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Bowling Green State University Athletics
Men's Basketball Set To Compete In Boardwalk Battle In December
October 24, 2019 | Men's Basketball
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The second annual Boardwalk Battle collegiate basketball tournament will be held at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City this winter during the holiday season. This year's event will be held as a championship format tournament, with each winner from day one battling it out on day two for the Boardwalk Battle Tournament Championship. The four-game tournament will begin on Friday, December 20, and features Drexel vs Quinnipiac, followed by Norfolk State vs. Bowling Green. The tournament festivities conclude on Saturday, December 21 with the third place game preceding the championship matchup. The Boardwalk Battle Tournament Championship and MVP awards will be presented at the conclusion of the second day.
Here's what the coaches are saying:
"Our program is excited to compete in the Boardwalk Battle in December. We're looking forward to the opportunity to match up against tough, well-coached opponents in a great environment in Atlantic City. The tournament will give us a chance to play in Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, which is also the site of this year's MAAC Tournament. This event will help our group continue to grow as we close out our non-conference schedule." – Quinnipiac Head Coach Baker Dunleavy
"We are excited to participate in the Boardwalk Battle. The location is perfect for our fans right before the holiday season. We look forward to the opportunity to play our games against quality opponents who are picked to finish in the top three in their respective leagues on neutral courts. It will be a good experience for our program and for our fan base." – Drexel Head Coach Zach Spiker
"We are extremely excited to compete in this year's Boardwalk Battle! It is an honor to be invited to such an event to compete against other mid-major powers like Quinnipiac, Drexel and Bowling Green. We look forward to our trip to historic Atlantic City!" – Norfolk State Head Coach Robert Jones
"We are very excited about our trip to Atlantic City. Not only will we be able to get Caleb Fields, Daeqwon Plowden and Matiss Kulackovskis home for games, but it will also give us another opportunity to play in a tournament format. With our ties to the East Coast, it will be fun to play neutral site games in front of a great crowd. When we look at our schedule, the Boardwalk Battle is something we are really looking forward to." – BGSU Head Coach Michael Huger
Tickets for the Boardwalk Battle go on sale Thursday, October 24 at 11 am EST and are available for two-day or single-day packages. All tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or through the Boardwalk Hall box office, plus over the phone at (609) 348 - 7512. A select number of "fan packages" to include a hotel/ticket combination and in some cases transportation, will be offered through RPPI via www.boardwalkbattle.com starting on November 1st for a limited-time. RPPI is accessible by phone at (540) 665 – 0598. Additionally, a fan block has been set up at the Tropicana, the event's hotel, via the following link: http://tropac3.net/offercode/HBWBF, or call the hotel directly (609) 340 – 4000, and mention the Boardwalk Battle Fan Block.
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About Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
Historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is a multi-purpose facility located on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. The facility features a 141,000-square-foot main arena with a capacity of 14,770 seats as well as the 23,100-square-foot Adrian Phillips Theater with a capacity of 3,200. Boardwalk Hall was built in 1929, opening as the Atlantic City Convention Hall. At it's opening, it was considered an architectural masterpiece having what claimed to be the "world's largest clear span space" thanks to its 137 foot-high barrel vault ceiling. Boardwalk Hall has been home to some truly historic events including the nation's first indoor college football game (1930); the first officially titled "Miss America Pageant" in 1940; hosting the Army Air Forces headquarters and training facility during World War II from July 1942 until mid-November, 1945; the 1964 Democratic National Convention, site of Lyndon Johnson's nomination, with 20,000 people in attendance; and the country's first indoor helicopter flight (1970). The United State Register of Historic Places made Boardwalk Hall a National Historic Landmark in 1987. In 1998, the facility underwent a 3-year renovation and emerged in 2001 renamed Boardwalk Hall. The renovation was honored with nine architectural and engineering awards including the 2002 Renovation Project of the Year from Design and Construction Magazine, plus the 2003 National Preservation Award. Since the renovation, it has been a high performing mid-size arena for concerts based on box-office gross revenues. As a sporting venue, Boardwalk Hall previously hosted the Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Championship from 2007 to 2012, and is slated to host the MAAC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships in 2020-22.
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center are owned and funded by the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). Spectra provides both Venue Management and Food Services & Hospitality to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center.
For More Information: www.boardwalkhall.com or by phone at (609) 348 - 7512
Facebook: facebook.com/BoardwalkHall
Twitter: twitter.com/boardwalkhall
Instagram: instagram.com/boardwalkhall
About Spectra
Spectra is an industry leader in hosting and entertainment, partnering with clients to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Spectra's unmatched blend of integrated services delivers incremental value for clients through several primary areas of expertise: Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality, and Partnerships. Learn more at www.SpectraExperiences.com.
About the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
The only agency of its kind nationwide, the CRDA has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents since 1984. Under the 2011 Tourism District Act, the Authority's mission evolved from statewide projects to becoming the state's key economic development agency for Atlantic City. CRDA's expanded responsibilities now include land use regulation, tourism marketing and clean and safe initiatives. The CRDA also oversees Historic Boardwalk Hall (the leading entertainment venue of its size in the country) and the Atlantic City Convention Center. In total, CRDA has invested nearly $2 billion in more than 400 projects statewide, of which $1.8 billion has been invested in Atlantic City, spurring business investments and expansions, and creating permanent jobs in the process. For more information about CRDA and our projects, visit www.njcrda.com. Follow us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/njcrda, and Twitter at www.twitter.com/njcrda.
For destination photos and videos media may visit www.doatlanticcity.com/mediaonline where dozens of assets are available for download. For complete Atlantic City tourism information, visit www.doatlanticcity.com. Also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DoAtlanticCity and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/VisitAC, #DOAC, and Do AC Instagram at Instagram.com/doac.
About RPPI
"Boardwalk Battle" is organized by Russ Potts Productions, Inc. (RPPI). RPPI has organized over 850 major college and professional sporting events over 35 plus years in the industry. RPPI is led by Founder and President Russ Potts. Russ has been a pioneer in sports marketing since his time at the University of Maryland (his alma mater), then becoming Director of Athletics at Southern Methodist University (SMU). Russ also served as Vice President of the Chicago White Sox before becoming a four-term State Senator in Virginia.
RPPI's sports marketing and event organization arm is currently managed by Senior Vice President Zach Franz, and Vice President of Business Development Adam Syprzak. In addition to sports marketing, promotion, and event organization, RPPI also provides business development, consulting, fundraising, and corporate sponsorship services.
For More Information: www.rppi.net or by phone at (540) 665 - 0598
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Here's what the coaches are saying:
"Our program is excited to compete in the Boardwalk Battle in December. We're looking forward to the opportunity to match up against tough, well-coached opponents in a great environment in Atlantic City. The tournament will give us a chance to play in Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, which is also the site of this year's MAAC Tournament. This event will help our group continue to grow as we close out our non-conference schedule." – Quinnipiac Head Coach Baker Dunleavy
"We are excited to participate in the Boardwalk Battle. The location is perfect for our fans right before the holiday season. We look forward to the opportunity to play our games against quality opponents who are picked to finish in the top three in their respective leagues on neutral courts. It will be a good experience for our program and for our fan base." – Drexel Head Coach Zach Spiker
"We are extremely excited to compete in this year's Boardwalk Battle! It is an honor to be invited to such an event to compete against other mid-major powers like Quinnipiac, Drexel and Bowling Green. We look forward to our trip to historic Atlantic City!" – Norfolk State Head Coach Robert Jones
"We are very excited about our trip to Atlantic City. Not only will we be able to get Caleb Fields, Daeqwon Plowden and Matiss Kulackovskis home for games, but it will also give us another opportunity to play in a tournament format. With our ties to the East Coast, it will be fun to play neutral site games in front of a great crowd. When we look at our schedule, the Boardwalk Battle is something we are really looking forward to." – BGSU Head Coach Michael Huger
Tickets for the Boardwalk Battle go on sale Thursday, October 24 at 11 am EST and are available for two-day or single-day packages. All tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or through the Boardwalk Hall box office, plus over the phone at (609) 348 - 7512. A select number of "fan packages" to include a hotel/ticket combination and in some cases transportation, will be offered through RPPI via www.boardwalkbattle.com starting on November 1st for a limited-time. RPPI is accessible by phone at (540) 665 – 0598. Additionally, a fan block has been set up at the Tropicana, the event's hotel, via the following link: http://tropac3.net/offercode/HBWBF, or call the hotel directly (609) 340 – 4000, and mention the Boardwalk Battle Fan Block.
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About Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
Historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is a multi-purpose facility located on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. The facility features a 141,000-square-foot main arena with a capacity of 14,770 seats as well as the 23,100-square-foot Adrian Phillips Theater with a capacity of 3,200. Boardwalk Hall was built in 1929, opening as the Atlantic City Convention Hall. At it's opening, it was considered an architectural masterpiece having what claimed to be the "world's largest clear span space" thanks to its 137 foot-high barrel vault ceiling. Boardwalk Hall has been home to some truly historic events including the nation's first indoor college football game (1930); the first officially titled "Miss America Pageant" in 1940; hosting the Army Air Forces headquarters and training facility during World War II from July 1942 until mid-November, 1945; the 1964 Democratic National Convention, site of Lyndon Johnson's nomination, with 20,000 people in attendance; and the country's first indoor helicopter flight (1970). The United State Register of Historic Places made Boardwalk Hall a National Historic Landmark in 1987. In 1998, the facility underwent a 3-year renovation and emerged in 2001 renamed Boardwalk Hall. The renovation was honored with nine architectural and engineering awards including the 2002 Renovation Project of the Year from Design and Construction Magazine, plus the 2003 National Preservation Award. Since the renovation, it has been a high performing mid-size arena for concerts based on box-office gross revenues. As a sporting venue, Boardwalk Hall previously hosted the Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Championship from 2007 to 2012, and is slated to host the MAAC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships in 2020-22.
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center are owned and funded by the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). Spectra provides both Venue Management and Food Services & Hospitality to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center.
For More Information: www.boardwalkhall.com or by phone at (609) 348 - 7512
Facebook: facebook.com/BoardwalkHall
Twitter: twitter.com/boardwalkhall
Instagram: instagram.com/boardwalkhall
About Spectra
Spectra is an industry leader in hosting and entertainment, partnering with clients to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Spectra's unmatched blend of integrated services delivers incremental value for clients through several primary areas of expertise: Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality, and Partnerships. Learn more at www.SpectraExperiences.com.
About the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
The only agency of its kind nationwide, the CRDA has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents since 1984. Under the 2011 Tourism District Act, the Authority's mission evolved from statewide projects to becoming the state's key economic development agency for Atlantic City. CRDA's expanded responsibilities now include land use regulation, tourism marketing and clean and safe initiatives. The CRDA also oversees Historic Boardwalk Hall (the leading entertainment venue of its size in the country) and the Atlantic City Convention Center. In total, CRDA has invested nearly $2 billion in more than 400 projects statewide, of which $1.8 billion has been invested in Atlantic City, spurring business investments and expansions, and creating permanent jobs in the process. For more information about CRDA and our projects, visit www.njcrda.com. Follow us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/njcrda, and Twitter at www.twitter.com/njcrda.
For destination photos and videos media may visit www.doatlanticcity.com/mediaonline where dozens of assets are available for download. For complete Atlantic City tourism information, visit www.doatlanticcity.com. Also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DoAtlanticCity and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/VisitAC, #DOAC, and Do AC Instagram at Instagram.com/doac.
About RPPI
"Boardwalk Battle" is organized by Russ Potts Productions, Inc. (RPPI). RPPI has organized over 850 major college and professional sporting events over 35 plus years in the industry. RPPI is led by Founder and President Russ Potts. Russ has been a pioneer in sports marketing since his time at the University of Maryland (his alma mater), then becoming Director of Athletics at Southern Methodist University (SMU). Russ also served as Vice President of the Chicago White Sox before becoming a four-term State Senator in Virginia.
RPPI's sports marketing and event organization arm is currently managed by Senior Vice President Zach Franz, and Vice President of Business Development Adam Syprzak. In addition to sports marketing, promotion, and event organization, RPPI also provides business development, consulting, fundraising, and corporate sponsorship services.
For More Information: www.rppi.net or by phone at (540) 665 - 0598
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