Supporters of the colleges in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association arrived in Baltimore showing off their school and sorority colors. Players showcased their talents on the court, and the fans showcased their undying support for their teams.

Each year, CIAA fans set new heights of pride. This year, fans took center stage by applauding electrifying performances by teams at CFG Bank Arena.

While there was no shortage of the golf shirts and oversize jerseys seen on fans at most sporting events, a lot of supporters displayed their fabulous fashion sense. The “Mister and Miss” from the historically Black colleges and universities were on hand to extend additional pageantry to the games.

If you’re the queen, you wear a tiara and sash. If you’re too cool for school, wear crazy sexy cool! Or represent your school by being on the cheer squad!

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Here are some of the looks of fans at the CIAA tournament.

Aniyah Ward and Jada Pierce are supporting Winston-Salem State University.
Aniyah Ward and Jada Pierce are supporting Winston-Salem State University. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Theodore Brown went to Elizabeth City State University, and wife Pam Brown attended Virginia Union University. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Mya Brown and Frank Bryan are student from ECSU (Elizabeth City State University).
Mya Brown and Frank Bryan are student as Elizabeth City State. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Claflin fans Missy and Josh Reddick (l) and Lakisha and Nykema Alexander brought their home made sign to support their team.
Missy and Josh Reddick (left) and Lakisha and Nykema Alexander brought their homemade signs to support Claflin University. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Baltimore’s Poet Taylor swings her pink hair. The CIAA is hair flipping FANtastic!
Baltimore’s Poet Taylor swings her pink hair. It's hair-flipping FANtastic! (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Max Jamison came dressed in heavy metal for the CIAA games.
Max Jamison came dressed in heavy metal for the CIAA games. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Leo the Lion is the CIAA mascot. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
90 year-old Grace Bryant wear the Delta Sigma Theta's colors, crimson and cream.
90-year-old Grace Bryant wears Delta Sigma Theta colors, crimson and cream. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
The Claflin University cheer squad from Orangeburg, SC.
The Claflin University cheer squad from Orangeburg, South Carolina. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Members of the Lincoln University band stop by the Baltimore Banner Photo Booth.
Members of the Lincoln University band stop by The Baltimore Banner Photo Booth. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Clyde Doughty Jr., president of the CIAA Athletic Directors Association, chairs the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Maryland Army National Guard: CPT. Sylvia Mercedes, CDT Alex Bui, Maj. Justin Rogers and SFC. John Kauffman.
Maryland Army National Guard: Capt. Sylvia Mercedes, Cadet Alex Bui, Maj. Justin Rogers and Sgt. 1st Class John Kauffman. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Jacqie McWilliams-Parker (right), the first woman to serve as commissioner of the CIAA, plays a game of high-five with Bobby Dandridge, a Norfolk State graduate who played 13 seasons in the NBA and was an All-Star with the Washington Bullets. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Tirrell Whittley is the CEO and founder of Liquid Soul in Baltimore.
Tirrell Whittley is the CEO and founder of Liquid Soul in Baltimore. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Brandon Best is a general manager at the CIAA.
Brandon Best is a general manager at the CIAA. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Macao Thomas, Down Bell and Kevin Felder are at the CIAA to Rep ECSU (Elizabeth City State University).
Macao Thomas, Down Bell and Kevin Felder are at the CIAA tournament to rep Elizabeth City State. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Morgan State’s Christina Royster is the owner of Big Media Agency in Baltimore. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Carolyn Lloyd at the Banner Photo Booth for CIAA fans struts her stuff.
Carolyn Lloyd struts her stuff at The Banner photo booth. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Britney Acuff takes a selfie at the photo booth. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Lincoln University women basketball team players (l to r) Maya Walker, Jaleesa Lanier and Kaziah Akinniyi.
Lincoln University women basketball team members (left to right) Maya Walker, Jaleesa Lanier and Kaziah Akinniyi. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
(L to r) Bagrielle Goldsmith, Janasia Brace and Jayla Woods are cheering on Calflin University of Orangeburg, SC.
(Left to right) Bagrielle Goldsmith, Janasia Brace and Jayla Woods are cheering on Claflin University. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Mister and Miss Claflin University, Khari Graham and India Rice. And Mister and Moss Elizabeth City State university Jared Bell and Jordan Thornton.
Mister and Miss Claflin University, Khari Graham and India Rice. And Mister and Miss Elizabeth City State University Jared Bell and Jordan Thornton. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Harry Stinson III is vice president of advancement and director of athletics at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Kevin Wallace is the owner of Collegiate Luxe in Baltimore.
Kevin Wallace is the owner of CollegiateLuxe in Baltimore. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Leslie Speight from Petersburg, VA, is a retired Side judge NFL official, and came to enjoy the enjoy the games.
Leslie Speight from Petersburg, Virginia, is a retired NFL official and a member of the CIAA Hall of Fame. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Whitney Houston fan Ronald Banks of Baltimore. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Mandrake Lewis of Raleigh, N.C.
Mandrake Lewis of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a fan of the CIAA. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)

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