Clark Atlanta University had a fantastic two-game showing at the 2025 Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic, held at Gateway Arena in Atlanta, GA. For their opening matchup on Thursday, Clark Atlanta faced Lincoln University (PA), a strong team representing the CIAA conference.
In a thrilling game marked by 12 lead changes, Clark Atlanta trailed by two points at halftime. Nevertheless, the Panthers displayed remarkable composure and resilience in the second half. The Panthers secured a 74-66 victory. Jadyn Shider emerged as the standout player of the game. He earned Player of the Game honors with a dominant double-double: 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 steals.
Clark Atlanta Edges Fayetteville State in Thrilling Chris Paul HBCU Classic
On Friday, Clark Atlanta faced another formidable CIAA opponent, Fayetteville State University, led by former Bluefield State Head Coach Devin Hoehn. The first half ended in a deadlock, with the teams tied at 35 apiece. From there, a back-and-forth battle unfolded in the second half. The game was full of tension and dramatic moments…