NORFOLK, Va., March 4, 2024 – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is set to tip off a dynamic lineup of 17 conference-led events in conjunction with its Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, taking place from March 13-16 at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Running from Monday, March 11, to Saturday, March 16, the slate of events promises to provide an exciting experience for MEAC students, families, and alumni.

In its 12th year in Norfolk, Virginia, the MEAC Basketball Tournament extends beyond the court, offering a diverse range of activities strategically located throughout the city. These events include youth initiatives, student development opportunities, engaging fun activities, and a special screening of Spike Lee’s classic 1988 film School Daze.

“We take pride not only in how we celebrate and lift up the achievements of our student-athletes, but also the communities we cultivate,” said MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills. “The activities we’ve launched around this year’s basketball tournament provide more opportunities for MEAC fans to unite as one MEAC Nation while we crown our men’s and women’s basketball champions.”

Specific programs are exclusive by invitation, offering unique experiences for select attendees, while most of events are open to the public. Fans are encouraged to seize the opportunity to witness the basketball action by taking advantage of tournament e-ticket books for all games, available at the Ticketmaster outlets and the Norfolk Scope Box Office.

For more information on the MEAC Division I Basketball Tournament and the accompanying events, please visit www.MEAChoops.com.

Schedule of Events

Monday, March 11

• MEAC Basketball Youth Clinic - 5:00PM – 7:00PM ET (By Invitation Only)
  • Location: Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
  • Featuring MEAC Men’s & Women’s Head Basketball Coaches

Tuesday, March 12

• Read With MEAC Celebration - 9:00AM – 10:30AM ET (By Invitation Only)
  • Location: Camp Allen Elementary School
  • In partnership with Norfolk Public Schools
• MEAC Basketball Tournament Awards - 5:00PM – 6:30PM ET (By Invitation Only)
  • Location: Chrysler Hall
  • Featuring MEAC Men’s & Women’s Basketball Teams

Wednesday, March 13

• College Fair - 10:00AM – 12:30PM ET (By Invitation Only)
  • Location: Norfolk Scope Exhibition Hall
  • In partnership with Norfolk Public Schools
• MEAC Esports Tournament – 1:00PM – 8:00PM ET
  • Location: Scope Arena (Exhibition Hallway)
  • Free with ticket to MEAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament
    • *10% off tickets for Norfolk Public School employees/students (with valid ID) & families or Faith Based Organizations of four (4) or more

Thursday, March 14

• Hall of Fame Brunch – 10:00AM – 12:00PM ET
  • Location: Norfolk Waterside Marriott
• MEAC Esports Tournament – 12:00PM – 5:00PM ET
  • Location: Scope Arena (Exhibition Hallway)
  • Free with ticket to MEAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament
    • 10% tickets for City of Norfolk Employees, Police, Fire, Port Authority, Shipyard Employees, Hotel Employees & active & non-active military, including ROTC (with valid ID)

Friday, March 15

• Dr. Dennis E. Thomas Student Leadership Symposium - 8:00AM – 2:00PM ET (By Invitation Only)
  • Location: Norfolk Waterside Marriott
• The Official MEAC Nation After Party – 10:00PM – until
  • Location: Norfolk Waterside Marriott
• “Hey Ma” Presented by the MEAC – 10:00PM – 2:00AM ET
  • Location: Chico’s Backstage
    • 10% off tickets for evening session games for wearing Greek or MEAC Institutional Apparel

Saturday, March 16

• Dr. Dennis E. Thomas Student Leadership Symposium - 9:00AM – 12:00PM ET (By Invitation Only)
  • Location: Norfolk Waterside Marriott
• MEAC Fan Fest Powered by the RnB Block Party – 9:00AM – 1:00PM ET
  • Location: Norfolk Scope Arena Plaza
• The Official MEAC Championship Day Party – 4:00PM – 9:00PM ET
  • Location: Sheraton Norfolk Waterside
• School Daze Movie Screening/Q&A With Select Cast – 6:00PM – 9:30PM ET
  • Location: Norfolk Waterside Marriott
  • Donation accepted HERE.
• The Official MEAC Championship Concert – 7:00PM ET
  • Location: Chrysler Hall
  • Featuring The Lox and Kid Capri
  • Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com

To learn about the MEAC and stay up to date on conference play and initiatives like these, visit MEACsports.com and follow along with the MEAC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is in its 53rd year of intercollegiate competition with the 2023-24 academic school year. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of eight outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State University.