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FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY - ALICO ARENA
TITLE SPONSOR
General Shale is the title sponsor for the Atlantic Sun Conference Basketball Championships. The 2013 season marks the eighth consecutive year that General Shale has partnered with the Atlantic Sun Conference to provide support for the league's annual basketball championship. Founded in 1928, General Shale is one of the leading exterior building materials manufacturers in the United States. General Shale offers more than 250 types of brick in a full range of colors and textures as well as special shapes and details, a variety of landscaping materials, concrete masonry units and brick sculptures.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Atlantic Sun Conference and Mercer University will host the 2013 General Shale Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Basketball Championship inside Hawkins Arena at the University Center.
The 2013 A-Sun Tournament will be held March 6-9, with quarterfinal games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, March 6 and 7, semifinals on Friday, March 8, and the championship game on Saturday, March 9. The 2013 A-Sun Women's Basketball Championship marks the 28th year that the league will host the championship.
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT
The A-Sun Championship will be a four-day single-elimination tournament. Eight teams will compete in the championship and the participants will be determined by conference winning percentage. The winner of the tournament earns the A-Sun's automatic bid into the NCAA Championship. Back to Women's Basketball Championship
HOST CITY - MACON, GEORGIA
Macon, Georgia is a Southern adventure that is sure to be good for your soul! The city's historic undertones harmonize for any family vacation, and Macon attractions and tours offer a look into the area's 17,000-year history. Hike through ancient Indian mounds and enter North America's only reconstructed earth lodge, or take in the state's largest collection of African-American art, history and culture. Stroll along the river or down wide avenues lined with art galleries, boutiques and architecture as diverse as the people who built it. Visit the Macon Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site for more details by clicking here. Back to Women's Basketball Championship
FACILITY
The University Center was opened in 2005 and vaulted Mercer to a position among not only the best, but most efficient, facilities for any university of its size. The beautiful facility provides not only a premiere venue for athletics competition, but also a centerpiece for Mercer's vibrant campus life. In the spring of 2012, the 3,200 seat main arena was renamed Hawkins Arena in response to a $1 million dollar donation by Macon cardiologist Dr. Chuck Hawkins and his wife, Kathy. Hawkins Arena is home to the Bears' men's basketball, women's basketball and women's volleyball teams - is comprised of three main levels. The Bottom Level is home for Mercer's Athletics Department offices and meeting rooms. The Lower Level (arena floor level) is where you will find team and locker rooms for each of the Bears' programs, visiting team and officials locker areas, sports medicine offices and athletics training facilities, as well as the aquatics area. The Upper Level houses the ticket office, Board of Trustees meeting room, President's Dining Room, Bear Market (souvenir stand) and the Mercer Hall of Fame & Athletics Heritage displays (in the main foyer).
TICKET INFORMATION & SEATING CHART
Ticket Prices
Session Tickets
To Order Tickets: Online - MercerBears.com
Phone - 478/301-5470
At Mercer Athletic Ticket Office Contact Phillip Banze, Ticket ManagerPhone - 478/301-5464; E-mail - banze_pw@mercer.edu
Mercer Athletic Box Office phone number: 478/301-5470
DIRECTIONS
Directions to the University Center are available by clicking here.
MEDIA INFORMATION
Credentials
Media planning to cover the 2013 championship should contact A-Sun Director of Public Relations Craig Threlkeld (cthrelkeld@atlanticsun.org) to request credentials and parking passes. Information A game program featuring rosters and information for each participating team will be available as well as statistical packets and individual team game notes prior to first round play. Updated statistics will be available daily for the remainder of the tournament. Post-game quotes, notes and final box scores will be distributed following each game. Work Environment Wireless internet access and electricity will be available in the media work area. Wireless Internet is available throughout the University Center. Copies and use of a Fax Machine will be made available upon request. For additional media information, contact Patrick McCoy (pmccoy@atlanticsun.org / 478/474-3394).
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