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CeraVe Becomes NBA's Official Skincare Partner
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on Oct. 6, 2025:
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CeraVe becomes NBA's Official Skincare Partner
CeraVe, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand in the U.S., and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multiyear partnership, which will make CeraVe the league's Official Skincare Partner. The partnership will see CeraVe engage NBA fans through custom content and storytelling, on-site activations at league events and product integrations featuring its skincare and haircare lines at retailers nationwide.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on Oct. 6, 2025:
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CeraVe becomes NBA's Official Skincare Partner
CeraVe, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand in the U.S., and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multiyear partnership, which will make CeraVe the league's Official Skincare Partner. The partnership will see CeraVe engage NBA fans through custom content and storytelling, on-site activations at league events and product integrations featuring its skincare and haircare lines at retailers nationwide.
"AtCeraVe, we are absolutely thrilled to join forces with the NBA because, like them, we believe in championing performance and well-being," said Esther Garcia, CeraVe US General Manager. "Our core mission is to make effective, dermatologist-developed care accessible to everyone. Our partnership with the NBA is an exciting opportunity to reach a truly unparalleled audience - one that's passionate, engaged, incredibly diverse, and one that truly values performance, especially when it comes to their skin barrier, head to toe. Beyond the products, our commitment is to ignite a vital conversation about skin and scalp health by expanding access to dermatologists for all and fostering a holistic culture of self-care that empowers the entire NBA community, on and off the court."
"This partnership reflects the NBA's commitment to expanding its lifestyle and wellness offerings," said Paolo Pastore, VP, Global Business Development, NBA. "As our Official Skincare Partner, CeraVe brings trusted expertise and an innovative marketing approach that helps bring the NBA experience closer to fans wherever they are."
The partnership builds on CeraVe's "Head of CeraVe" campaign with 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis, expanding the brand's reach through original content across NBA social and digital channels and at marquee league events throughout the season. CeraVe will have a robust on-site presence at NBA events including the Emirates NBA Cup, NBA All-Star, and NBA Summer League, while also integrating into NBA 2K26 to connect with the league's gaming audience.
CeraVe will collaborate with the NBA to engage youth through "Care For All," a program through which Jr. NBA clinics across the United States will provide families with comprehensive resources and skin health education, including opportunities such as dermatology screenings, product education and sampling.
The 80th NBA regular season begins with a doubleheader on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, as part of American Express NBA Tip-Off 2025, when the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock as the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Houston Rockets (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers (10 p.m. ET).
For more skincare tips and product information, visit CeraVe at www.cerave.com or on Facebook (@ceraveusa), Instagram (@cerave), TikTok (@cerave), and X (@cerave).
About CeraVe
Founded in 2005 and developed with dermatologists, CeraVe is the first and only brand to offer a complete line of products containing essential ceramides and MVE technology to help restore the skin's natural protective barrier. CeraVe has a full line of skincare products to follow the dermatologist-recommended steps of: cleanse, treat, moisturize, and protect. The brand's mission is to provide therapeutic skincare for all. For more information, visit the brand on Facebook (@ceraveusa), Instagram (@cerave), TikTok (@cerave), X (@cerave) or at www.cerave.com.
About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. The NBA's digital assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.
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Original text here: https://pr.nba.com/cerave-nba-partnership/
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UT Permian Basin Takes Down Angelo State
WACO, Texas, Oct. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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UT Permian Basin Takes Down Angelo State
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Off to their best start in program history, UT Permian Basin scored on three straight drives to end the first half and never looked back, upsetting then-No. 5 Angelo State on the road, 28-14. It was the Falcons second win over a team ranked in the AFCA top five this season. UTPB is now 5-0 on the season and moves up to No. 6 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl. Angelo State falls to No. 12. The Falcons don't
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WACO, Texas, Oct. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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UT Permian Basin Takes Down Angelo State
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Off to their best start in program history, UT Permian Basin scored on three straight drives to end the first half and never looked back, upsetting then-No. 5 Angelo State on the road, 28-14. It was the Falcons second win over a team ranked in the AFCA top five this season. UTPB is now 5-0 on the season and moves up to No. 6 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl. Angelo State falls to No. 12. The Falcons don'thave long to savor the victory as they will host No. 13 Central Washington in the only top 25 matchup this coming weekend. Both teams sit atop the Lone Star Conference with 3-0 records.
The top four teams, No. 1 Ferris State, No. 2 Harding, No. 3 West Florida and No. 4 Kutztown, all registered wins, three of them shutouts, and kept their same spots. Western Colorado dominated Fort Lewis, 49-10, and jumps two places to No. 5. California's (Pa.) upset loss to Seton Hill, 16-7, allowed Augustana (S.D.), Grand Valley State, West Alabama and Minnesota-Duluth to move up multiple places to round out the top 10. With the loss, the Vulcans dropped 10 spots to No. 16.
There was a lot of jockeying around in the top 25, but only one team dropped out. Then-No. 22 Carson-Newman lost to Emory & Henry, 19-13, allowing Ashland and Johnson C. Smith to re-enter the poll in a three-way tie at No. 24 with Slippery Rock. The Rock lost a tough game to Gannon, 38-35, and dropped 10 spots.
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Rank
School (1st votes)
Rec.
Pts.
Prev.
Week 6
Next Game
1 Ferris St. (31) 5-0 775 1 D. Roosevelt, 66-0 Oct. 11 vs. Wayne St. (Mich.)
2 Harding 5-0 744 2 D. East Central, 65-0 Oct. 9 at Southeastern Oklahoma St.
3 West Florida 5-0 702 3 D. Northeastern St., 31-24 Oct. 11 vs. Chowan
4 Kutztown 5-0 684 4 D. Shippensburg, 49-0 Oct. 11 at Lock Haven
5 Western Colorado 5-0 615 7 D. Fort Lewis, 49-10 Oct. 11 vs. Black Hills St.
6 UT Permian Basin 5-0 608 9 D. No. 5 Angelo St., 28-14 Oct. 11 vs. No. 13 Central Washington
7 Augustana (S.D.) 6-0 580 8 D. Sioux Falls, 29-28 Oct. 11 vs. Concordia-St. Paul
8 Grand Valley St. 3-1 527 10 D. Davenport, 37-14 Oct. 11 at Northern Michigan
9 West Alabama 5-0 505 11 Oct. 4 vs. Lincoln (Calif.), postponed Oct. 18 vs. No. 3 West Florida
10 Minnesota-Duluth 6-0 492 13 D. Southwest Minnesota St., 63-28 Oct. 11 at Northern St.
11 Colorado St.-Pueblo 5-1 454 12 D. New Mexico Highlands, 59-13 Oct. 11 vs. Fort Lewis
12 Angelo St. 4-1 424 5 Lost to No. 9 UT Permian Basin, 28-14 Oct. 11 at Texas A&M-Kingsville
13 Central Washington 4-1 391 16 D. Eastern New Mexico, 58-7 Oct. 11 at No. 6 UT Permian Basin
14 Minnesota St. 5-1 363 15 D. Concordia-St. Paul, 47-19 Oct. 11 vs. Winona St.
15 Pittsburg St. 4-2 338 17 D. Nebraska-Kearney, 23-6 Oct. 11 vs. Washburn
16 California (Pa.) 4-1 283 6 Lost to Seton Hill, 16-7 Oct. 11 at Edinboro
17 Virginia Union 4-1 270 18 D. Winston-Salem St., 44-34 Oct. 11 at Elizabeth City St.
18 UIndy 5-1 258 19 D. William Jewell, 63-17 Oct. 11 at Missouri S&T
19 Findlay 5-0 226 21 D. Walsh, 31-10 Oct. 11 vs. Hillsdale
20 Delta St. 5-1 218 20 D. Barton, 45-0 Oct. 18 vs. Ferrum
21 Frostburg St. 5-0 162 23 D. Concord, 33-7 Oct. 11 vs. Glenville St.
22 Northwest Missouri St. 4-1 127 24 Idle Oct. 11 at Central Missouri
23 UNC Pembroke 5-1 110 25 D. Erskine, 44-7 Oct. 11 vs. Shorter
24t. Ashland 4-1 37 NR D. Kentucky Wesleyan, 55-0 Oct. 11 vs. Thomas More
24t. Johnson C. Smith 5-1 37 NR D. Virginia St., 31-20 Oct. 18 at Shaw
24t. Slippery Rock 3-2 37 14 Lost to Gannon, 38-35 Oct. 11 at Seton Hill
Dropped Out: Carson-Newman (22)
Others Receiving Votes: Benedict, 23; Indiana (Pa.), 15; Fort Hays St., 14; Southern Arkansas, 14; Charleston, 9; Catawba, 8; Emory & Henry, 8; Nebraska-Kearney, 4; Chadron St., 3; Henderson St., 3; Upper Iowa, 3; Albany St., 2; Carson-Newman, 1; Edward Waters, 1.
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Original text here: https://www.afca.com/ut-permian-basin-takes-down-angelo-state/
Two Teams join the Netting Professionals Top 25, While the Top Four Hold Steady
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release:
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Two Teams join the Netting Professionals Top 25, While the Top Four Hold Steady
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Campbellsville (Ky.) moved into the top 10 and Grand View (Iowa) retained the top spot in the fourth regular-season edition of the Netting Professionals NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll, Oct. 6.
Two teams - No. 24 Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) and No. 25 Saint Francis (Ind.) - entered the Top 25 for the first time this season, while Dordt (Iowa) moved up two
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release:
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Two Teams join the Netting Professionals Top 25, While the Top Four Hold Steady
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Campbellsville (Ky.) moved into the top 10 and Grand View (Iowa) retained the top spot in the fourth regular-season edition of the Netting Professionals NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll, Oct. 6.
Two teams - No. 24 Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) and No. 25 Saint Francis (Ind.) - entered the Top 25 for the first time this season, while Dordt (Iowa) moved up twospots to No. 11, and McPherson (Kan.) and College of Idaho both climbed three spots to No. 21 and No. 22, respectively.
Top 10 Capsules
Full Top 25
Poll Methodology & Key
1\. Grand View (Iowa)
The top-ranked Vikings claimed the Rock & Ladder Trophy Saturday over No. 20 William Penn (Iowa), pulling away with a 21-point fourth quarter to remain unbeaten in their fourth-straight double-digit win. The defense didn't allow a touchdown until the fourth quarter, holding one of the NAIA's top backs, Destynd Loring, under 50 yards. Jackson Waring threw four touchdowns for GVU and added another on the ground, responsible for five TDs in all. Grand View's next game is scheduled for Thursday night, following a conference bye week, against Peru State (Neb.) on Oct. 16.
2\. Keiser (Fla.)
The Seahawks are gaining momentum with back-to-back 30+ point wins, including Saturday's 49-3 victory over Thomas (Ga.), setting a school record with 692 yards of total offense, including a program-best 398 on the ground. Dillon Simon ran for 152 yards and two scores, while Jorden Miller ran for 141 and another rushing score. Saturday, the Seahawks will look to stop the momentum from upset-minded Florida Memorial, after the Lions knocked off Southeastern (Fla.) last week.
3\. Benedictine (Kan.)
Benedictine is averaging 56 points per game over its four-game winning streak, including last week's 52-21 win over Missouri Baptist. The Heart of America Athletic Conference takes a bye week across the board, and when play resumes, Oct. 18, the Ravens travel to Central Methodist. In Saturday's game, MBU enjoyed a brief lead before BC put up 31-straight, and the Ravens rushed for 316 yards.
4\. Morningside (Iowa)
The Mustangs put up a season-high 69 points in a 63-point homecoming win over Waldorf (Iowa) last week, as Zach Chevalier completed 17-of-18 for 327 yards and five touchdowns. In all, the Mustangs gained 651 yards of total offense, building a 49-0 lead by halftime, while the defense held Waldorf to 175 total yards. Morningside returns to its GPAC slate Saturday afternoon, in Mitchell, S.D., at Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.).
5\. Friends (Kan.)
The Falcons remained one of the most dominant teams through six weeks in the NAIA, closing up cross-divisional play in the KCAC with a 28-7 win at Ottawa (Kan.). Friends did trail for the first time this season, as OU scored five minutes into the game, but Friends scored 28 unanswered on rushing TDs in the first, second, third, and fourth quarters.
6\. Lindsey Wilson (Ky.)
The Blue Raiders get a second-consecutive stern test in the Mid-South Conference, as Cumberlands (Ky.) visits Lindsey Wilson Saturday afternoon. Last week, Lindsey prevailed 37-13 at No. 11 Georgetown (Ky.), as Davontaye Saunders ran for 153 yards on 24 carries with three touchdowns, his third-straight game with more than 150 yards rushing. Lindsey Wilson was 10-of-14 on third downs.
7\. Montana Tech
Montana Tech turned in its most dominant 2025 performance to date in its Frontier East opener, using 21 first-quarter points to build a 28-7 halftime lead on the way to a 49-21 win over Dakota State (S.D.). The Orediggers' first-quarter scoring plays went for 62, 75, and 65 yards, and quarterback Jarrett Wilson accounted for five touchdowns in the game - three through the air and two more on the ground. This week, Montana Tech travels to Montana State-Northern.
8\. Montana Western
The Bulldogs are 1-0 in Frontier West play and have won four straight since a season-opening loss to No. 5 Montana Tech. Last week, Michael Palandri led Montana Western to a 40-20 win over Southern Oregon, throwing two touchdowns to Seth Shook, and Jakob Humphrey scored two of the Bulldogs' three TDs on the ground. SOU's Dom Montiel threw for three scores against UMW, but the Bulldogs were able to cement the game with three interceptions. Saturday, the Bulldogs are back at home, hosting nationally ranked Carroll (Mont.) at 1 p.m. MT.
9\. St. Thomas (Fla.)
The Bobcats were dominant to open their conference schedule in The Sun, up 42-0 at the half on Ave Maria (Fla.), on the way to winning their conference opener 59-0. Keely Watson threw three first-quarter touchdown passes and two more in the third, and the Bobcats piled up 27 first downs to the Gyrenes' seven, holding Ave Maria to negative rushing yards and only 83 yards of total offense. The Bobcats are at Warner (Fla.), Saturday. Warner seeks its first win of the season after falling last week, by a touchdown, to Webber International (Fla.).
10\. Campbellsville (Ky.)
The Tigers continue to surge after a 49-34 win over Cumberlands (Ky.) last Saturday at Finley Stadium, remaining unbeaten into a bye week. Campbellsville running back Tre Bass delivered a historic performance, accounting for five total touchdowns (three rushing, two receiving) and 316 all-purpose yards. The Tigers got on the board seconds into the game, as Ashton Auker scored on the opening kickoff, and the Tigers never trailed. After an idle week, Campbellsville welcomes No. 7 Lindsey Wilson to Finley Stadium on Oct. 18.
Trend Rank Last Poll Institution [First-Place Votes] Record Points
* 1 1 Grand View (Iowa) [15] 5-0 435
* 2 2 Keiser (Fla.) 4-0 421
* 3 3 Benedictine (Kan.) 5-1 404
* 4 4 Morningside (Iowa) 4-1 386
^ 5 6 Friends (Kan.) 6-0 359
^ 6 7 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) 5-0 354
V 7 5 Montana Tech 6-0 349
* 8 8 Montana Western 4-1 340
* 9 9 St. Thomas (Fla.) 3-1 316
^ 10 12 Campbellsville (Ky.) 5-0 297
^ 11 13 Dordt (Iowa) 4-0 293
^ 12 14 Marian (Ind.) 4-1 280
^ 13 15 OUAZ (Ariz.) 4-0 256
^ 14 16 Indiana Wesleyan 4-2 221
^ 15 17 Carroll (Mont.) 4-1 221
^ 16 18 Southwestern (Kan.) 5-1 203
^ 17 19 Concordia (Neb.) 4-0 197
V 18 10 Southeastern (Fla.) 3-1 190
V 19 11 Georgetown (Ky.) 3-2 169
^ 20 21 Texas Wesleyan 3-2 155
^ 21 24 McPherson (Kan.) 6-0 146
^ 22 25 College of Idaho 4-1 140
* 23 23 MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) 5-1 129
^ 24 RV Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) 3-1 88
^ 25 RV Saint Francis (Ind.) 4-1 82
Receiving Votes: William Penn (Iowa) 79; Cumberland (Tenn.) 35; Evangel (Mo.) 27; Bethel (Tenn.) 11; Kansas Wesleyan 11; Louisiana Christian 11; Taylor (Ind.) 10; Northwestern (Iowa) 7; Florida Memorial 5; Peru State (Neb.) 2
Dropped out of Top 25: William Penn (Iowa), Northwestern (Iowa)
Poll Methodology
* The national poll is for publicity purposes only and does not influence the selection process for national championship consideration.
* A panel of head coaches representing each conference and the Continental Athletic Conference (Independents) votes in the poll.
* The Top 25 teams are selected using a points-based system :
* 30 points for a 1st-place vote, 29 for 2nd, 28 for 3rd, and so on.
* The highest and lowest rankings received by each team are discarded before final tallying.
* Teams receiving only one point are not listed as "receiving votes."
* For a complete look at the Netting Professionals NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll throughout the regular season, and for historical rankings, click here.
Key: RV - Receiving Votes, NR - Not Ranked, ^ \- Climbed, V \- Dropped, * \- Steady
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Original text here: https://www.naia.org/sports/fball/2025-26/Releases/Top_25-4
Haskin to the house on a 97 Yard Return Gives him NAIA Special Teams Player of the Week Award
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release:
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Haskin to the house on a 97 Yard Return Gives him NAIA Special Teams Player of the Week Award
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Darius Haskin of Rocky Mountain (Mont.) earns NAIA Football Special Teams Player of the Week after a big performance that included a 97-yard kickoff return to tie the game.
The redshirt freshman was a key part of the Battlin' Bears victory, having four receptions for 72 yards, two kick returns for 110 yards, and a pair of touchdowns.
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release:
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Haskin to the house on a 97 Yard Return Gives him NAIA Special Teams Player of the Week Award
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Darius Haskin of Rocky Mountain (Mont.) earns NAIA Football Special Teams Player of the Week after a big performance that included a 97-yard kickoff return to tie the game.
The redshirt freshman was a key part of the Battlin' Bears victory, having four receptions for 72 yards, two kick returns for 110 yards, and a pair of touchdowns.Haskin compiled a total of 182 all-purpose yards.
Rocky Mountain is back in action next week when they host the Blue Hawks of Dickinson State (N.D.).
NAIA Football Players of the Week are announced Monday afternoons at NAIA.org.
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Original text here: https://www.naia.org/sports/fball/2025-26/Releases/POTW-ST-5
Football Week Five Recap and Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Football Week Five Recap and Weekly Honors
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Week five brought a medley of exciting, high-scoring CIAA football action as seven teams surpassed 30 points this week. Fayetteville State and Virginia Union's high-flying offenses contributed to big wins that helped them stay atop the conference standings at 3-0 and 2-0, respectively, meanwhile Livingstone was handed its first conference loss by Elizabeth City State to send them down to third along with rival
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Football Week Five Recap and Weekly Honors
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Week five brought a medley of exciting, high-scoring CIAA football action as seven teams surpassed 30 points this week. Fayetteville State and Virginia Union's high-flying offenses contributed to big wins that helped them stay atop the conference standings at 3-0 and 2-0, respectively, meanwhile Livingstone was handed its first conference loss by Elizabeth City State to send them down to third along with rivalJohnson C. Smith. Here's how things shook out:
Bluefield State 35, Shaw 33
Bluefield State exploded out of the gate with a dominant first quarter to secure their second win of the season, already doubling last year's total. The Big Blue put on a complete performance, scoring on offense, defense, and special teams, while also adding a safety, all within the opening 15 minutes.
Zaire Riley set the tone early, intercepting a Shaw pass and returning it for a touchdown just 18 seconds into the game. Quarterback Brice Koontz tossed three touchdown passes, including one during the early surge, while special teams added a 70-yard punt return to extend their lead.
Bluefield State finished with 366 total yards compared to Shaw's 312, using that balanced effort to maintain control despite a late push from the Bears. Shaw's valiant effort saw quarterback Alexander Marsh throw for 183 yards and two touchdowns, while the team added three scores on the ground. Still, the Big Blue's explosive start proved too much, propelling them into the top half of the conference standings at 1-1 while Shaw fell to 1-2 in conference play.
Fayetteville State 38, Bowie State 10
Fayetteville State leaned on its dominant ground game to power past Bowie State, rushing for 193 yards and four touchdowns en route to a balanced 338-yard offensive performance. Quarterback Demari Daniels led the charge with 146 passing yards while also pacing the team on the ground with 74 rushing yards and two scores, showcasing his dual-threat ability throughout the afternoon.
The Broncos struck early with rushing touchdowns from Caden Davis and the aforementioned Daniels to build a 14-0 lead, setting the tone for the rest of the game. They continued to find the end zone in every quarter, using a strong second half to extend their advantage and maintain control on both sides of the ball.
Despite the setback, Bowie State put together a strong offensive showing with 332 total yards. Quarterback Joseph Towler threw for 271 yards and connected on a 28-yard touchdown pass as the first half expired, keeping the Bulldogs within reach. However, Fayetteville State's consistency proved too much, as the Broncos moved atop the conference standings at 3-0, while Bowie State fell to 0-2 in CIAA play.
Elizabeth City State 39, Livingstone 27
Elizabeth City State quarterback Christopher Perkins put on a show in front of the home crowd, turning in a career-best performance to lead the Vikings past Livingstone. Perkins was unstoppable, throwing for 216 yards and a career-high four touchdowns while also rushing for 128 yards and another score, directly accounting for every ECSU touchdown in the win.
Holding a slim 13-7 advantage at halftime, the Vikings came out firing in the third quarter as Perkins threw three touchdown passes to three different receivers, breaking the game wide open. On the other side of the ball, ECSU's defense was relentless, recording five sacks, forcing a fumble, and snagging an interception to keep the Blue Bears' offense in check.
Livingstone totaled 321 yards behind quarterback Elijah Alexander, who threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns. His top target, Tavion Jackson, caught eight passes for 127 yards and a score, but the Blue Bears couldn't match the Vikings' second-half surge. The win marked Elizabeth City State's first conference victory, improving to 1-1, while Livingstone fell to 2-1.
No. 19 Virginia Union 44, Winston-Salem State 34
Virginia Union's ground game once again stole the spotlight, powering the Panthers to a 44-34 win over Winston-Salem State behind a staggering 408 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Conference rushing leader Curtis Allen continued his sensational season, racking up 249 yards and four scores, strengthening his case as one of the league's top offensive players. Three of Allen's touchdowns came in the first half, helping Union build a commanding 30-14 lead at the break.
While the Panthers controlled the tempo early, Winston-Salem State's offense refused to go quietly. Quarterback Daylin Lee continued his standout sophomore campaign, throwing for 278 yards and three touchdowns while adding 48 yards and another score on the ground. Receiver Jahari Mitchell was Lee's go-to target, hauling in all three touchdown receptions and finishing with 151 yards through the air.
Offense defined the night, as both teams combined for 951 total yards in a back-and-forth battle. The Rams rallied with three second-half touchdowns from three different players to keep the game within reach, but Virginia Union's early dominance proved too much to overcome. With the win, the Panthers improved to 2-0 in conference play and look poised for another championship run, while Winston-Salem State fell to 1-2 in CIAA action.
Johnson C. Smith 31, Virginia State 20
Johnson C. Smith quarterback Kelvin Durham continued his impressive season, leading the Golden Bulls to a 31-20 victory over Virginia State. Durham carved up the Trojans' defense with 251 passing yards and four touchdowns, guiding a balanced offensive attack that kept JCSU in control for most of the afternoon. His efficiency through the air once again proved to be the difference, as the Golden Bulls capitalized on key scoring opportunities.
Virginia State managed to outgain Johnson C. Smith 422-381 -- the second time this season they've outproduced an opponent in a loss. Quarterback Rahsaan Matthews Jr. was dynamic, throwing for 259 yards and two touchdowns while adding 86 yards and a score on the ground. After trailing 17-7 early, Matthews connected with Brian Lane Jr. for a 12-yard touchdown before halftime to trim the deficit to three, but the Trojans couldn't carry that momentum into the second half.
Durham found Reginald Daniel and Isaiah Perry for second-half touchdowns to help JCSU pull away, while the Trojans managed one final touchdown in the fourth quarter that wasn't enough to spark a comeback. With the win, Johnson C. Smith climbed above.500 and now sits third in the CIAA standings at 2-1, while Virginia State dropped to 1-2 and into the bottom half of the conference.
CIAA WEEK FIVE TAKEAWAYS
* Fayetteville State and Virginia Union remain as the only undefeated teams in conference play
* Virginia Union's Curtis Allen, a top-10 rusher in the nation, powered the Panthers to another conference win and continues to fuel their championship push.
* Winston-Salem State, Bowie State, Shaw, and Virginia State all suffered losses to fall below.500 in conference play.
* High scoring continues to be the name of the game for CIAA football, as 7 squads eclipsed 30 points.
* The halfway point of the season has officially arrived and the conference is up for the taking.
WEEK FIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Quarterback - Christopher Perkins, Elizabeth City State
Christopher Perkins powered Elizabeth City State to its first win of the season, accounting for 84% of the team's 409 total yards in a 39-27 victory over Livingstone. The quarterback tallied 344 yards and five total touchdowns, highlighted by a 73-yard scoring run that gave the Vikings the lead for good before halftime.
Offensive Back - Curtis Allen, Virginia Union
Curtis Allen posted his second straight 200-yard rushing performance, carrying 34 times for 249 yards and four touchdowns. His dominant effort powered Virginia Union to a 44-34 road win over Winston-Salem State.
Receiver - Jahari Mitchell - Winston-Salem State
On October 4th against Virginia Union, Mitchell delivered a standout performance with five receptions for 152 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his big-play ability throughout the game. His highlight came on a 36-yard scoring grab, where he broke free from defenders and found the end zone with ease.
Offensive Lineman - Christian Solomon, Virginia Union
Myles Solomon anchored a dominant Virginia Union offensive line that paved the way for 551 yards of total offense in a 44-34 road win over Winston-Salem State. Behind his leadership, the Panthers controlled the trenches, piling up 408 rushing yards to stay perfect in conference play.
Defensive Lineman - Cameron Davis, Virginia State
Cameron Davis anchored the Virginia State defense with a standout performance that showcased his leadership, toughness, and relentless pursuit of the football. He stuffed the stat sheet with 13 tackles, including 1.5 for loss, a sack, and a forced fumble, setting the tone for a defensive unit that fought hard from start to finish.
Linebacker - Vincent Hill, Johnson C. Smith
Hill turned in a strong defensive performance, recording 10 total tackles, four solo and six assisted, while consistently disrupting the opposing offense. He also forced a fumble and added a tackle for loss, making his presence felt on multiple key plays throughout the game.
Defensive Back - Evan Powell, Winston-Salem State
On October 4th against Virginia Union, Powell led the defensive charge with 15 total tackles, including six solo and nine assisted stops. He consistently came up big in crucial moments, delivering key tackles that helped steady the defense throughout the game.
Special Teams - John Hernandez-Vargas, Fayetteville State
John Hernandez-Vargas was a standout on special teams in Fayetteville State's win over Bowie State on October 4, using his consistency and power in the kicking game to control field position and maintain momentum throughout the contest. He executed seven kickoffs for 414 total yards, averaging an impressive 59.1 yards per kick -- over five yards longer than Bowie State's average -- and was perfect on point-after attempts, going 5-for-5 to add crucial points to the scoreboard.
Rookie - Alexander Marsh, Shaw
Marsh efficiently led multiple scoring drives through the air, completing 13 of 20 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns. He also contributed on the ground with 14 rushing attempts for 64 yards, adding a dual-threat dimension to his performance.
Media Contact:
Anna M. Butzlaff
Associate Commissioner, Strategic Communications
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)
abutzlaff@theciaa.com
About the CIAA
Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first and longest running African American athletic conference in the U.S. and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, for both 2018 and 2019.
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Bethel Beats St. John's For First Time Since 2022
WACO, Texas, Oct. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Bethel Beats St. John's For First Time Since 2022
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It has been a little over three years since Bethel (Minn.) has beaten conference rival St. John's (Minn.), but that all changed this past Saturday. In a close game that was knotted up at 10 apiece after three quarters, Bethel's Taye Manns broke loose for a 23-yard touchdown run with six minutes left to go in the game to give the Royals a 17-10 win. The win vaulted Bethel into the top 10 to No. 8 in this week's AFCA Division
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WACO, Texas, Oct. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Bethel Beats St. John's For First Time Since 2022
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It has been a little over three years since Bethel (Minn.) has beaten conference rival St. John's (Minn.), but that all changed this past Saturday. In a close game that was knotted up at 10 apiece after three quarters, Bethel's Taye Manns broke loose for a 23-yard touchdown run with six minutes left to go in the game to give the Royals a 17-10 win. The win vaulted Bethel into the top 10 to No. 8 in this week's AFCA DivisionIII Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl, while the Johnnies dropped seven spots to No. 11.
North Central, Mount Union and Johns Hopkins all won big and remain in the top three spots. They are now followed by UW-La Crosse at No. 4, who had to use two overtimes to beat then-No. 10 UW-Whitewater, 23-20. The loss only dropped Whitewater two spots to No. 12. Salisbury moves up one to No. 5 after beating TCNJ, 55-10.
The AFCA poll might get another shakeup next week because of three top 25 matchups this coming weekend. First is No. 3 Johns Hopkins hosting No. 15 Carnegie Mellon while No. 6 UW-Platteville will travel to No. 17 UW-River Falls. The third and final matchup is a big one in the American Southwest Conference as No. 6 Hardin-Simmons plays host to No. 22 Mary Hardin-Baylor.
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1 North Central (51) 4-0 1275 1 D. No. 15 Wheaton, 35-0 Oct. 11 vs. Millikin
2 Mount Union 4-0 1224 2 D. Otterbein, 62-7 Oct. 11 at Wilmington
3 Johns Hopkins 4-0 1160 3 D. Dickinson, 55-10 Oct. 11 vs. No. 15 Carnegie Mellon
4 UW-La Crosse 3-0 1109 5 D. No. 10 UW-Whitewater, 23-20 2OT Oct. 11 vs. UW-Eau Claire
5 Salisbury 4-0 1021 6 D. TCNJ, 55-10 Oct. 11 vs. Kean
6 Hardin-Simmons 4-0 973 7 D. Howard Payne, 69-14 Oct. 11 vs. No. 22 Mary Hardin-Baylor
7 UW-Platteville 4-0 970 8 D. UW-Stevens Point, 52-0 Oct. 11 at No. 17 UW-River Falls
8 Bethel (Minn.) 4-0 950 11 D. No. 4 St. John's (Minn.), 17-10 Oct. 11 at Augsburg
9 Wartburg 5-0 880 9 D. Luther, 36-3 Oct. 11 vs. Dubuque
10 DePauw 5-0 754 13 D. Oberlin, 75-0 Oct. 18 vs. No. 18 John Carroll
11 St. John's (Minn.) 3-1 686 4 Lost to No. 11 Bethel (Minn.), 17-10 Oct. 11 vs. Macalester
12 UW-Whitewater 3-1 685 10 Lost to No. 5 UW-La Crosse, 23-20 2OT Oct. 11 at UW-Stevens Point
13 Trinity (Tex.) 4-0 655 14 D. Southwestern (Tex.), 65-14 Oct. 11 at Berry
14 UW-Oshkosh 3-1 643 17 D. No. 12 UW-River Falls, 21-17 Oct. 11 at UW-Stout
15 Carnegie Mellon 3-1 523 16 D. McDaniel, 56-7 Oct. 11 at No. 3 Johns Hopkins
16 Central (Iowa) 5-0 497 18 D. Loras, 45-27 Oct. 18 vs. Nebraska Wesleyan
17 UW-River Falls 3-1 448 12 Lost to No. 17 UW-Oshkosh, 21-17 Oct. 11 vs. No. 7 UW-Platteville
18 John Carroll 4-1 446 19 D. No. 25 Wabash, 31-28 Oct. 11 at Wittenberg
19 Cortland 4-1 318 20 D. Utica, 28-13 Oct. 18 vs. Alfred
20 Hope 4-1 242 23 D. Trine, 55-35 Oct. 18 vs. Kalamazoo
21 Christopher Newport 4-0 230 24 D. Rowan, 49-41 2OT Oct. 11 at Castleton
22 Mary Hardin-Baylor 2-2 207 22 D. East Texas Baptist, 42-28 Oct. 11 at No. 6 Hardin-Simmons
23 Muhlenberg 4-0 157 NR D. Ursinus, 39-36 Oct. 11 at Franklin & Marshall
24 Wheaton 2-2 143 15 Lost to No. 1 North Central, 35-0 Oct. 11 at Illinois Wesleyan
25 Randolph-Macon 4-1 69 NR D. Roanoke, 35-17 Oct. 11 vs. Averett
Dropped Out: Hampden-Sydney (21), Wabash (25)
Others Receiving Votes: Linfield, 48; Maryville, 43; Berry, 40; Hampden-Sydney, 22; Wabash, 22; Baldwin Wallace, 19; Alma, 17; Stevenson, 13; Lewis & Clark, 12; Adrian, 9; Washington (Mo.), 9; Western Connecticut, 9; Plymouth St., 8; U.S. Merchant Marine, 6; Cal Lutheran, 4; Ursinus, 4; UW-Stout, 4; Coe, 3; Southern Virginia, 3; Calvin, 2; Endicott, 2; Rensselaer, 2; Springfield, 2; Susquehanna, 2; UW-Eau Claire, 2; Ithaca, 1; UW-Stevens Point, 1; Wesleyan, 1.
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Original text here: https://www.afca.com/bethel-beats-st-johns-for-first-time-since-2022/
Bass Earns NAIA Offensive Player of the Week Honors With Record Book Type Week
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release:
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Bass Earns NAIA Offensive Player of the Week Honors With Record Book Type Week
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tre' Bass had a week for the Tigers' record book. Thirty points scored and five touchdowns tied the Campbellsville (Ky.) football program record, while his 316 all-purpose yards is second-most all-time.
The standout performance had Bass' stat sheet filled with impressive figures, including 17 carries for 201 yards, three touchdowns on the ground,
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release:
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Bass Earns NAIA Offensive Player of the Week Honors With Record Book Type Week
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tre' Bass had a week for the Tigers' record book. Thirty points scored and five touchdowns tied the Campbellsville (Ky.) football program record, while his 316 all-purpose yards is second-most all-time.
The standout performance had Bass' stat sheet filled with impressive figures, including 17 carries for 201 yards, three touchdowns on the ground,and a long gain of 55 yards.
Through the air, Bass had six receptions for 115 yards, adding two more touchdowns and a long of 48 yards.
Campbellsville will be back in action next week after it holds idle with a bye.
NAIA Football Players of the Week are announced on Monday afternoons at NAIA.org.
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Original text here: https://www.naia.org/sports/fball/2025-26/Releases/POTW-Off-5
