2013 MEAC/SWAC Challenge - Game Time & Events Announced
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Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Presented by Disney and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster. This year's match-up features Mississippi Valley State University against Florida A&M University.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. It will be televised nationally on ESPN with kickoff scheduled for 10:45 a.m. CT.
The MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney brings 'More Than A Game' with several additional events taking place, including a high school career seminar on August 29 at Evans High School.
On Saturday, August 31, fans will gather at a pep rally in Downtown Disney, followed by a parade and band showcase at Disney's Epcot.
The MEAC/SWAC Challenge will also honor legends from Historically Black College and Universities during the Legend's Reception at Disney's Contemporary Resort. Game day will jump start with Pre-Game Praise Service at Tinker Field and The Great Tailgate at McCracken Field.
Fans can also reserve discounted hotel rooms and order theme park tickets from Anthony Travel. For more information contact Anthony Travel at 888-632-6951 or anthonytravel.com/MEACSWAC.
It will mark the first game of the season for the Delta Devils and Rattlers. MVSU is coming off a 5-6 finish in 2012. Its best record since 2006.
The ninth annual game will be the third meeting between the two programs – last meeting in 1990 (FAMU won 28-13) and the first in 1987 (FAMU won 10-0). Florida A&M played in the 2007 MEAC/SWAC Challenge and was edged by Southern 33-27.
The MEAC leads the SWAC in the annual contest, 6-2. The Challenge began in Birmingham, Ala. in 2005 lasting three seasons before moving to Orlando in 2008.
2005 South Carolina State 27, Alabama State 14
2006 Hampton 27, Grambling State 27
2007 Southern 33, Florida A&M 27
2008 Hampton 17, Jackson State 13
2009 South Carolina State 34, Grambling State 31
2010 Southern 37, Delaware State 27
2011 Bethune-Cookman 63, Prairie View A&M 14
2012 Bethune-Cookman 38, Alabama State 28The MEAC/SWAC Challenge is owned and operated by ESPN Regional Television. For more information about the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, fans can follow the events via Facebook and Twitter or visit the official website at meacswacchallenge.com.