The second annual Big Easy Classic women’s basketball tournament is back at the Alario Center Nov. 27-29.
This year’s event features five Division I programs from across four time zones. Three teams in the field reached the postseason last March, led by reigning Big South Conference tournament champion High Point, which made its second NCAA Tournament appearance in school history.
The three-day event begins on Thanksgiving Day as a pair of teams who posted victories in the WNIT face off – College of Charleston (25-8 last season) and New Mexico State (18-16).
On Friday, Louisiana (13-16) – the lone returnee from last year’s event – takes on High Point (21-12) in the opener, followed by a matchup between NM State and Fresno State (19-15).
High Point and College of Charleston play the Saturday opener, followed by the tournament finale between Fresno State and the Cajuns.
Ticket details for the event, which is hosted by World Sports Travel, will be announced at a later date.
Big Easy New Orleans Classic – Game Schedule (times CST)
Location: Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd, Westwego, LA 70094
Thursday, November 27
1:00 pm – College of Charleston vs New Mexico State
Friday, November 28
Noon – Louisiana vs High Point
2:30 pm – New Mexico State vs Fresno State
Saturday, November 29
Noon – High Point vs College of Charleston
2:30 pm – Fresno State vs. Louisiana