2025 Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Only clear tote bags that do not exceed 12in x 6in x 12in or one-gallon plastic freezer bags will be allowed. In addition, small handheld clutch purses no larger than 4.5in x 6.5in will be permitted. Fans will also be able to carry other items into the venues, such as binoculars, blankets, cameras and smartphones.
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Volunteers Needed!
Visit Tuscaloosa and Stillman College are proud to welcome the HBCUAC 2025 Hope Credit Union Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship to Tuscaloosa, AL from February 25 to March 2, 2025. All games will be played in Birthright Alumni Hall, located on the campus of Stillman College, and streamed on HBCU+.
Volunteers will receive a free HBCUAC t-shirt upon arrival that must be worn onsite, access to catered food, and non-alcoholic beverages during their shift(s).
For a full list of shifts and positions available, and to sign up, please visit https://visittuscaloosa.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=93868 or scan the QR Code.
Questions? Contact Alicia Richards, Event & Partnership Services Manager, at (205) 861-3414 or [email protected].
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Cheer/Dance Showcase – Friday, February 28, 2025
The inaugural HBCUAC Cheer & Dance Showcase will take place Friday, February 28!
Each team will perform a three-minute routine during halftime of their scheduled game (listed below).
The showcase will be aired live on HBCUACTV and on HBCUAC Instagram. Fans can vote for their favorite performance via HBCUAC IG polls, which will be posted Friday after the last performance.
Halftime – Inaugural Cheer & Dance Showcase Segment #1
- Dillard University Cheer Devils
- Fisk University Cheerleaders
Halftime – Inaugural Cheer & Dance Showcase Segment #2
- Philander Smith University Panther Dolls
- Voorhees University Cheerleaders
Halftime – Inaugural Cheer & Dance Showcase Segment #3
- Talladega College Cheerleaders
- Stillman College Cheerleaders
Halftime – Inaugural Cheer & Dance Showcase Segment #4
- Talladega College – Dega Dance Team
- Stillman College – Tiger Mafia
Host Information
Location
Birthright Hall at Stillman College
Visit Tuscaloosa!
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Only clear tote bags that do not exceed 12in x 6in x 12in or one-gallon plastic freezer bags will be allowed. In addition, small handheld clutch purses no larger than 4.5in x 6.5in will be permitted. Fans will also be able to carry other items into the venues, such as binoculars, blankets, cameras and smartphones.
Hotel Information
Hotels offering the HBCUAC Championship Rates shown below:
Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
$68/night + taxes/fees, Double Queens and King suites available, booking link below.
631 Skyland Blvd East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(334) 352-3660
La Quinta Inn & Suites
$120/night + taxes/fees, Double Queens and King suites available (ADA Compliant rooms available), booking link below.
3920 McFarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 303-2005
Towneplace Suites Tuscaloosa
$99/night + taxes/fees, studio w/2 queens or 1 king and sofa bed, booking link below.
Last Day to Book : Thursday, February 13, 2025.
2816 McFarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 462-8800
Courtyard Tuscaloosa
$119/night + taxes/fees, (15) doubles available.
Last Day to Book: Monday, February 3, 2025.
4115 Courtney Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 750-8384
Call (205) 750-8384 to book your room at Courtyard Tuscaloosa
Fairfield Inn Tuscaloosa
$109/night + taxes/fees, (15) doubles available.
Last Day to Book: Monday, February 3, 2025.
4101 Courtney Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 366-0900
Call (205) 366-0900 to book your room at Fairfield Inn Tuscaloosa
Courtyard by Marriott Northport
$149/night + taxes/fees, (25) King guest rooms available.
Last Day to Book: Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
700 Bridge Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 526-4714
Country Inn & Suites (Tuscaloosa)
$75/night + taxes/fees, King and Queen guest rooms and suites available.
4801 McFarland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 462-7823
Book a room at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tuscaloosa, AL
Homewood Suites Tuscaloosa Downtown
$159/night + taxes/fees, (10) Kings available.
Last Day to Book: Monday, February 3, 2025.
2451 Jack Warner Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 349-2727
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