Recap courtsey of the CIAA

Baltimore, MD –  Guard NyAsia Blango poured in 21 points, including six points in the last 1:12 to lead No. 5 seed Elizabeth City State over No. 12 seed Saint Augustine's 59-55 in the first round of the CIAA Tournament at CFG Bank Arena on Tuesday.

The Vikings (17-10 overall) moved to the quarterfinals where No. 4 seed Bowie State awaits. They square off Thursday at 2 p.m.

Blango, who was named Food Lion Game MVP, added four assists for the Vikings, who trailed 30-27 at halftime. The Vikings were on fire in the third period, outscoring the Lady Falcons 20-7 for a 47-37 edge heading into the fourth period.

The Lady Falcons, led by All-CIAA player Lauren Banks, rallied back from a 10-point deficit and held a one-point lead twice late in the contest. Each time Blango responded with a driving layup to put the Vikings back on top. She later drilled two free throws with seven seconds remaining to give ECSU a three-point lead.

After a Banks free throw cut the Vikings' lead to two, Sirenna Pitts swished two from the charity stripe with three seconds left to clinch the game for ECSU.

Banks led the Lady Falcons with 17 points and Taniyah Greene added 14 for Saint Augustine's, which finished its season at 8-17 overall. Brown chipped in 10 points.