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Bowie State Dominates Lincoln (PA) to End Regular Season
Lady Bulldogs finish with eight-game win streak, secure top seed in CIAA tournament
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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The Bowie State Lady Bulldogs capped off their impressive regular season with a dominant 90-44 victory over the Lincoln (PA) Lady Lions. Led by senior guard Mia Smith's season-high 31 points, Bowie State ended the regular season on an eight-game win streak and secured the number-one seed in the Northern division for the upcoming CIAA tournament.
Why it matters
Bowie State's dominant performance not only extends their winning streak, but also positions them as the top team in the Northern division heading into the CIAA tournament. This sets them up as a favorite to make a deep postseason run and potentially capture the conference championship.
The details
From the opening tip, Bowie State controlled the game, scoring the first 11 points and outscoring Lincoln 17-2 in the first five minutes. The Bulldogs' dominance in the paint, outpointing the Lions 44-14 in the restricted area, was a key factor in the lopsided victory. Mia Smith led all scorers with a season-high 31 points on 75% shooting, including 5-of-7 from three-point range.
- The Bowie State Lady Bulldogs ended the regular season on February 22, 2026.
The players
Mia Smith
A senior guard for the Bowie State Lady Bulldogs who led all scorers with a season-high 31 points on 75% shooting, including 5-of-7 from three-point range.
Afia Owusu-Mensah
The only other Bowie State player to score in double figures, contributing 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists.
What’s next
Bowie State will advance past the Quarterfinal round of the CIAA tournament, awaiting the winner of the opening-round matchup between Livingstone and Elizabeth City State.
The takeaway
Bowie State's dominant regular season performance, capped off by an impressive 90-44 victory over Lincoln (PA), positions them as the team to beat in the CIAA tournament. Their strong finish and top seed in the Northern division make them a favorite to capture the conference championship and potentially make a deep run in the NCAA tournament.
