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Virginia Union gears up for new season with eyes on repeat
The Virginia Union University Panthers football team is gearing up for the 2024 season, aiming to defend their NCAA Division II Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association championship.
CIAA football preseason poll
Virginia State tops rankings, Virginia Union second
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has released its 2024 football preseason conference poll, with Virginia State University claiming the top spot. This marks a significant improvement for the Trojans, who were picked to finish fifth last season but landed in third place behind Virginia Union and Fayetteville State.
5 Panthers earn spots on VaSID All-State football team
The Virginia Union University football program made a strong showing in the recently announced Virginia Sports Information Directors All-State Football Team. Five Panthers have secured spots on the prestigious list, highlighting the team’s talent and depth.
VUU keeps breaking records
Virginia Union University may have set a record for setting records this past school year. Coach Franck Charles’ male and female athletes seemed to take turns rewriting the Panthers’ record book for cross country and track and field.
VUU Golfers win CIAA tourney
The Virginia Union University golf team has earned the right to point to the sky and shout: “We’re No. 1.”
Wyche signs with VUU
Kennard “KJ” Wyche Jr., among the most successful high school guards in Richmond-area history, will be continuing his education and basketball at Virginian Union University.
VUU women upset No. 11 Trojans
Virginia Union’s women hoopsters were not intimidated after seeing Virginia State’s NCAA Division II, No. 11 national ranking.
VUU men get big win against rival
Virginia Union University has known hard times this basketball season, but the way Coach Jay Butler sees it, “We’re 1-0 ... 1-0 with nine to go.” The CIAA Northern Divi- sion title is determined by divisional record and VUU started divisional play with a convincing 54-44 win at Virginia State as part of the Freedom Classic Festival.
VUU upsets VSU before crowd of 15,000
Panthers, Broncos set for CIAA rematch
Virginia Union University is on its way to scratching more than a two-decade old football itch.
VUU has 7 wins and counting
Virginia Union University loves playing at home at friendly Hovey Field. But road trips aren’t bad, either.
VUU’s Byers back on fast track
Phew! Virginia Union University football fans can breathe a sigh of relief and wipe their brows. Jada Byers is back in the saddle, meaning the rest of the CIAA may fear being trampled.
VUU: Allen does Byers impersonation
At midseason, it comes as no surprise that a Virginia Union University Panther is leading the CIAA in rushing. The surprise is that it is Curtis Allen and not Jada Byers.
Rain is a pain for Panthers
On a night when players needed windshield wipers on their face masks, Virginia Union University veered off course and eventually went under.
Reid’s reach is real in VUU win over Shaw
Panthers beat Bears 26-13
Virginia Union University began this season with a question mark at quarterback. Christian Reid has turned any questions into resounding answers.
VUU readies for show in Ohio against Morehouse
On Sunday, Sept. 3, Virginia Union University will have a national audience watching its performance.
Holmes, Myers are VUU’s foot soldiers
Brady Myers and Marvin Holmes put the “foot” in football at Virginia Union University.
With huge shoes to fill, VUU builds roster
Virginia Union University is adding two players with NCAA Division I backgrounds to its Division II CIAA basketball program.
Butler grows VUU’s recruiting roster
Jay Butler continues to beat a path on the basketball recruiting trail.
VUU has reinforcements in the house
There were two groups of basketball players at Virginia Union University this past season – the ones you saw and the ones you didn’t see.
VUU’s Osborne is HBCU Player of the Year
Robert Osborne is going to need to expand his trophy case to handle all of his awards from the most recent season.
VUU nets 76-65 win over Bowie
Just when you think Robert Osborne has hit full stride, he shifts into an even higher gear.
