February 19th 2025.
Exciting news for all basketball fans! The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced that their upcoming tournament will be held in Atlanta for the very first time. The tournament, which is scheduled for March 4-8, will take place at Morehouse College's Forbes Arena, the home court for several conference schools. And let me tell you, the Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority is thrilled to welcome these games and all the associated events to their city.
In fact, we are just two weeks away from the start of the highly anticipated @TheSIAC Basketball Championship. The buzz and excitement around this event are already palpable, with fans eagerly waiting to see who will come out on top. SIAC Commissioner Anthony Holloman expressed his pride and excitement about the tournament, stating that the conference was established back in 1913 during a meeting at Morehouse College to protect intercollegiate athletes among Black colleges. For Atlanta to host this conference in 2025 is truly a full-circle moment, celebrating over 112 years of history supporting and celebrating Black athletes.
The NCAA Division II conference tournament will feature 15 Historically Black Colleges and Universities from seven states, including Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Albany State University, and Tuskegee University. This is a major event, not just for the participating schools, but also for the city of Atlanta. Kerry Stewart, the executive director of The Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority, expressed their excitement and hopes that the conference will return in the future. Hosting the SIAC Tournament is a huge win for Atlanta, and it's yet another opportunity for the city to showcase its leadership in hosting major sports events.
But wait, there's more! The tournament week will also feature a variety of cultural events that fans can attend. On Tuesday, March 4, there will be the SIAC Cares event at the Thomas Cole Exhibition Hall at Clark Atlanta University, followed by Cigars & Conversations at Fellaship, located at 110 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. Then on Thursday, March 6, the HBCU ATL Fest will take place at the Clark Atlanta University Trevor Arnett Quad, alongside the exciting Night Parties at Suite Lounge. This is just a taste of what's to come, as the rest of the week will be filled with more exciting events, including the Game ChangeHER Brunch, the HBCU ATL Fest, and the HBCU Pardi Gras at Forbes Arena.
If you're interested in attending the games or any of the cultural events, be sure to visit www.siacatl.com or www.thesiac.com for more information. And in case you missed it, check out the recent collaboration between Tristan Walker and HBCU Collegiate Sports. It's an exciting time for sports and culture in Atlanta, so don't miss out on all the action! See you there!
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