The audience will be cheering on the Colonial Athletic Association contenders--Navy and East Carolina, since they are scheduled to compete again in the 2019-20 season. This prestigious event acknowledges the bravery of men and women who have risked their lives to fight for the freedoms of America.
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl states that his student-athletes:
“didn’t have much exposure to the services, military and some of that history."
He explained how the Veterans Classic program would give them an opportunity to play against the best service academies.
When stadiums host events like this banner printing can be used as backdrops for companies to sponsor competing university athletic teams.
The Navy played the hardest schedule during the Patriot League Tournament, holding a 12-19 record in 2018, whereas the Mids had an advantage with a 12-8 record to reach the semifinals. College basketball fans in Annapolis are anticipating this upcoming game after seeing Auburn and Davidson’s overall scores reported last season.
The Veterans Classic tournament will contest on November 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM. Tickets are on sale for $15 and $25; depends on if attendees choose a general admission seat or reserve a doubleheader seat at the Alumni Hall.