True winners
3/4/2016, 7:51 a.m.
Before the thrill of the annual CIAA Tournament wears off, we offer our hearty congratulations to the Lady Panthers of Virginia Union University and the Virginia State University Trojans men’s basketball team for such exciting CIAA championship wins last Saturday in Charlotte, N.C.
Their victories are testament to the hard work and dedication they have given to the sport under the skilled direction of Coach AnnMarie Gilbert and Coach Lonnie Blow, respectively.
In addition to the teams securing the CIAA men’s and women’s crowns, two players, Kiana Johnson of VUU and Kevin Williams of VSU, won the women’s and men’s Most Valuable Player awards at the tournament that draws thousands of fans each year to Time Warner Cable Arena, as well as a national television audience.
The athletes on these outstanding teams have brought pride to their classmates, alumni, families and the Richmond-Petersburg metro area, who all share in this glorious moment.
We wish each team continued success as you head to the NCAA Division II regional tournaments. And we hope the perseverance, determination, teamwork and other positive character attributes you bring to the court will lead each of you to success in all aspects of your lives and careers in the future.
Now on to the NCAA games!
