JCSU Heads to First CIAA Championship Since 1972

The Golden Bulls will now face two-time defending champion Virginia Union in the CIAA title game.

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Johnson C. Smith University staged a thrilling comeback to defeat rival Livingstone College 26-21 in the latest Commemorative Classic, securing its first trip to the CIAA Championship in more than 50 years.

The win gives the Golden Bulls a 9-1 record, the most victories in a single season in program history. The victory also served as redemption after Livingstone derailed JCSU’s championship hopes last year in Salisbury.

JCSU will now face two-time defending champion Virginia Union in the CIAA title game. Virginia Union handed the Golden Bulls their only loss of the season, a 28-10 defeat in their regular-season matchup.

Kickoff for the championship is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Durham County Memorial Stadium.

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