2016 MEAC Basketball Tournament
2016 MEAC Basketball Tournament
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DateMar 7 - 12 2016
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VenueScope Arena
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Ticket Prices$11.50 - $36.50 plus tax and applicable fees
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On SaleOn Sale Now
2016 MEAC Basketball Tournament
Know Before You Go
Mobile Tickets
SevenVenues utilizes mobile tickets for all eligible shows. With mobile entry, patrons can only access their tickets on their phones via the Ticketmaster app or mobile wallet. For the continued safety of our customers, patrons can no longer utilize Ticketmaster.com to scan into a performance.
Visit our Box Office page for information on mobile ticketing or instructions on downloading a mobile ticket.
Parking
There are more than 3,500 parking spaces available to patrons of Scope Arena and Chrysler Hall. However, during large or multiple events, the Scope Garage fills quickly, so arriving at least an hour early is recommended.
In the event the parking garage reaches capacity, the following options are available to patrons:
| Parking Facility | Walking Distance | Special Event Rate* |
| Scope Garage | 1 min. | $10.00 |
| Bank St. Garage | 5 min. | $10.00 |
| Brambleton Lot | 8 min. | $10.00 |
| MacArthur Center (N Garage) | 10 min. | $2.00** |
| St. Pauls Lot | 12 min. | $10.00 |
| York Street Garage | 10 min. | $10.00 |
*Special event parking rates vary depending on the event.
**Entry to the MacArthur Center North garage after 6 p.m. is $2.00. Before 6 p.m., the special event rate is $10.00
For information on accessible parking and additional transportation options, refer to our Directions & Parking page.
Security
To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment, all patrons are subject to metal detector screening and physical and/or physical inspection of their person and belongings. Failure to consent to an inspection will result in the denial of entry.
Suspicious activity, disruptive patrons, and guest-related problems should be reported to an usher or police officer immediately. SevenVenues reserves the right to ask any individual to leave if his or her behavior is deemed disruptive.
For more information on security measures, visit our Venue Policies page.
Event Details
Ticket books are on sale now for the 2016 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament. This year’s tournament gets underway March 7-12 at the Norfolk (Va.) Scope Arena.
We hope that fans will take advantage of this opportunity to get their ticket books early and prepare to enjoy the great atmosphere of Division I college basketball, the ancillary events and the wonderful City of Norfolk,” said Dennis Thomas, MEAC Commissioner.
“Beginning the sale for the annual men’s and women’s basketball tournament is an exciting time for our conference and member institutions. There’s no better place for fans to get a first-hand opportunity to support their favorite teams as they compete for the basketball championship and a chance to go to the Big Dance.”
Each ticket book provides entrance for one (1) person to attend all 23 men’s and women’s games including the championship finals on Saturday, March 12 beginning with the men’s game at 1 p.m. and the women’s title game at 4 p.m.
About the MEAC Tournament
The MEAC Basketball Tournament is a single elimination championship playoff that involves Division I historically black colleges and universities located across the Atlantic coastline: Bethune-Cookman, Coppin State, Delaware State, Florida A&M, Hampton, Howard, Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State, Norfolk State, North Carolina A&T State, North Carolina Central, Savannah State, and South Carolina State.
The tournament games are played at the Norfolk Scope Arena in Virginia. Both the men’s and women’s champion will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Tournament. The Savannah State Tigers and the Hampton Pirates earned the 2015 title and received the bid to the NCAA Tournament.