2025 MEAC Basketball Tournament
2025 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
MEAC tournament tickets will be digital - no physical tickets. Patrons must download their game tickets to their smartphone's wallet app. Visit our Mobile Ticket Guide for more information and instructions.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025 -- QUARTERFINALS
Game 1 (W): No. 1 Norfolk State vs. No. 8 South Carolina State | 12:00 p.m.
Game 2 (W): No. 2 Howard vs. No. 7 Delaware State | 2:00 p.m. *
Game 3 (M): No. 1 Norfolk State vs. No. 8 Maryland Eastern Shore | 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (M): No. 2 South Carolina State vs. No. 7 Coppin State | 8:00 p.m. *
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025 -- QUARTERFINALS
Game 5 (W): No. 4 Coppin State vs. No. 5 North Carolina Central | 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (W): No. 3 Maryland Eastern Shore vs. No. 6 Morgan State | 2:00 p.m. *
Game 7 (M): No. 4 Howard vs. No. 5 Morgan State | 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (M): No. 3 Delaware State vs. No. 6 North Carolina Central | 8:00 p.m. *
FRIDAY, MARCH 14. 2025 -- SEMIFINALS
Game 9 (W): No. 1 Norfolk State vs. No. 4 Coppin State | 12:00 p.m.
Game 10 (W): No. 2 Howard vs. No. 3 Maryland Eastern Shore | 2:00 p.m. *
Game 11 (M): No. 1 Norfolk State vs. No. 5 Morgan State | 6:00 p.m.
Game 12 (M): No. 2 South Carolina State vs. No. 6 North Carolina Central | 8:00 p.m. *
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 -- CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
Game 13 (M): No. 1 Norfolk State vs. No. 2 South Carolina State | 1:00 p.m.
Game 14 (W): No. 1 Norfolk State vs. No. 2 Howard | 4:00 p.m. ^
*Start time is approximate; games will start 30 minutes after the conclusion of the previous game. The women's championship game will start roughly one hour following the conclusion of the men's championship game.
MEAC FAN FEST
Friday, March 14
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 15
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Live music, food trucks, vendors, activations, giveaways, and more powered by the RnB Block Party. This event is free and open to the public on Scope Plaza. All ages are welcome.
About the MEAC Basketball Tournament:
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) enters its 54th year of intercollegiate competition with the 2024-25 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. The Norfolk State Spartans and the Howard Bison won the 2023 women’s and men’s titles, respectively and received bids to the NCAA Tournament.