Calhoun Warhawks Basketball Makes History: Men’s Team Advances To First ACCC Tournament, Women Earn Third Straight Bid

History is in the making for Calhoun Community College's basketball teams! For the first time since its return in 2022, the Calhoun men's basketball team has earned a spot in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Division 1 Tournament, marking a major milestone for the program. Meanwhile, the Calhoun Lady Warhawks basketball team is making their third consecutive tournament appearance, proving their continued dominance on the court.

The tournament, which features the top six teams in the conference, will be held March 6-8 at Spragins Hall on the University of Alabama in Huntsville campus. The Lady Warhawks will take on Coastal Alabama – South on Thursday, March 6, at 12:00 PM, followed by the men's team facing Bishop State from Mobile at 6:00 PM.

Tickets for both games are only available online, and can be purchased at https://uahchargers.com/sports/2020/11/2/online-ticketing.aspx

The men's team finished the year with a mark of 17-12 overall, and a 6-8 record in ACCC play. The women's team also posted a 17-12 record for the season, and finished at 8-6 in league play.

"For a program that was revived just three seasons ago after a 21-year hiatus, both teams making it to the tournament is a testament to the dedication, talent, and hard work of Calhoun's student-athletes and coaching staff. This is a groundbreaking moment for our student-athletes," commented AJ Daugherty, Calhoun's athletics director. "For our men's team to make it to the ACCC Tournament for the first time since returning, and for our women's team to continue proving they belong at this level, is incredible. These teams are showing that Calhoun is a force to be reckoned with, and I couldn't be prouder," Daugherty added.

Kassie Mathis, Calhoun's Vice President of Student Services, echoed the excitement, emphasizing the broader significance of these achievements. "This isn't just about wins and losses; it's also about perseverance, determination, and the bright future of Calhoun athletics," said Mathis. "Our student-athletes are proving what's possible when talent meets opportunity, and the energy around this program is stronger than ever," she added.

Calhoun Warhawk fans are encouraged to come out and support the teams as they compete for a shot at becoming ACCC champions!

The full schedule for the tournament is as follows:

Thursday, March 6
12:00 pm - #6 Coastal Alabama-South vs. #3 Calhoun (women)
2:00 pm - #5 Lawson State vs. #4 Bishop State  (women)
6:30 pm - #6 Calhoun vs. #3 Bishop State (men)
8:30 pm - #5 Lawson State vs. #4 Gadsden State (men)

Friday, March 7
12:00 pm - #6/3 vs. #2 Wallace State (women)
2:00 pm - #5/4 vs. #1 Shelton State (women)
4:00 pm - #6/3 vs. #2 Southern Union (men)
6:00 pm - #5/4 vs. #1 Wallace State (men)

Championships – Saturday, March 8 (to be shown on Alabama Public Television)
1:00 pm – Women
Men (estimated 45 minutes following the conclusion of the women's game)

All games will be streamed live by JockJive at the followiing link: https://www.jockjive.com/acccsports.html