HBCU League Pass+ To Carry 2023 Hope Credit Union Title Games Today

The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship series will come to a conclusion today live on HBCU League Pass+. The tournament has already held 12 contests involving 16 teams, starting earlier this week on Thursday February 23rd. Today’s final will be held on the campus of Tougaloo College, a GCAC member school in Jackson, Mississippi.

On the men’s side it’s the Philander Smith College Panthers, and the host Tougaloo College Bulldogs. A title on the line, and one crowned tonight. Philander Smith College led by NBA great and head coach Todd Day Sr. The Bulldogs of Tougaloo directed along the sideline by Eric Strothers. Two great coaches, and the staff with them are effective as well. 

GULF COAST TOURNAMENT BROADCAST INFO:

Gulf Coast Athletic Conference 2023 Tournament
Philander Smith Panthers @ Tougaloo Bulldogs
Date: February 26th | Time: 5pm CST
Location: Tougaloo College – Jackson, Mississippi
TV: HBCU League Pass+ | Radio: Unavailable
Announcers: Gabriel Schray, Corey Hodges

Taking a look back at the bracket and how we got to this point, it was quite the show for both of these programs all four days here at the tournament. Philander first dispatched the Oakwood Ambassadors, 60-41, then overcame Fisk yesterday in the early window, 79-72. The Panthers were able to get both of their basketball programs into the title games here this afternoon. Which is just incredible. 

The Dawgs with a bigtime win and a showing against SUNO in the opening round. Last night they needed to beat a team who had already pulled off one big win, and it was a tight one, as the Bulldogs stormed from behind and secured the victory against Wiley College, 75-69. 

GULF COAST TOURNAMENT BROADCAST INFO:

Gulf Coast Athletic Conference 2023 Tournament
Philander Smith Panthers vs Rust Bearcats
Date: February 26th | Time: 2pm CST
Location: Tougaloo College – Jackson, Mississippi
TV: HBCU League Pass+ | Radio: Unavailable
Announcers: Corey Hodges, Gabriel Schray

Tickets for the tournament are available now via the Hank Aaron Sports Academy ticketing page, and additional updates about the 2023 Hope Credit Union Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship will be made available at gcaconf.com Tournament Central.

The GCAC tournament has become a highly anticipated event, with top men’s and women’s basketball players from the conference expected to battle for bragging rights and showcase their talent on a national stage. Jackson, Mississippi, where the tournament will take place, is ideally located, with Tougaloo’s men’s team looking to defend their 2022 title while Rust College’s women make the short trip down I-55 from Holly Springs, Mississippi, in search of back-to-back titles.

A few key scores by @TCAthletics down the stretch on #HBCULPP tonight. They'll play in the Championship Game tomorrow on @HBCU_Plus 👀🏀 @GCACSports #Basketball #GCAC #GCACRising #Mississippi #TV pic.twitter.com/lzIYHQChKj

— Gabriel Schray (@schrayguy) February 26, 2023

The tournament, which has been held at Tougaloo College in Jackson, is expected to have had a significant economic impact on the city. The city of Jackson is excited to be the site of this year’s Gulf Coast Athletic Conference basketball tournament, Mayor Chokwe Lumumba said in a release. Hank Aaron Sports submitted and won the bid to host the seven schools (women and men) for the 2023 championship.

The GCAC is celebrating its 40th year as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The GCAC is one of only five conferences comprised of members representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States. The GCAC membership includes Dillard University (LA), Fisk University (TN), Oakwood University (AL), Philander Smith College (AR), Rust College (MS), Southern University at New Orleans (LA), Tougaloo College (MS), and Wiley College (TX).

Tickets for this year’s tournament are available now via the Hank Aaron Sports Academy ticketing page.