ESPN will tip off the 2014-15 college basketball season with Midnight Madness coverage from 11 campuses, including seven men’s programs in ESPN.com’s early top 25, on Friday, Oct. 17. ESPNU Midnight Madness (6 p.m. ET) will combine studio and remote coverage to bring fans a three-hour start of the season celebration which involves six schools, including the 2014 NCAA Men’s and … [Read more...] about ESPN Tips Off the College Basketball Season with Midnight Madness Coverage
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Atlantic 10 Partners with White House to End Campus Sexual Assaults
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—The Atlantic 10 Conference will partner with the White House and other sports entities to sponsor and promote the “It’s On Us” campaign, designed to bring an end to sexual assaults on college campuses. Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade was in attendance at the White House on Friday as part of the official “It’s On Us” … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 Partners with White House to End Campus Sexual Assaults
Gallagher Center Court to be named for Frank and Barbara Layden
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – When the Niagara University men’s and women’s basketball teams take the floor for the 2014-15 season, they will be playing their home contests on the newly named Frank and Barbara Layden Court. The official unveiling of the court will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, before Niagara hosts Canisius College in a 3 … [Read more...] about Gallagher Center Court to be named for Frank and Barbara Layden
Schedule announced for Gulf Coast Showcase
Courtesy of GoRedFoxes.com ESTERO, Fla. – The schedule for the 2014 Gulf Coast Showcase was announced Tuesday morning, and the Marist men’s basketball team will open the tournament against host Florida Gulf Coast on Monday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. at Germain Arena in Southwest Florida. Last season, Florida Gulf Coast won 22 games and advanced to the NIT. The Eagles are just two … [Read more...] about Schedule announced for Gulf Coast Showcase
NKU to be carried on ESPN 1530
Courtesy of NKUHorse.com HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Sept. 11 2014) – Northern Kentucky University and its athletics multimedia rights holder, Learfield Sports’ NKU Norse Sports Properties, announced today that ESPN 1530 will serve as the flagship station for 2014-15 NKU men’s basketball. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Cincinnati's WCKY – Cincinnati’s home for … [Read more...] about NKU to be carried on ESPN 1530