SoCon Tourney Tip-Off: Asheville Braces for $10M Economic Boost
By Lucci | Published 2026-03-03T17:37:29.088Z
Sports
Location: Asheville, NC
Asheville anticipates a $10M economic boost from the Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships. Tournament starts March 5th!
Asheville is preparing to host the Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships, anticipating a significant economic boost for the area.Event DetailsThe tournament returns to Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville, beginning March 5, 2026, with women's games on Thursday and men's games on Friday. The men's championship is scheduled for Monday, March 9. The event includes the Southern Conference Hall of Fame Soiree on Thursday evening and the Downtown Dribble on Saturday morning. The 2026 Ex
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