Virginia Union University's Jonathan Salazar scored 13 points and had seven rebounds, but Winston-Salem State University defeated the Panthers 65-56 in the championship game of the Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off Classic on Sunday, November 19, in Uncasville, Conn.

VUU's Tahj Harding had 12 points while teammate Jakobe Williams added 10 points in the game.

"I thought we had an amazing run at the CP3 tournament, winning back-to-back championships, but all good things must come to an end and Winston Salem State played like the defending CIAA Champs," said VUU Head Men's Basketball Coach Jay Butler.  "They came out and jumped on us early, getting several opportunities to score with their offensive rebounding throughout the game. They outrebounded us 50-26 and that was the difference in the ballgame. We have a quick turnaround with another road game against Shepherd University, so we must improve on our rebounding to give us a chance at getting another win on the road."

Virginia Union will now travel to Shepherdstown, W.V., to face Shepherd University at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21.