Legends Announce Thrivent HBCU Classic Featuring Preseason Matchup Against Austin Spurs
Official Release /October 10, 2023
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FRISCO, TX, (Oct. 10, 2023) – The Texas Legends have announced the Thrivent HBCU Classic on Nov. 4th at Paul Quinn College, featuring a preseason game against the Austin Spurs. The matchup makes history as the first G League game played at an HBCU.
The Classic is a double-header tipping off at 1:30pm with Paul Quinn women’s basketball hosting Texas Wesleyan followed by the Legends and Spurs at 4pm.
“We are thrilled to host our first Thrivent HBCU Classic at Paul Quinn,” said Legends President Malcolm Farmer. “Our partnership with Paul Quinn and Thrivent continues to grow and strengthen and this is an exciting next step.”
Farmer continued, “The event is multi-purpose. We’re looking forward to getting our fans a preview of the season while showcasing Paul Quinn’s top-notch facilities, campus, and staff. We get to draw attention to the talent in HBCUs, especially here locally, promote these teams on our stage, and introduce our fans to PQC and ways they can get involved in the Quinnite Nation.”
“This is an event we’ve been planning and looking forward to for a few years,” said Liz Mikel, a Thrivent manager of engagement in Texas. “Thrivent and the Legends collectively share a desire to empower the next generation of leaders, and we’re making this happen both through team sports and financial education. The Thrivent HBCU Classic is another example of our collaborative commitment to lifting up the young people in our communities and making a meaningful impact.”
Tickets can be purchased at the door and availability will be limited. Both games will also be streamed live on the Urban Edge Networks app.
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