UNCASVILLE—The UConn women’s basketball team will face Oklahoma in the
sixth annual on Sunday, Dec. 22 it was announced by the Naismith Memorial Hall
of Fame on Thursday. The Showcase will be played at the Huskies’ “Home Away From
Home,” the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville.
The Women’s Showcase is
one event in the Hall of Fame’s series of collegiate events, which continues to
grow in an effort to celebrate the game outside the museum walls. The Naismith
Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is proud to continue its relationship with
Learfield IMG College for sponsorship representation of its portfolio of
collegiate events.
“Our fans always have a
great turnout at Mohegan Sun Arena, and I don’t expect any different for this
year’s Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase,” UConn head coach Geno Auriemma said. The
American Athletic Conference championship tournament has been held at the
Mohegan Sun for the several seasons. “This is our sixth straight time competing
in this game, and I think it will be a great atmosphere and great event
against Oklahoma.”
General public tickets
will go on sale Friday, September 6 at 10am ET via all Ticketmaster outlets
and the Mohegan Sun Arena box office. Game times, television details and an exclusive
pre-sale opportunity via Citi will be released at later date.
The Showcase will also
feature Florida State vs. Michigan.
—Staff Reports
@HoopHall
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