Wildcats Face Maroon Tigers in King Hardwood Classic

12/10/2018 2:54:00 PM

By: Chris Myers

Fort Valley State vs. Morehouse
Basketball Classic

CHICAGO, Ill. — In its second year, the King Hardwood Classic (KHC) is a matchup featuring Fort Valley State University and Morehouse College, as they meet on the hardwood etching their names in the registry of the King Hardwood Classic. The King Hardwood Classic will be produced at Chicago's basketball showplace, Wintrust Arena, on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. cst/4:00p.m. est. Now the Wildcats and Maroon Tigers get to write their first chapter in this SIAC showdown in Chicago.

This event is hosted by BCSG 360 and supported by the Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges of Chicago and United Negro College Fund.

This one game winner-take-all is more than bragging rights for players, coaches and the thousands of fans expected to attend. This conference game will help to prepare both teams in possibly securing trips to the SIAC championship, and even for the 2019 NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament.

The media is invited to cover the game. For live shots and appearances on newscasts and specialty shows or interview availability please arrange in advance with the Media Relations Director. For KHC media credentials please provide name, email, media affiliation and phone number to the media relations contact at: Media Relations - Prentiss Hill at (773) 726.3056 or prentiss@bcsg360.org

Who: Fort Valley State University Basketball Team, Fort Valley, GA
Morehouse College Basketball Team, Atlanta, GA
What: 2^nd Annual King Hardwood Classic – NCAA College Basketball event
When: January 19, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
Where: Wintrust Arena (200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616)
Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com

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