2011 SIAC Football Championship moves to CAU

Atlanta, Georgia -- The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced that the 2011 SIAC Football Championship has been moved to a new site. The game, originally scheduled to be played at Lakewood Stadium, will now take place at Panther Stadium, located on the campus of Clark Atlanta University.

“Due to protracted renovations at Lakewood Stadium and in light of related health and safety concerns, it is in the best interest of our fans and student-athletes to move the game to the Atlanta University Center,” said SIAC Commissioner Greg Moore. “Despite the change in venue, we fully anticipate an exciting game day environment at our inaugural football championship with vendors, tailgating, bands, and a capacity crowd full of passionate fans supporting our student-athletes.”

Panther Stadium is a 7,000-seat artificial grass stadium located at 735 Beckwith Street, Atlanta, GA 30314.

“In addition, I would like to thank Clark Atlanta University President, Dr. Carlton Brown, and Athletic Director, Dr. Tamica Jones, for allowing their stadium to serve as an alternate site for the game,” Moore stated.

Kickoff for the 2011 SIAC Football Championship remains at 3 p.m. EST. Tickets for the championship game are $20 and can be purchased in advance online at www.thesiactickets.com through Monday, November 7th.

For questions about the SIAC Football Championship, visit www.thesiac.com or contact the SIAC office at 404-221-1041.