GLIAC--The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its Basketball Tournament format and fan policy for the upcoming 2021 Winter Championships.
With limited capacity at venues and with the safety of our student-athletes and coaching staffs at the forefront of this decision, the GLIAC reached a determination to conduct Winter Championships which include, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, and Men's and Women's Basketball with only essential staff, and no fan attendance.
*2021 Winter Championships
| Swimming and Diving | Feb.17-20 |
| Track & Field | Feb. 27-28 |
| Basketball | March 2-7 |
Thursday, March 4 – Women’s Games in Westville Thursday, March 4 – Men’s Games in Hammond
11:00 - Game 1 - #1 seed vs. #8 seed 11:00 - Game 1 - #1 seed vs. #8 seed
2:00 - Game 2 - #4 seed vs. #5 seed 2:15 - Game 2 - #4 seed vs. #5 seed
5:00 - Game 3 - #2 seed vs. #7 seed 5:30 - Game 3 - #2 seed vs. #7 seed
8:00 - Game 4 - #3 seed vs. #6 seed 8:45- Game 4 - #3 seed vs. #6 seed
Friday – March 5 – Women’s Games in Westville Friday, March 5 – Men’s Games in Hammond
4:00 - Game 5 – Game #1 Winner vs. Game #2 Winner 4:00 - Game 5 - Game #1 Winner vs. Game #2 Winner
7:00 - Game 6 - Game #3 Winner vs. Game #4 Winner 7:30 – Game 6 - Game #3 Winner vs. Game #4 Winner
Saturday, March 6 – Practice Day
Sunday, March 7 - Women’s Games in Westville Sunday, March 7 – Men’s Games in Hammond
12:00 – Women’s Championship Game 2:30 – Men’s Championship Game
About the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), founded in 1972, has been a leader in the advancement and promotion of intercollegiate athletics for men and women for 48 years. The charter members of the GLIAC were Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Lake Superior State University, Northwood University, and Saginaw State University. The current membership now includes 12 full members: Ashland University, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Northwood University, Purdue University Northwest, Saginaw Valley State University, Wayne State University, and the University of Wisconsin Parkside. The Conference has grown to offer championships in 21 sports while rising to prominence on the national level as GLIAC teams and student-athletes have achieved success both in the classroom and in the fields of play.
