Classic to Mark Home Opener

November 19, 2008

WEATHERFORD, Okla. --The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Athletic Association along with the City of Weatherford Hotel/Motel Tax Commission has again stepped forward as the title sponsors for the season-opening basketball tournament.

The Association and the Tax Commission are lending both their name and financial backing to the eight-team, two-day tournament set to begin Friday, Nov. 21.

“We sincerely appreciate the generosity of both the SWOSU Athletic Association and members of the Weatherford Hotel/Motel Tax Commission,” Todd Thurman, SWOSU Athletic Director said. “They have demonstrated a willingness to make this event a success by providing the funds to host a high quality tournament such as this.”

The tournament will feature four games beginning at 2 p.m. each day.  The tournament will conclude Saturday, Nov. 22 with the last game scheduled game to tipoff at 8 p.m.

Friday’s games will begin with the University of Central Oklahoma women taking on Pittsburg State University at 2 p.m. The next game will begin at 4 p.m. and will feature the nationally-ranked University of Central Oklahoma men against the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. The SWOSU women will play at 6 p.m. against Paul Quinn University and the SWOSU men will conclude Friday’s play at 8 p.m. against St. Gregory’s University.

Saturday the teams switch opponents with the UCO women playing Paul Quinn at 2 p.m., the UCO men playing St. Gregory’s at 4 p.m. The SWOSU women will play Pittsburg State at 6 p.m. and the SWOSU men will play USAO at 8 p.m.

Admission for the event is free to all members of the SWOSU Athletic Association. Regular ticket prices are $7 for adults. College students are admitted free with ID.