Virginia Union University's
Bruni Martinez scored 12 points, but Virginia State University defeated the Lady Panthers 61-57 in the 2023-24 regular season finale on Saturday, February 24, in Petersburg, Va.
VUU's
Ny Langley added 10 points and a team-high nine rebounds in the game.
Virginia Union enters the 2024 CIAA Tournament with a 17-11 overall record and a 5-5 divisional record.
"Of course we would have liked the win, but it does give us momentum going into the tournament," said VUU Head Women's Basketball Coach
Tierra Terry. "I don't like to blame the officials, but there were some questionable calls at the end of the game. We've got to focus, we've got to execute, and do what we're supposed to do."
The brackets for the tournament will be announced on Saturday night.