Landmark Basketball Returns to Historic Palestra for Second Consecutive Year
TOWSON, Md. ---The historic hardwood floors of The Palestra will once again echo with the sounds of Landmark Conference basketball as the league announces its return to the iconic venue for the second consecutive year.
TOWSON, Md. ---The historic hardwood floors of The Palestra will once again echo with the sounds of Landmark Conference basketball as the league announces its return to the iconic venue for the second consecutive year.
Following the success of last year's event, the Landmark is excited to bring its marquee matchups back to this storied arena.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, January 14, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m., 2:30, p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Venue: The Palestra (223 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104)
"Playing a full slate of Landmark Conference games at The Palestra is a unique and cherished opportunity for our student-athletes, coaches, and staff," stated Landmark Conference Commissioner Katie Boldvich. "This iconic venue isn't just a place to play; it's a place where we honor the tradition of college basketball and create our own memorable moments in the Landmark Conference's history."
This year's event will feature four total games, two on the men's side and two on the women's side.
Game Times & Matchups: Women
12:00 p.m. - Elizabethtown College vs. Goucher College
2:30 p.m. - Catholic University vs. Juniata College
Game Times & Matchups: Men
5:00 p.m. - Drew University vs. Susquehanna University
7:30 p.m. - Moravian University vs. University of Scranton
"The opportunity to play in the Palestra is an incredible honor for everyone in our program," exclaimed Catholic University head women's basketball coach, Matt Donohue. "Considering Catholic University's strong connection and deep ties to the greater Philadelphia area, this will be a tremendous experience for a number of our players, their families, and some of our most loyal supporters. We are absolutely thrilled to participate and incredibly grateful to the Landmark Conference for making this possible. Playing in a venue that is largely regarded as the cathedral of college basketball will undoubtedly make for an experience of a lifetime that we will all cherish."
Known as the "Cathedral of College Basketball," The Palestra opened its doors in 1927, making it the oldest major college arena still in use today. It has hosted more games, more visiting teams, and more NCAA tournaments than any other facility of its kind. It is currently home to the Philadelphia Big 5 Championship.
The participating programs will have the opportunity to play in a memorable location that has seen great players like Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, and Oscar Robertson, all of whom played as a member of visiting teams.
The University of Scranton men's basketball coach, Carl Danzig, echoed the excitement level from his program, saying, "The night will be particularly special as our team gets to play at a venue that has such a rich basketball tradition. It will be a great memory for my guys and staff."
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