ASPiRE to Broadcast Atlanta University Center Homecoming Takeover
ATLANTA – ASPiRE will showcase two Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) football games in conjunction with the Atlanta University Center (AUC) “Homecoming Takeover” on Saturday, October 24.
The ASPiRE broadcast will feature Clark Atlanta vs. Albany State at CAU Panther Stadium along with Morehouse taking on Benedict at B.T. Harvey Stadium. Kickoff for both games is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. (ET). Calling the action will be James Verrett and Eric Tabor while Rashan Ali will be handling sideline and tailgating reporting duties.
The broadcast will allow fans the opportunity to not only track two thrilling games, but be a part of the homecoming experience and festivities.
SIAC Commissioner Gregory Moore stated, “This unique ASPiRE broadcast will not only provide a platform to showcase our outstanding student-athletes from four outstanding SIAC institutions, but the AUC “Homecoming Takeover” will also provide fans with a glimpse of some homecoming pageantry and festivities which is expected to attract over 30,000 students, alumni and fans to the AUC on Saturday.”
Clark Atlanta won its first game of the season with a 24-3 win over Benedict last week as it heads into Saturday against Albany State who has won its last two games. Morehouse will try to snap a two-game losing streak against Benedict and claim its second SIAC divisional win on Saturday.
About the SIAC:
The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and includes fifteen member institutions (Albany State University, Benedict College, Central State University, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Paine College, Spring Hill College, Stillman College, and Tuskegee University). The SIAC sponsors six women's sports and seven men's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. Last year 388,787 fans attended SIAC football games as the SIAC once again led NCAA Division II in average football attendance.
About ASPiRE:
ASPiRE offers viewers compelling content that showcases the aspirational African American images, authentic stories and achievable lifestyles our audience craves. ASPiRE celebrates the African American experience. It’s a channel that creates opportunity for new voices, new vision and the next generation of ground-breakers and game-changers. The network launched June 27, 2012 to millions of customers on Comcast’s digital basic tier with additional distribution to be announced. ASPiRE’s principal owner is Magic Johnson Enterprises. The network’s Chairman and CEO is Earvin “Magic” Johnson.