The MEAC Cheerleading Championship tips off Sunday, March 10 at Echols Hall on the campus of Norfolk State University (Va.). The annual event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature competitive squads from the conference’s member institutions. Fans can purchase tickets for $5 at Norfolk State University starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 10th. Along with the participating MEAC Institutions, area high and middle schools, along with recreational cheerleading teams will be performing.

Morgan State University won the overall championship a year ago, their second consecutive title. Norfolk State placed second and Maryland Eastern Shore finished third in the overall team competition. Morgan State swept the competition also taking home victories in the All-Girls and All-Star Divisions. Ticket books for the 2013 MEAC Basketball Tournament can be purchased at all 13 MEAC university ticket offices, Scope Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, the MEAC Office and online at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available by calling the MEAC at (757) 951-2055 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.