PINE BLUFF -- Due to the cancellation of the HBCU Men's Basketball Tip-Off Tournament, the UAPB schedule has been changed. The Lions will no longer play games against Norfolk State and Wisconsin-Green Bay. UAPB will now open on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. against Tuskegee University. Then, on Monday, Nov. 11, the Lions will play against Morehouse College. Both games will be played on the campus of Morehouse College in Atlanta.

In a statement from Kevin L. Clayton, CEO, HBCU Tip-Off Championship, the Tip-off tournanent was cancelled earlier this week. "It is with regret, due to unforeseen circumstances we have to postpone the inaugural HBCU Tip-Off Championship scheduled for November 8-11, 2013 at Philips Arena," said Clayton. "In order to maintain the ability to deliver our program now and in the future it became necessary to postpone until 2014."

"We remain committed to building awareness and support for the HBCU community, its student athletes and athletic programs. We are extremely grateful to the City of Atlanta, Philips Arena, Georgia World Congress Center, our partners, sponsors, ticket purchasers, volunteers and alumni groups that share our vision."

"We will continue to update our website (www.hbcutipoff.com) as we prepare for the 2014 HBCU Tip-Off Championship."

Season tickets for UAPB basketball are now on sale at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=32847&schedule=list

UPDATED UAPB MEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE