Road to Salem: Bowie State and Fayetteville State Punch Ticket to 2018 CIAA Football Championship

SALEM, Virginia – The 2018 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Football Championship is set to include the Northern Division Champion Bulldogs of Bowie State University and the Southern Division Champion Broncos of Fayetteville State University, upon the completion of regular season play today. The CIAA Football Championship will kick off at 1:00 PM ET at Salem Stadium in Salem, Virginia on Saturday, November 10. Tickets may be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.
 
The Southern Division title was secured by the Broncos on October 27th. Fayetteville State defeated Livingstone College 45-7 while division rival Winston-Salem State University was knocked out of contention by Shaw University, 21-26. The Broncos awaited their opponent until the final day of CIAA football regular season play on November 3rd. With their 49-7 victory over Elizabeth City State University, the Bulldogs secured their advancement to the conference championship game. Both the Broncos and Bulldogs finished the regular season 5-1 in conference play and 4-1 in their respective divisions.
 
CIAA Northern and Southern Division winners are determined by the highest percentage of conference games won based on the six-game required schedule.
 
Fayetteville State will appear in the championship game for the second consecutive season after being defeated last year by the Trojans of Virginia State University, 42-19. Bowie State last appeared in the championship in 2016 when they were too defeated by their opponent, Winston-Salem State, 43-33. Fayetteville State’s last conference football title was earned in 2009. Bowie State seeks their first recognized conference football trophy, after their 1989 championship title was vacated due to the participation of an ineligible player.
 
Before the on-field action begins between the Broncos and Bulldogs, fans are invited to tailgate and attend the free, family-friendly Fan Zone from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET. This year’s Fan Zone will include contests, prizes and giveaways, activities, drumline and cheer squads, plus final judging for the Food Lion/Coca-Cola Tailgate Cook-Off. Fans are also encouraged to begin tailgating festivities at 9:00 am. All parking is free.
 
Tickets for this annual competition between the CIAA’s best football teams are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. Advanced tickets are available at $25 for reserved seating and $15 for general admission. Tickets bought on game day will be priced at $35 for reserved seating and $25 for general admission. Bring 5 non-perishable food items for a Food Lion Canned Food Drive to receive $5 off on-site admission.

Special rates for students with school IDs and youth will be available on game day for $10. Free admission is available for children ages 7 and under.
 
For more information about the 2018 CIAA Football Championship, including hotel options, please visit TheCIAA.com.

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