THIBODAUX, La. -- The Nicholls State University Men's Basketball program is proud to announce the team's participation in the 2019 Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic, set for Friday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 24 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. 

The annual pre-season college basketball tournament enters its third year in one of the most iconic destinations in the Caribbean. With its picturesque beaches, modern resorts, and exciting nightlife, Montego Bay is one of the region's most popular tourist destinations -- an ideal setting for the 2019 Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic.

"We look forward to any opportunity where our student-athletes can compete with top-tier competition," head coach Austin Claunch said. "The fact that Jamaica beaches are within walking distance only serves as an added bonus. We're excited to get the 2019-20 season underway, and have our trip to Montego Bay circled on the calendar."

In addition to Nicholls, seven other universities round out the host and travel teams participating, including in-state opponent LSU, North Texas, Utah State, Rhode Island, North Carolina A&T State, Samford and the University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC). Eight tournament games will be held on the four host campus sites with the other eight games slated for the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica.

Montego Bay is the capital of the parish of St. James, widely known as MoBay by the locals. From reggae to dancehall, few countries as so defined by their music as Jamaica. The island nation produces more music than just about any other place on earth. MoBay is also home to the finest golf courses and resorts in the Caribbean. 

For fans looking to attend this annual tournament and cheer on the Colonels, official travel packages can be found at http://www.jamaicaclassic.com/hotel-packages/. Fans can learn more about tournament information, accommodations, ground transportation, tickets, and more by visiting http://www.jamaicaclassic.com.

We hope to see you in Jamaica with us this November -- GO COLONELS!

ABOUT NICHOLLS

Located in the heart of the Bayou Region, Nicholls State University is a public regional university and a member of the University of Louisiana System, the largest system in the state. Opened in 1948, the university enrolls more than 6,400 students from 40 states and 34 countries. Nicholls is committed to advancing South Louisiana through high-quality education taught by engaging faculty, real-world experience and research, community engagement and public service. Learn more online at nicholls.edu or on Facebook and Twitter @NichollsState.

ABOUT SUPERIOR SPORTS MANAGEMENT

Superior Sports Management (SSM) is a sporting event organizer who creates world-class events in top locations globally.  With a team of former coaches and sports business leaders who understand sports and sport tourism, SSM has created destination basketball tours, pre-season basketball tournaments and stand alone games in the Caribbean, Europe and across the United States. Specializing in college basketball, and the creator of the Jamaica Classic, SSM is making waves with the Jamaica Classic one of the elite NCAA pre-season tournaments, giving teams the highest level of competition and customer service along with a true international cultural experience just an hour south of Miami.

ABOUT VAN WAGNER SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment LLC (VWSE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Wagner Group LLC, is one of the preeminent sports marketing and media sales organizations in the world. It is an acknowledged innovator in property consulting and branding solutions and a global leader in naming rights, team and venue services, high-impact visible TV signage throughout the MLB, NBA, NCAA, MLS, and internationally in soccer, advertising and sponsorships sales, premium ticketing, technology design and integration, and in-venue content production. VWSE works with more than 300 professional and college teams worldwide. VWSE assists teams, organizations and properties in creating and selling advertising; sponsorships; and media that maximize revenue potential, and helps clients develop effective and powerful customized brand campaigns.

Media Contacts:
School: Jay Sullivan -- jay.sullivan@nicholls.edu or (210) 683-7717
SSM: info@jamaicaclassic.com
VWSE: Chrissy Suchy -- csuchy@vanwagner.com or (212) 699-8574


 

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