2024 Chris Paul HBCU Challenge

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Eight HBCU Teams in 2024 Chris Paul HBCU Challenge



The Chris Paul HBCU Challenge is set to return for its fourth season this Fall. The series of games, featuring both Division I and Division II HBCU teams, will be held December 19-20 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

On December 19th. familiar SIAC rivals Kentucky State and Benedict will compete for the opportunity to challenge the winner between CIAA foes Lincoln University of Missouri in a pair of inter-conference matchups. Kentucky State will face off against SIAC opponent Benedict, whereas Lincoln University and Winston-Salem State, the champions of last year's Chris Paul's HBCU Tip-Off, will also play. The victorious teams from these games will then compete in the championship game

The Division I HBCUs selected will feature matchups between MEAC and SWAC teams. Norfolk State, a strong MEAC basketball team, will play against Alabama State. Grambling State, coming from a recent March Madness appearance, will compete against Delaware State. The matchups will then switch, with Norfolk State playing against Grambling and Delaware State facing Alabama State.