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The CIAA Tournament is as much about the parties as it is about the hard court.

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For many of the visitors strolling through downtown Charlotte Saturday, the CIAA Tournament is much more than a basketball tournament. It’s a family reunion.
Food Network stars Patrick and Gina Neely were in Charlotte for events tied to the CIAA Tournament Saturday, sharing tips for making food a bigger and better part of life.

The CIAA Tournament is as much about the parties as it is about the hard court, as thousands of alumni from historically black colleges and universities gather for an informal reunion. Here are a few of the most anticipated events going on this weekend.

For the second year the Charlotte Black Film Festival (CBFF) will screen three days of independent films that express the African American experience.

Lots of shots from Saturday's CIAA play, plus links to on-court action from earlier in the tournament in Charlotte.

Lots of shots from Saturday's CIAA play, plus links to on-court action from earlier in the tournament in Charlotte.

Women's CIAA action 03.02.12
JCSU 03.01.12
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The Winston-Salem State Rams reign over the CIAA again. Stephon Platt had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Justin Glover added 15 points to help the Rams claim a 62-51 CIAA men’s basketball tournament title Saturday night at Time Warner Cable Arena.

Elizabeth City State is rolling into the CIAA championship game on a hot streak.

There will be no Shaw sweep at the CIAA tournament. The Bears were upset 51-48 Friday night by No. 3 seed Winston-Salem State in the men's semifinal game, ending Shaw's 21-game win streak.