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Charlotte hosts CIAA championship games Saturday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association or CIAA is the oldest African-American athletic conference.

This is the 10th year the CIAA tournament has been held in Charlotte.

In 2014, the association contributed nearly $50 million in economic impact.

The following CIAA events will be held Saturday, Feb. 28:

  • McDonald's Super Saturday at Time Warner Cable Arena: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • CIAA Fan Fest at the Charlotte Convention Center, featuring Jeremih: Noon - 8 p.m.
  • Women's Championship Game: 4 p.m.
  • CIAA Stepshow "Step Off" School vs. School at the Charlotte Convention Center: 6:30 p.m.
  • Men's Championship Game: 7 p.m.
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