Atlanta University Center Teams Head to College Basketball Postseason

Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University Play in SIAC Tournament

By Carol Carter

Last Updated March 4, 2026

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Sign for Morehouse College surrounded by colorful autumn foliage and modern buildings in Atlanta, Georgia. — The Morehouse College basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the SIAC East Division.

Three Atlanta University basketball teams are poised to participate in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) postseason. Morehouse College is currently ranked No. 1 in the East Division; Clark Atlanta University men are ranked No. 2. Clark Atlanta women are currently ranked No. 2. The SIAC Tournament is set for March 4-7 at the Clayton County Convocation Center in Morrow, Ga. First round games will be played Feb. 28.

Colony Square will Screen March Madness

Four friends enjoying a sunny day outdoors, sitting on a checkered blanket with pizza boxes, surrounded by colorful umbrellas and chairs in Atlanta, Georgia. — Colony Square will screen some March Madness games in The Plaza this year. (Photo courtesy of Colony Square)

While Atlanta will not host any regional March Madness games this year, fans still can gather to watch the Madness with other college basketball fans. Colony Square will show select March Madness games on the LED screen in The Plaza March 17 through April 6.

Gas South Arena Hosting ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament

If you just love college basketball, no matter who is playing, the good news for you is that you can watch it live March 4-8 at Gas South Arena in Duluth. The Georgia Tech women will play in the tournament.

HOBNOB NEIGHBORHOOD TAVERN

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern has yummy plans for March Madness. From March 19 through April 6, HOBNOB will offer fans all-you-can-eat nachos for up to four people for $19.95; house lager pitchers for $16; and house lager drafts (pints) for $4. In addition, HOBNOB will hand out scratch-off cards during the tournament as a thanks to guests for watching the tourney with them. Every scratch off is a winner. Guests may not scratch off until April 7-May 31 and must do so in-house.

Stay tuned for more Atlanta restaurants that may offer March Madness specials. And note that Atlanta sports bars undoubtedly will show the games. Big Games Always on at Atlanta Sports Bars.

Looking Ahead

Mark your calendar for April 5-7, 2031. That is when the March Madness Final Four will play at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

For things to do anytime in Atlanta, keep an eye on our calendar of events because you don’t want to miss a thing.

Carol Carter was a founding staff member of Atlanta Business Chronicle where she later served as editor. She served as editor of seven magazines including a 150-year business history of Atlanta. She worked as a reporter for WXIA TV’s Noonday Show, has written for the New York Times and is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Carol is author of “Junior Dragster Dreams: How Sam Found His Own Ride,” a children’s book.

Originally Published March 6, 2025