Gampel Pavilion to host first-ever ESPN Women’s College GameDay on Jan. 16

by Mike Grant on January 14, 2010

in UConn Women's Basketball

The No. 1/1 University of Connecticut women’s basketball team’s BIG EAST showdown with No. 3/3 Notre Dame on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 9:00 p.m. at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs is sold out!

Fans are also encouraged to attend the first-ever ESPN Women’s College GameDay show, which will be aired live from Gampel Pavilion beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16.

Admission and parking (in the South Garage adjacent to Gampel Pavilion) to this historic first-time event for women’s basketball will be free to all fans.

The ESPN GameDay morning show is scheduled to run from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., with doors opening at 7:30 a.m.

Scheduled to appear as hosts for the live morning show from Storrs are ESPN personalities Rece Davis, Digger Phelps, Jay Bilas, Hubert Davis and Doris Burke.

The event will include contests, prizes, giveaways and entertainment for fans of all ages.

In addition, the first 750 fans in attendance will receive a free GameDay t-shirt.

The sellout of the Jan. 16 BIG EAST clash between No. 1/1 Connecticut and No. 3/3 Notre Dame marks the Huskies’ third home sellout this season.

http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/010710aad.html

What
ESPN College GameDay (first-ever for women’s basketball)

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/cgd/index?week=1

When:
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010

Doors Open at 7:30 a.m.

Show airs from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Where:
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion – University of Connecticut – Storrs campus

Misc:
Free Admission and Parking for All Fans

First 750 fans will receive a free GameDay t-shirt

Contests, prizes, giveaways and entertainment for fans of all ages

One lucky fan will win the opportunity to participate in the “State Farm Halfcourt Shot”

Shoot a half-court shot for $17,500 (consolation prize is $1,000)

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