PHOTO GALLERY | Virginia Union University's Ifunanya Okoye scored a season-high 31 points while grabbing 13 rebounds to lead VUU to a 66-49 win over Virginia State University on Saturday, February 22, at Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va.

Okoye tied the VUU school-record by hitting 19 free throws in the win which was played in front of a sellout crowd of 2,500.

The win gave Virginia Union it's fifth-straight CIAA Northern Division title and the Lady Panthers will be the #1 seed in the North when the CIAA Tournament begins in Charlotte, N.C.

VUU will play the winner of Livingstone/Virginia State game at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, at Bojangles Coliseum.

VUU's Jasmine Carter added 16 points in the win.

"To God be all the glory for the awesome things He is doing through our Lady Panther Program," said VUU Head Women's Basketball Coach AnnMarie Gilbert.  "We prayed for a miracle so that we could clinch a fifth consecutive CIAA Northern Division title, and our prayers were answered today with us beating rival VSU and Bowie beating Lincoln. I am extremely proud of our seniors and our team for an outstanding season. When you look at the adversity we had to overcome in losing Shareka McNeill, it makes this moment even more special. We were led with an amazing performance from Iffy Okoye with 32 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and two steals. Jasmine Carter added 16 points, six rebounds, one block and four steals. Breonn Hughey contributed six points, seven assists, and two rebounds. Another surprise of the day was Kishona Sutton getting a beautiful wedding proposal on senior day. She received a beautiful ring from her boyfriend and she said yes. We are very happy for Kishona and proud of the Lady Panthers. We look forward to competing for our fourth CIAA Title in Charlotte!"

The win gave VUU a final regular-season record of 22-3 overall and 13-2 in the CIAA.  Virginia State fell to 9-19 overall and 4-11 in CIAA play.