The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) basketball tournament 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.
Women’s Bracket
2025 MEAC Women’s Basketball Tournament Bracket
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025 — QUARTERFINALS
Game 1 (W): No. 1 Seed vs. No. 8 Seed | 12:00 p.m.
Game 2 (W): No. 2 Seed vs. No. 7 Seed | 2:00 p.m. *
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025 — QUARTERFINALS
Game 5 (W): No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed | 12:00 p.m.
Game 6 (W): No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed | 2:00 p.m. *
FRIDAY, MARCH 14. 2025 — SEMIFINALS
Game 9 (W): Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 5 | 12:00 p.m.
Game 10 (W): Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 6 | 2:00 p.m. *
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 — CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Game 14 (W): Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 10 | 4:00 p.m. | ESPNews
*start time approximate; game will start 30 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.
Men’s Bracket
2025 MEAC Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025 — QUARTERFINALS
Game 3 (M): No. 1 Seed vs. No. 8 Seed | 6:00 p.m.
Game 4 (M): No. 2 Seed vs. No. 7 Seed | 8:00 p.m. *
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025 — QUARTERFINALS
Game 7 (M): No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed | 6:00 p.m.
Game 8 (M): No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed | 8:00 p.m. *
FRIDAY, MARCH 14. 2025 — SEMIFINALS
Game 11 (M): Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 7 | 6:00 p.m.
Game 12 (M): Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 8 | 8:00 p.m. *
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 — CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
Game 13 (M): Winner Game 11 vs. Winner Game 12 | 1:00 p.m. | ESPN2
*start time approximate; game will start 30 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.
Schedule of Events
TUESDAY, MARCH 11 TIP-OFF TUESDAY
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. READ WITH MEAC CELEBRATION***
In partnership with Norfolk Public Schools
TBD – Norfolk, Virginia
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. MEAC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AWARDS***
Featuring MEAC Men’s & Women’s Basketball Teams
Chrysler Hall – Norfolk, Virginia
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 COMMUNITY NIGHT
*25% off ticket for Norfolk Public Schools Employees (with valid ID), Youth 18 and under, City of Norfolk Residents (with valid ID)
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. COLLEGE FAIR***
In partnership with Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk Scope Exhibition Hall – Norfolk, Virginia
THURSDAY, MARCH 13 BADGE OF HONOR NIGHT
*25% off for City of Norfolk Employees, Police, Fire, Port Authority, Shipyard Employees, active & non-active military, including ROTC
(with valid ID)
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. HALL OF FAME BRUNCH
Norfolk Waterside Marriott – Norfolk, Virginia
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. MAYOR/CCEO’S RECEPTION (hosted by VisitNorfolk)***
Granby Theater – Norfolk, Virginia
FRIDAY, MARCH 14 MEAC NATION HOMECOMING (Alumni/Greek Night)
*25% off ticket for evening session games for wearing Greek or MEAC Institutional Apparel
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. DR. DENNIS E. THOMAS STUDENT LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM***
Norfolk Waterside Marriott – Norfolk, Virginia
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. MEAC FAN FEST POWERED BY THE RnB Block Party
Norfolk Scope Plaza – Norfolk, Virginia
9:00 p.m. – until THE LEGENDS OF LAUGHTER COMEDY SHOW
Chrysler Hall – Norfolk, Virginia
10:00 p.m. – until THE OFFICIAL MEAC NATION AFTER PARTY
Norfolk Waterside Marriott – Norfolk, Virginia
10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. “Hey Ma” Presented by the MEAC
Chicho’s Backstage – Norfolk, Virginia
SATURDAY, MARCH 15 CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY
*25% off with a single game ticket stub from any previous session
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. DR. DENNIS E. THOMAS STUDENT LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM***
Norfolk Waterside Marriott – Norfolk, Virginia
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MEAC FAN FEST POWERED BY THE RnB Block Party
Norfolk Scope Plaza – Norfolk, Virginia
4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. THE OFFICIAL MEAC CHAMPIONSHIP DAY PARTY
Sheraton Waterside – Norfolk, Virginia
6:00 p.m. & 9:15 p.m. THE LEGENDS SERIES WITH BIG DADDY KANE
Brothers Restaurant – Norfolk, Virginia
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. MEAC CHAMPIONSHIP RnB Block Party
Norfolk Scope Plaza – Norfolk, Virginia
SUNDAY, MARCH 16 THE FINAL BUZZER
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. MEAC HOMECOMING BRUNCH
Brothers Restaurant – Norfolk, Virginia
***Invitational Only
*All discounted tickets must be purchased at the Norfolk Scope Box Office. Priced value at 25% discount excluding Norfolk Scope Box Office Fee.
