BALTIMORE — Today marked the countdown to college basketball's premier event. The CIAA men's and women's basketball tournament tip-off is in 33 days.
It's the nation's oldest historically Black athletic conference.
The tournament includes 22 matchups.
Mayor Brandon Scott is among those jump-starting the tournament hype.
"February is not just Black History Month in Baltimore," says Mayor Scott.
"It's also officially now CIAA month through an executive order that I just gave you by saying that. That's the time we're on this week."
The tournament celebrates the 50th anniversary of the women's championship.
The week-long basketball tournament kicks off February 25th at CFG Bank Arena.
This is the fifth year the tournament has been held in Baltimore and has a deal to stay in the city through next year.
