NEWARK, NJ -- The Maryland women's basketball team will play in the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 with the Terrapins taking on Texas at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
UCLA and Baylor will play each other as part of the doubleheader event, which will be hosted by FOX Sports, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and Playfly Sports. Both games will be televised on FOX and will tip off at 3:00 and 5:30 p.m. ET.
The Coretta Scott King Classic (CSKC) was formed to honor the legacy of Mrs. King and celebrate female empowerment in sports. This is the first time the names of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King have been licensed for a sporting event. The CSKC joint venture partners have partnered with The King Center, founded by Coretta Scott King and currently led by their daughter Dr. Bernice A. King, to launch this event.
"My mother, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, is often thought of and honored as my father's dedicated spouse and life partner. But she was also a civil and human rights stalwart in her own right," said Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center. "She lived for almost four decades following my father, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination and continued the work to create a humane, just, equitable and peaceful world through 'Kingian' nonviolence. She was a leading advocate and activist in the causes of women's equality and empowerment. During a time when the recognition of female empowerment is on the rise and the fight for gender equality in sports is beginning to bear fruit, honoring my mother through a women's college basketball event bearing her name is timely and fitting. Her enduring message of love and nonviolence is sorely needed during the challenging times we currently face. I pray the use of her name for this event further fosters the perpetuation of her indelible legacy."
"We are thrilled to honor the legacy of Coretta Scott King and the entire King family by playing in this inaugural event," Maryland head coach Brenda Frese said. "Bringing strong, fearless women together to play these games is such a special way to honor Coretta Scott King's memory and to educate others about the integral role she played in fighting for civil rights. We are honored to be included in this event."
Tickets for the Coretta Scott King Classic are on sale now via Prucenter.com, Ticketmaster.com, and Prudential Center's Box Office. For Group opportunities and experiences for 10+ people, contact 973-757-6000 or email groupevents@prucenter.com. For Premium seating opportunities, visit prucenter.com/premium.
Follow us on social media for more up-to-date information as it becomes available: @CSKClassic (X) and @CorettaScottKingClassic (Instagram).
The Terps will officially open the season with a matchup at UMBC on Monday, Nov. 4.
Season tickets for the 2024-25 season are now on sale at umterps.com.
UCLA and Baylor will play each other as part of the doubleheader event, which will be hosted by FOX Sports, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and Playfly Sports. Both games will be televised on FOX and will tip off at 3:00 and 5:30 p.m. ET.
The Coretta Scott King Classic (CSKC) was formed to honor the legacy of Mrs. King and celebrate female empowerment in sports. This is the first time the names of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King have been licensed for a sporting event. The CSKC joint venture partners have partnered with The King Center, founded by Coretta Scott King and currently led by their daughter Dr. Bernice A. King, to launch this event.
"My mother, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, is often thought of and honored as my father's dedicated spouse and life partner. But she was also a civil and human rights stalwart in her own right," said Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center. "She lived for almost four decades following my father, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination and continued the work to create a humane, just, equitable and peaceful world through 'Kingian' nonviolence. She was a leading advocate and activist in the causes of women's equality and empowerment. During a time when the recognition of female empowerment is on the rise and the fight for gender equality in sports is beginning to bear fruit, honoring my mother through a women's college basketball event bearing her name is timely and fitting. Her enduring message of love and nonviolence is sorely needed during the challenging times we currently face. I pray the use of her name for this event further fosters the perpetuation of her indelible legacy."
"We are thrilled to honor the legacy of Coretta Scott King and the entire King family by playing in this inaugural event," Maryland head coach Brenda Frese said. "Bringing strong, fearless women together to play these games is such a special way to honor Coretta Scott King's memory and to educate others about the integral role she played in fighting for civil rights. We are honored to be included in this event."
Tickets for the Coretta Scott King Classic are on sale now via Prucenter.com, Ticketmaster.com, and Prudential Center's Box Office. For Group opportunities and experiences for 10+ people, contact 973-757-6000 or email groupevents@prucenter.com. For Premium seating opportunities, visit prucenter.com/premium.
Follow us on social media for more up-to-date information as it becomes available: @CSKClassic (X) and @CorettaScottKingClassic (Instagram).
The Terps will officially open the season with a matchup at UMBC on Monday, Nov. 4.
Season tickets for the 2024-25 season are now on sale at umterps.com.
