, interior physicality, and efficient guard play as teams continued conference play heading into the final weeks of the regular season. Veteran leaders delivered consistent scoring and defensive control, while\u00a0freshmen\u00a0continued to\u00a0emerge\u00a0in expanded roles. The CIAA recognizes six student athletes for their outstanding play during the week of\u00a0February 1 through February 7.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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WOMEN\u2019S WEEKLY RESULTS SUMMARY (Feb. 1\u2013Feb. 7)\u00a0<\/p>\n
CIAA women\u2019s programs\u00a0showcased\u00a0disciplined defensive effort, consistent perimeter leadership, and strong interior presence. Claflin\u2019s balanced attack was anchored by veteran guard play and interior defense, while Elizabeth City State continued to see growth from its young frontcourt contributors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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WOMEN\u2019S BASKETBALL HONOREES\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Player of the Week – Ashari Lewis, Claflin\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Ashari Lewis continued to affirm her status as one of the CIAA\u2019s premier guards, delivering a dominant three game week to earn Women\u2019s Basketball Player of the Week honors. The senior reached double digit scoring in all three contests, totaling\u00a046 points\u00a0while leading Claflin to a perfect week in conference play.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Lewis opened the week with\u00a012 points and six rebounds\u00a0against Johnson C. Smith, followed by\u00a011 points and four rebounds\u00a0in a road victory at Shaw. She closed the week with her most complete performance, scoring\u00a023 points\u00a0with four rebounds in a home win over Shaw, controlling\u00a0tempo\u00a0and scoring efficiently throughout.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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In addition to her offensive consistency, Lewis contributed defensively, recording\u00a0three blocks\u00a0on the week, including two in the final matchup against Shaw.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Game by Game Highlights:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tvs Johnson C. Smith (2\/2\/26) \u2013 W 63\u201344: 12 points, six rebounds, one block\u00a0
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\n\tat Shaw (2\/4\/26) \u2013 W 66\u201344: 11 points, four rebounds\u00a0
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\n\tvs Shaw (2\/7\/26) \u2013 W 61\u201345: 23 points, four rebounds, two blocks\u00a0
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Defensive Player of the Week\u00a0–\u00a0Olivia Randolph, Claflin\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Olivia Randolph delivered a dominant defensive week for Claflin, anchoring the Lady Panthers in the paint across three conference victories. The sophomore center recorded\u00a0eight blocks and four steals\u00a0while controlling the glass with\u00a021 total rebounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Randolph opened the week with five rebounds against Johnson C. Smith, followed by\u00a0back to back\u00a0eight rebound performances\u00a0in road and home wins over Shaw. Her rim protection and rebounding presence consistently disrupted opposing offenses.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Offensively, Randolph added steady production, totaling\u00a018 points\u00a0on the week with six points in each contest, highlighting her\u00a0two way\u00a0impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Game by Game Highlights:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tvs Johnson C. Smith (2\/2\/26) \u2013 W 63\u201344: six points, five rebounds, one block\u00a0\u00a0
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\n\tat Shaw (2\/4\/26) \u2013 W 66\u201344: six points, eight rebounds, three blocks\u00a0
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\n\tvs Shaw (2\/7\/26) \u2013 W 61\u201345: six points, eight rebounds, four blocks\u00a0
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Rookie of the Week\u00a0–\u00a0Tionna Pettus, Elizabeth City State\u00a0
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Tionna Pettus delivered an efficient and impactful week for Elizabeth City State, continuing to\u00a0emerge\u00a0as a reliable frontcourt presence in her\u00a0freshman\u00a0campaign. Pettus totaled\u00a024 points and nine rebounds\u00a0across two contests while contributing defensively.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Her week was highlighted by a standout performance against Bowie State, where she scored\u00a019 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including perfect marks from\u00a0three point\u00a0range and the free throw line. She added\u00a0six rebounds, two blocks, and\u00a0a steal\u00a0in 29 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Pettus followed with a steady\u00a0all around\u00a0effort against Virginia Union, contributing across the stat sheet and continuing to\u00a0impact\u00a0the game beyond scoring.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Game by Game Highlights:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tvs Bowie State (2\/5\/26) \u2013 L 71\u201354: 19 points, six rebounds, two blocks, one steal\u00a0
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\n\tvs Virginia Union (2\/7\/26) \u2013 L 72\u201359: five points, three rebounds, one block, one steal\u00a0
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MEN\u2019S WEEKLY RESULTS SUMMARY (Feb. 1\u2013Feb. 7)\u00a0<\/p>\n
CIAA men\u2019s programs were fueled by physical interior play, efficient guard scoring, and defensive rebounding as teams continued to position themselves for postseason play. Claflin\u2019s interior presence and Johnson C. Smith\u2019s guard production highlighted a competitive week across the league.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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MEN\u2019S BASKETBALL HONOREES\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Player of the Week\u00a0–\u00a0Trey Pettigrew, Johnson C. Smith\u00a0<\/p>\n
Trey Pettigrew delivered a dominant and efficient week for Johnson C. Smith, earning Men\u2019s Basketball Player of the Week honors after posting\u00a0back to back\u00a027 point\u00a0performances\u00a0and leading the Golden Bulls with physical, high impact guard play.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Across two contests, Pettigrew totaled\u00a054 points, shooting\u00a018 for 30 from the field, while relentlessly attacking the rim and drawing contact. He converted\u00a015 free throws\u00a0over the stretch, consistently applying offensive pressure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Pettigrew recorded 27 points and six rebounds in a home win over Livingstone, then followed with another\u00a027 point\u00a0performance on the road, adding four assists and two steals while shooting\u00a064.3 percent\u00a0from the floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\n\tvs Livingstone (2\/4\/26) \u2013 W 84\u201366: 27 points, six rebounds\u00a0
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\n\tat Livingstone (2\/7\/26) \u2013 W 77\u201369: 27 points, four assists, two steals\u00a0
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Defensive Player of the Week\u00a0–\u00a0Alex Atkinson, Claflin\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Alex Atkinson delivered another dominant defensive week for Claflin, anchoring the Panthers with physical interior play and elite rebounding. The sophomore forward totaled\u00a030 rebounds, averaging\u00a010 rebounds per game, while consistently limiting second chance opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Atkinson opened the week with seven rebounds and two blocks against Johnson C. Smith, followed by\u00a012 rebounds\u00a0in a narrow road win at Shaw. He closed the week with\u00a011 rebounds\u00a0at home against Shaw, continuing to control the paint.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Offensively, Atkinson added\u00a042 points, including\u00a015 points\u00a0against Johnson C. Smith and\u00a019 points\u00a0at Shaw,\u00a0showcasing\u00a0his\u00a0two way\u00a0impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Game by Game Highlights:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tvs Johnson C. Smith (2\/2\/26) \u2013 W 79\u201372: 15 points, seven rebounds, two blocks\u00a0
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\n\tat Shaw (2\/4\/26) \u2013 W 80\u201379: 19 points, 12 rebounds\u00a0
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\n\tvs Shaw (2\/7\/26) \u2013 L 81\u201379: eight points, 11 rebounds\u00a0
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Rookie of the Week\u00a0–\u00a0Charles Thomas III, Bowie State\u00a0
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Charles Thomas III turned in a productive and consistent two game stretch for Bowie State, earning Men\u2019s Basketball Rookie of the Week honors through efficiency, rebounding, and defensive activity. The\u00a0freshman\u00a0forward averaged\u00a015.0 points and 5.0 rebounds\u00a0across the week.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Thomas opened with\u00a013 points\u00a0against Elizabeth City State, adding four rebounds and three steals. He followed with a strong outing at Bluefield State, finishing with\u00a017 points on 7 of 14 shooting, including two three pointers, while grabbing a\u00a0game high six rebounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Game by Game Highlights:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tat Elizabeth City State (2\/5\/26) \u2013 L 72\u201362: 13 points, four rebounds, three steals\u00a0
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\n\tat Bluefield State (2\/7\/26) \u2013 L 75\u201373: 17 points, six rebounds, two three pointers\u00a0
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As conference play continues and the final weeks of the regular season approach, the countdown is underway for the 2026 CIAA Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Basketball Tournament, set for February 24 through February 28 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. Tickets and tournament information are available at ciaatournament.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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