June 19, Howard University Athletics announced the men’s basketball team is set to host the University of Notre Dame on Martin Luther King Jr.

The matchup features Notre Dame visiting an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) for the first time in program history.

“We are excited to host the University of Notre Dame men’s basketball team in what will certainly be a spirited competition that will energize the fans on both sides of the court,” said Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick.

Howard men’s basketball head coach Kenneth Blakeney and Notre Dame Glenn and Stacey Murphy Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Brey both have ties to the D.C. area, having played at DeMatha High School under legendary and Hall of Fame coach Morgan Wooten, the winningest high school coach in history.

“We are honored to welcome Notre Dame to Howard University for our annual MLK Day game,” Blakeney stated.