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2012 Governor's Holiday Hoops Classic
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The History of the Governor's Holiday Hoops Classic
Standing on the Richmond Coliseum court, Governor Bob McDonnell along with coaches, athletic directors and other officials from eight Virginia universities announced on August 11, 2011 the "Governor's Holiday Hoops Classic," a basketball doubleheader to benefit Virginia's Food Banks. The "Classic" will take place in December 2012 and 2013 and feature in-state teams representing the ACC, CAA, MEAC and Atlantic 10.
Speaking about the "Governor's Holiday Hoops Classic" Governor McDonnell remarked, "Virginia has long been home to some of the nation's premier collegiate basketball programs. Virginia teams have appeared in Final Fours, won conference championships and are regularly ranked in national Top 25 polls. Unfortunately, given scheduling constraints and conference affiliations, we too rarely get to witness our in-state teams competing against each other. The "Classic" will change that.
In December 2012 and 2013 the Richmond Coliseum will be the site of what are certain to be exciting games which will allow Virginians to celebrate our great colleges and universities while supporting a great cause, the Commonwealth's Food Banks. I hope the Classic will become a long-lasting Virginia athletic tradition. And, as a father who has had children attend UVa, Virginia Tech, ODU, JMU and VCU, I'm definitely staying neutral in this one!"
The “Governor’s Holiday Hoops Classic” Matchups
Saturday, December 22, 2012
- George Mason vs. University of Richmond - 3:00pm
- The University of Virginia vs. Old Dominion University - 5:30pm
December 2013
- Hampton University vs. James Madison University (early game)
- Virginia Tech vs. Virginia Commonwealth University (late game)
Read the official news release.
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