Port Huron, Mich. - The 2025 Thumbcoast Tip Off brought three days of high-level basketball and community engagement to Port Huron. Illinois Central College dominated the tournament, finishing 3-0 to claim the championship. Lansing Community College earned second place, while Pima Community College rounded out the top three.
Final standings:
- 1st: Illinois Central
- 2nd: Lansing CC
- 3rd: Pima CC
- 4th: Niagara College
- 5th: Harcum College
- 6th: St. Clair County Community College
- 7th: Jackson College
- 8th: Lake Land College
The event kicked off Wednesday night with an opening banquet at the SC4 Cinema at Sperry's, setting the tone for a memorable weekend. Legendary coach Juliene Brazinski Simpson attended all three days, adding prestige to the tournament. The community came out in full force, creating an electric atmosphere that players and coaches will never forget.
"All of our girls had an amazing experience. Said Illinois Central Head Coach Karrie Redeker. The SC4 athletic department always does such a great job putting on these tournaments and thinking of every little detail for our athletes. We love coming back here!"
The men's SC4 Thumbcoast Tip Off will begin Thursday, November 20 which the SC4 men playing at 7:00 p.m.
