TOWSON, Md. --- All eight Landmark Conference member institutions will have the opportunity to play at The Palestra at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, January 15 in an all-day affair.
Key conference matchups will be showcased throughout the day with four total games taking place, two on the men's side and two on the women's side. The Moravian University women will tip-off the day versus Drew University in the opening game at noon.
The other game times are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. featuring The University of Scranton and Susquehanna University women, 5:00 p.m. for a game between the Elizabethtown College and Juniata College men and 7:30 p.m. to wrap up the day with a contest featuring the men from The Catholic University of America and Goucher College. All four games will be available on Moravian's live stream portal at https://landmarknetwork.tv/moravian/.
To purchase tickets for Moravian, visit https://pennathletics.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?prc=MORAVIAN&caller=PR&linkID=upenn&RDAT=&RSRC. There will not be any complimentary tickets to the event.
To purchase a commemorative t-shirt, visit https://sites.google.com/landmarkconference.org/palestraapparel/home?pli=1. The deadline to order is December 31. Select your shirt type and size and then be sure to indicate the student athlete's name and affiliated program before purchasing. All purchases will be delivered to teams on-site - orders must be affiliated with a student athlete and team to ensure delivery.
"I could not be more excited to bring this unique opportunity to our Landmark basketball student-athletes," exclaimed Landmark Commissioner Katie Boldvich. "Growing up in South Jersey, The Palestra has always held a special place for me, and I have fond memories of watching some great college and high school basketball there growing up. Having the opportunity to come full circle and provide this opportunity for others as part of my professional career is truly special. I am counting down the days until January 15!"
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, which consists of University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University, Temple University, Saint Joseph's University, and LaSalle University.
"The opportunity to play at the Palestra, one of the most iconic venues in the entire country, as a basketball student-athlete is a once in a lifetime experience," said Moravian University head women's basketball coach, Mary Beth Spirk. "It is an exciting day for all of our conference schools, which includes coaches, alums, and supporters of every program. This agreement for the Landmark Conference is a tremendous accomplishment and will showcase all our schools in an amazing atmosphere."
