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UAPB takes SWAC soccer title
The University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff was crowned the 2009 SWAC Soccer champions with a 1-0 win over Prairie View A&M on Sunday.
Jade West, who had two goals during the tournament including the game-winning goal in the semifinals, was named the tournament's MVP. With the win the Lady Lions get an automatic bid in the 2009 NCAA Tournament, and will play at SEC runner-up, fourth-seeded LSU Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in a first round game.
Chowan comes away with first CIAA crown
Chowan captured the first CIAA championship in school history when their volleyball team defeated Fayetteville State in five sets (17-25, 25-19, 21-25, 25-15, 15-11) Sunday afternoon at the Boo Williams Sportsplex. This is Chowan's first year as a full-fledged member of the CIAA in all sports. The Hawks will now receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Div. II playoffs.
The Hawks (29-8) took three of the final four sets to close out the win. Antoinette McCollough topped Chowan with a team high 21 kills. Karina Monroe was tabbed for tournament MVP honors with 15 kills and 8 assisted blocks.
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