BGSU will host first- and second-round games at the Stroh Center either Saturday, March 17, and Monday, March 19 or Sunday, March 18, and Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Exact dates will be determined in June of 2011, with ticket information to be released at a later time.

The 2011-12 season will be the first year of operation for the Stroh Center, which will serve as the new home for the Falcon men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and gymnastics teams. BGSU’s current facility, Anderson Arena, served as the site for first-round women’s games in 1989, 1993 and 1994.

"We are excited to be selected as a site for the 2012 NCAA Tournament," said BGSU Director of Athletics Greg Christopher. "To host the first- and second-round games in Bowling Green is a testament to our staff and the work they put into the process, and obviously the incredible fan support our community displays for women’s basketball. The games will provide a showcase for the new Stroh Center and for all of BGSU from visiting fans and a national television audience."

In addition to Bowling Green, other first- and second-round sites for 2012, as approved by the Administrative Committee of the NCAA Division I Championships/Sports Management Cabinet, include Ames, Iowa; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Bridgeport, Connecticut; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; College Park, Maryland; College Station, Texas; Little Rock, Arkansas; Nashville, Tennessee; Norfolk, Virginia; Norman, Oklahoma; Notre Dame, Indiana; Spokane, Washington; Tallahassee, Florida; and West Lafayette, Indiana. The four selected regional sites are Des Moines, Iowa; Fresno, California; Kingston, Rhode Island; and Raleigh, North Carolina.

"As a committee we are excited that in 2012 our championship will be hosted by institutions from 14 different conferences," said Marilyn McNeil, vice president and director of athletics at Monmouth University and chair of the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee. "Having this blend of sites is important to the committee as we continue to look for ways to grow our game."

The following first- and second-round sites will host games either Saturday, March 17, and Monday, March 19 or Sunday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 20, 2012 (dates to be determined in June 2011)
Site (Host Institution)
• Hilton Coliseum; Ames, Iowa (Iowa State University)
• Pete Maravich Assembly Center; Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Louisiana State University)
• Stroh Center; Bowling Green, Ohio (Bowling Green State University)
• Arena at Harbor Yard; Bridgeport, Connecticut (Fairfield University)
• Carmichael Arena; Chapel Hill, North Carolina (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)
• Allstate Arena; Chicago, Illinois (DePaul University)
• Comcast Center; College Park, Maryland (University of Maryland, College Park)
• Reed Arena; College Station, Texas (Texas A&M University, College Station)
• Jack Stevens Center; Little Rock, Arkansas (University of Arkansas, Little Rock)
• Memorial Gymnasium; Nashville, Tennessee (Vanderbilt University)
• Ted Constant Center, Norfolk, Virginia (Old Dominion University)
• Lloyd Noble Center; Norman, Oklahoma (University of Oklahoma)
• Joyce Center; Notre Dame, Indiana (University of Notre Dame)
• McCarthey Athletic Center; Spokane, Washington (Gonzaga University)
• Tucker Center; Tallahassee, Florida (Florida State University)
• Mackey Arena; West Lafayette, Indiana (Purdue University)

The following regional sites will host games either Saturday, March 24 and Monday, March 26 or Sunday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 27, 2012 (dates to be determined in June, 2011):
Site (Host Institution)
• Wells Fargo Arena; Des Moines, Iowa (University of Northern Iowa)
• SaveMart Center; Fresno, California (California State University, Fresno)
• The Ryan Center; Kingston, Rhode Island (University of Rhode Island)
• RBC Center; Raleigh, North Carolina (North Carolina State University)

http://bgsufalcons.com/news/2010/10/26/W...01849.aspx


INTERESTING - UNC-Chapel Hill will not be hosting in the Dean Dome but the old facility.

Congrats! It'll be great to have a short trip to watch UT in the tourny!!!

(10-26-2010 09:26 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  Congrats! It'll be great to have a short trip to watch UT in the tourny!!!

We're hosting the NCAA tourney, not the WNIT

(10-26-2010 09:46 PM)Pulltown Falcon Wrote:  

(10-26-2010 09:26 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  Congrats! It'll be great to have a short trip to watch UT in the tourny!!!

We're hosting the NCAA tourney, not the WNIT

I know. It's unfortunate for you guys since you won't be able to see bgSUCKS host a WNIT game.

(10-26-2010 09:53 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  

(10-26-2010 09:46 PM)Pulltown Falcon Wrote:  

(10-26-2010 09:26 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  Congrats! It'll be great to have a short trip to watch UT in the tourny!!!

We're hosting the NCAA tourney, not the WNIT

I know. It's unfortunate for you guys since you won't be able to see bgSUCKS host a WNIT game.

You usually have to MAKE the WNIT in order to host a game, MB&G.

Have a big season and it's a home game. Make it happen.

In women's hoops, they let a tourney team play in its own arena? Seriously?

Is there nothing more refreshing than positive news for the conference being shat upon by petty rivalries?



Stay classy.

(10-27-2010 03:59 AM)axeme Wrote:  In women's hoops, they let a tourney team play in its own arena? Seriously?

Michigan State played in East Lansing last year.

(10-26-2010 08:16 PM)Pulltown Falcon Wrote:  BGSU will host first- and second-round games at the Stroh Center either Saturday, March 17, and Monday, March 19 or Sunday, March 18, and Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Exact dates will be determined in June of 2011, with ticket information to be released at a later time.

The 2011-12 season will be the first year of operation for the Stroh Center, which will serve as the new home for the Falcon men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and gymnastics teams. BGSU’s current facility, Anderson Arena, served as the site for first-round women’s games in 1989, 1993 and 1994.

"We are excited to be selected as a site for the 2012 NCAA Tournament," said BGSU Director of Athletics Greg Christopher. "To host the first- and second-round games in Bowling Green is a testament to our staff and the work they put into the process, and obviously the incredible fan support our community displays for women’s basketball. The games will provide a showcase for the new Stroh Center and for all of BGSU from visiting fans and a national television audience."

In addition to Bowling Green, other first- and second-round sites for 2012, as approved by the Administrative Committee of the NCAA Division I Championships/Sports Management Cabinet, include Ames, Iowa; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Bridgeport, Connecticut; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; College Park, Maryland; College Station, Texas; Little Rock, Arkansas; Nashville, Tennessee; Norfolk, Virginia; Norman, Oklahoma; Notre Dame, Indiana; Spokane, Washington; Tallahassee, Florida; and West Lafayette, Indiana. The four selected regional sites are Des Moines, Iowa; Fresno, California; Kingston, Rhode Island; and Raleigh, North Carolina.

"As a committee we are excited that in 2012 our championship will be hosted by institutions from 14 different conferences," said Marilyn McNeil, vice president and director of athletics at Monmouth University and chair of the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee. "Having this blend of sites is important to the committee as we continue to look for ways to grow our game."

The following first- and second-round sites will host games either Saturday, March 17, and Monday, March 19 or Sunday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 20, 2012 (dates to be determined in June 2011)
Site (Host Institution)
• Hilton Coliseum; Ames, Iowa (Iowa State University)
• Pete Maravich Assembly Center; Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Louisiana State University)
• Stroh Center; Bowling Green, Ohio (Bowling Green State University)
• Arena at Harbor Yard; Bridgeport, Connecticut (Fairfield University)
• Carmichael Arena; Chapel Hill, North Carolina (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)
• Allstate Arena; Chicago, Illinois (DePaul University)
• Comcast Center; College Park, Maryland (University of Maryland, College Park)
• Reed Arena; College Station, Texas (Texas A&M University, College Station)
• Jack Stevens Center; Little Rock, Arkansas (University of Arkansas, Little Rock)
• Memorial Gymnasium; Nashville, Tennessee (Vanderbilt University)
• Ted Constant Center, Norfolk, Virginia (Old Dominion University)
• Lloyd Noble Center; Norman, Oklahoma (University of Oklahoma)
• Joyce Center; Notre Dame, Indiana (University of Notre Dame)
• McCarthey Athletic Center; Spokane, Washington (Gonzaga University)
• Tucker Center; Tallahassee, Florida (Florida State University)
• Mackey Arena; West Lafayette, Indiana (Purdue University)

The following regional sites will host games either Saturday, March 24 and Monday, March 26 or Sunday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 27, 2012 (dates to be determined in June, 2011):
Site (Host Institution)
• Wells Fargo Arena; Des Moines, Iowa (University of Northern Iowa)
• SaveMart Center; Fresno, California (California State University, Fresno)
• The Ryan Center; Kingston, Rhode Island (University of Rhode Island)
• RBC Center; Raleigh, North Carolina (North Carolina State University)

http://bgsufalcons.com/news/2010/10/26/W...01849.aspx


INTERESTING - UNC-Chapel Hill will not be hosting in the Dean Dome but the old facility.

NICE !!!
Good job by your AD...

(10-27-2010 03:59 AM)axeme Wrote:  In women's hoops, they let a tourney team play in its own arena? Seriously?

I bleive that in the past top seeds always played first rounds at home in the women's side of the NCAA.

At any rate, great job by BG's AD. HE has accomplished some great thngs there-getting Stroh, then taking that coup to the next level by grabbing an NCAA game. Pretty exciting stuff. BG is lucky to have him. Surprised he hasn't been picked off by a more athletically prominent school.

(10-27-2010 07:39 AM)H2Oville Rocket Wrote:  

(10-27-2010 03:59 AM)axeme Wrote:  In women's hoops, they let a tourney team play in its own arena? Seriously?

I bleive that in the past top seeds always played first rounds at home in the women's side of the NCAA.

So is this new, then, that they pre-select the 1st-2nd round sites rather than give them to the top seeds? That would be progress.

(10-27-2010 07:54 AM)axeme Wrote:  

(10-27-2010 07:39 AM)H2Oville Rocket Wrote:  

(10-27-2010 03:59 AM)axeme Wrote:  In women's hoops, they let a tourney team play in its own arena? Seriously?

I bleive that in the past top seeds always played first rounds at home in the women's side of the NCAA.

So is this new, then, that they pre-select the 1st-2nd round sites rather than give them to the top seeds? That would be progress.

That's my understanding but then I've been known to misunderstand things.

(10-27-2010 07:39 AM)H2Oville Rocket Wrote:  At any rate, great job by BG's AD. HE has accomplished some great thngs there-getting Stroh, then taking that coup to the next level by grabbing an NCAA game. Pretty exciting stuff. BG is lucky to have him. Surprised he hasn't been picked off by a more athletically prominent school.

:ncaabbs: Factman has been doing his best to make sure that he stays at BGSU.

(10-27-2010 10:08 AM)Pulltown Falcon Wrote:  

(10-27-2010 07:39 AM)H2Oville Rocket Wrote:  At any rate, great job by BG's AD. HE has accomplished some great thngs there-getting Stroh, then taking that coup to the next level by grabbing an NCAA game. Pretty exciting stuff. BG is lucky to have him. Surprised he hasn't been picked off by a more athletically prominent school.

:ncaabbs: Factman has been doing his best to make sure that he stays at BGSU.

Hence my over-the-top admiration of the gentleman (your AD, not factman, but you knew that when I used the modifier "gentleman" )

(10-27-2010 04:48 AM)Rightupinthere Wrote:  Is there nothing more refreshing than positive news for the conference being shat upon by petty rivalries?



Stay classy.

Just doing to others (BGSUcks fans) as they do to us!!!!!!

This is really neat, and will be a great atmosphere for the games, and the place will be rockin' if the Falcons get in. I will try to attend.

(10-27-2010 07:39 AM)H2Oville Rocket Wrote:  

(10-27-2010 03:59 AM)axeme Wrote:  In women's hoops, they let a tourney team play in its own arena? Seriously?

I bleive that in the past top seeds always played first rounds at home in the women's side of the NCAA.

At any rate, great job by BG's AD. HE has accomplished some great thngs there-getting Stroh, then taking that coup to the next level by grabbing an NCAA game. Pretty exciting stuff. BG is lucky to have him. Surprised he hasn't been picked off by a more athletically prominent school.

Congrats.

It should be an exciting time for BG, MAC, esp. if one of our member schools would be fortunate to play there.

BG's women's program should get a nice bit of good publicity.

It doesn't always mean that the host schools are top seeds. Sometimes they are lower seeds when the tourny is at their place. And they put them at homes of possible tourny teams b/c the tourny needs as much attendance help as possible.