Mobley Leads Livingstone to CIAA Victory Over Rams

Blue Bears close regular season with 79-76 win against Winston-Salem State

Feb. 23, 2026 at 1:21am

Jeremiah Mobley scored 32 points to lead Livingstone's men's basketball team to a 79-76 CIAA victory over Winston-Salem State in the regular season finale. The Blue Bears built a 16-point halftime lead and held on despite a second-half rally by the Rams.

Why it matters

This win helps Livingstone secure the 5th seed in the upcoming CIAA Tournament, while Winston-Salem State finishes the regular season with a 7-18 record and 2-14 in conference play.

The details

Mobley had a standout performance, making 8 three-pointers and shooting 57% in the first half and 52% for the game. Jacob Hukins Jr. added 10 points and Jemez Herd scored 9 for Livingstone. The Blue Bears led by 16 at halftime but had to hold off a second-half surge by the Rams, who were led by Masaun Moore-Bryant's 19 points. Bryson Cowan, who began his high school career at West Rowan, had 4 points and 5 rebounds for Winston-Salem State.

  • Livingstone closed the regular season on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • The game was played at New Trent Gym in Salisbury, North Carolina.

The players

Jeremiah Mobley

The standout player for Livingstone, scoring 32 points and making 8 three-pointers in the game.

Jacob Hukins Jr.

Contributed 10 points for Livingstone in the win.

Masaun Moore-Bryant

Led Winston-Salem State with 19 points in the losing effort.

Bryson Cowan

Played for Winston-Salem State after beginning his high school career at West Rowan, finishing with 4 points and 5 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“Jeremiah Mobley was on fire tonight, hitting big shots to help us close out the regular season with a win.”

— Livingstone Head Coach

What’s next

Livingstone will be the 5th seed in the upcoming CIAA Tournament in Baltimore.

The takeaway

Livingstone's Jeremiah Mobley had a standout performance to lead his team to victory in the regular season finale, positioning the Blue Bears for a postseason run in the CIAA Tournament.