Bowie State’s Softball Team Clinches Third Straight CIAA Championship

The Bowie State softball team (27-18) rallied from a 6-4 deficit in the fifth inning to defeat Claflin 7-6, claiming the 2025 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) softball championship at the Orangeburg Recreation Park. The victory completes a championship three-peat, as the Bulldogs have now won three consecutive CIAA titles under head coach Ed Powell.

Bowie State Celebrates 50 Years of CIAA Women's Basketball

The CIAA celebrated the 50th anniversary of its women’s basketball championship tournament, marking a historic milestone in collegiate athletics. The tournament highlighted the achievements of female student-athletes who helped shape the history of the game and inspire future generations.

One of the distinguished honorees is Arlene Creek, a trailblazer in Bowie State University’s history of athletics. Creek, who currently serves as the facilities coordinator at Bowie State University, earned her degree in health, physical education and recreation from the school in 1980. As a freshman, she was named Freshman Female Athlete of the Year, and she later played a pivotal role in leading Bowie State to its first-ever CIAA women’s basketball championship in 1978, followed by a second title in 1979.

Recognized for her lasting contributions to the sport, Creek was inducted into Bowie State’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. This year, she received another prestigious honor with her induction into the 2025 CIAA John B. McLendon Hall of Fame.

Jared Achuff Named 2024-25 CIAA Male Scholar Athlete of the Year

On May 14, 2025, the CIAA held its annual Spring General Assembly meeting and end-of-year awards reception in Richmond, Va. The conference office announced its highest administrative and team awards at the reception and Bowie State's Jared Achuff was selected as the 2024-2025 CIAA Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

"Jared Achuff has been the heartbeat of our program this season," stated head coach Kyle Jackson. "His relentless work ethic, leadership on and off the field, and commitment to excellence have not only earned him the title of CIAA Male Scholar of the Year but have also elevated everyone around him. We couldn't be prouder of Jared and all he's accomplished."

Achuff excelled both on and off the field, earning All-Conference honors as an offensive lineman while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. As a graduate senior captain and key leader of the Bulldogs football team, he anchored an offensive line that helped generate 1,863 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns this season. Under his leadership, the Bulldogs ranked third in the CIAA in scoring with 29.4 points per game, second in rushing yards per game (176.3), and fourth in two-point conversions. The Cherry Hill, N.J., native was also selected to represent both Bowie State and the CIAA at the prestigious HBCU Legacy Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Bowie State Athletics Shines with Multiple CIAA Honors Across Sports

Bowie State University Athletics celebrated a standout year of achievement across multiple sports, as several Bulldogs earned top honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). From volleyball and tennis to bowling and track and field, Bowie State student-athletes and coaches were recognized for their excellence, leadership, and impact during the 2024–2025 season.

The Bowie State women’s volleyball program enjoyed a banner year, highlighted by freshman Taylor Johnson being named CIAA Rookie of the Year. Johnson, a defensive specialist and libero, also earned All-Rookie Team and All-Conference Second Team honors after being named CIAA Volleyball Rookie of the Week four times during the season. She was joined on the All-Rookie Team by setter Trinity Loundmon, while middle blocker Nina Edwards and right side hitter Nicole Taylor earned All-Conference First Team recognition. The four honorees underscored the depth and talent of the Bulldogs’ volleyball roster.

Success extended beyond the volleyball court, as Bowie State freshman Nakari Blunt was named CIAA Women’s Tennis Rookie of the Year and earned All-Conference honors, marking a milestone achievement for the program under head coach Todd Byrom. In bowling, head coach Andrew Campbell was named the 2024–2025 CIAA Coach of the Year during the CIAA Bowling Championship, earning his second Coach of the Year honor since taking over the program in 2017. Additionally, women’s track and field senior Yassine Kamara was recognized as the CIAA Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year after a dominant season that included three Field Athlete of the Week honors and four first-place finishes in the shot put.

Together, these accomplishments reflected a year of excellence for Bowie State University Athletics and reinforced the Bulldogs’ strong presence across the CIAA.