Urban League to Host 3rd Annual HBCU Basketball Classic and Streamed on HBCU+

The Austin Area Urban League (Austin, TX) is hosting the 3rd annual HBCU Basketball Classic on November 8th and 9th at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. This year’s HBCU Basketball Classic has partnered with HBCU+ to stream the event on its platform. Highlights of this year’s classic include the Conference Challenge and the Battle of the Border.

In the Conference Challenge, teams from the Red River Athletic Conference will face off in a fierce battle on the court. HBCUs Huston-Tillotson University Men & Women, Jarvis Christian University, and Paul Quinn College will go against the newly added HBCU Athletic Conference teams, including Wiley University and Philander Smith University.

For the Battle of the Border, Paul Quinn College and Langston University will face off in a battle fueling their long-lived rivalry. In addition to the basketball classic, the Austin Area Urban League will also be hosting a college and career fair for students, providing them with both educational and professional opportunities and resources. Per a press release, this event is “more than just a game—it’s a celebration of community, culture, and the incredible potential of HBCU students!” Special Initiatives Manager at the Austin Area Urban League, Mario Davis, released a statement on the event and its partnership with HBCU+.

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