Football 1/5/2021 8:54:00 AM

Tigers to Play Savannah State in Gulf Coast Challenge

MOBILE, Ala. – The Gulf Coast Challenge, featuring NCAA Division II football powers West Alabama and Savannah State, will take place at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 4 p.m.

Due to the cancelation of the fall 2020 game due to the pandemic, this is the first time a game of this caliber has been held during the spring season. This highly anticipated clash of the Tigers is welcomed by both universities' head coaches. Even with the game scheduled for the spring, COVID protocols will be strictly adhered to.

"We're ecstatic to have the opportunity to play in the Gulf Coast Challenge against an elite opponent in West Alabama," Savannah State Head Football Coach Shawn Quinn said. "The Gulf South Conference is the premier league in NCAA Division II football, and we're excited to test our squad against such a formidable opponent in the wonderful city of Mobile. We're excited for Tiger Nation to be able to come and be part of this awesome bowl-like atmosphere."

"We are very excited as a program to be invited to play in the Gulf Coast Challenge. It will be a great opportunity to showcase our university in the city of Mobile and beyond," UWA Head Football Coach Brett Gilliland said. "Most of all, we look forward to playing the game against a high-quality opponent."

With this being the Gulf Coast Challenge's third annual event, Executive Director Timothy Hale Jr. remains steadfast on its mission, saying "We are committed to providing quality football to the city of Mobile and surrounding communities while emphasizing the importance of achieving higher education through esteemed historically black colleges and universities."

"As we safely move forward with our 2021 calendar, we're excited to be hosting this unique event in Mobile – a regular season spring college football game. In 2016, the Mobile Sports Authority helped to bring HBCU football back to Mobile after a seven-year absence," Mobile Sports Authority Executive Director Danny Corte said. "So, hosting this spring GCC game after the fall game was postponed continues that mission. The Savannah State/West Alabama matchup is intriguing since this will be the first time these two teams have met on the gridiron."

Please go to www.thegulfcoastchallenge.com for information on ticket pricing and where/how to purchase. For any additional information please contact Tim Hale, Jr., at (251) 237-1092 or at info@thegulfcoastchallenge.com.

About the Gulf Coast Challenge: As the mission of the GCC, it is vital that the lives of people be enriched by providing cultural events and entertainment in a way that will promote engagement, education, and unity within our communities. The Gulf Coast Challenge, through various sports activities, aims to present opportunities for people to participate in sports activities beyond a local level, which will instill pride and appreciation for our communities while promoting respect for other communities. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to various scholarships.

About the Mobile Sports Authority
The Mobile Sports Authority (MSA) is a non-profit sports commission formed in 2008 by the Mobile County Commission. The main mission is to create a positive economic and public relations impact for Mobile County, the City of Mobile, and the region through attracting, hosting, managing, and supporting sporting events. MSA is the main point of contact for sports and sports-related activities for the Mobile County area. For more information on MSA, please visit www.mobilesportsauthority.com.

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