ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - This Friday night, September 27th, the
Brock University men's and women's basketball teams will host
the Niagara College Knights at the Bob Davis Gymnasium in the 4th
Annual Peninsula Hoops Classic. Proceeds from the game will go to
United Way.
The games are part of the fourth annual Peninsula Hoops Classic,
which brings the region's two postsecondary institutions together
to benefit a key community organization.
"Brock University is looking forward to the fourth annual
Peninsula Hoops Classic," said Brock Director of
Athletics Robert
Hilson. "This is great community event with proceeds from
the game going to the United Way. Having a strong community
relationship with Niagara College on initiatives likes this
benefits the entire Niagara Region."
"We look forward to another great night of basketball in support
of the United Way," said Matthew Davies, Niagara College's Manager
of Athletics and Recreation. "The opportunity to work closely with
Brock University on behalf of this great cause is one we take great
pride in."
The Peninsula Hoops Classic originated in 2010, and was the first
game played in Niagara College's Welland Campus Athletic Centre.
Since 2010, the event has raised $7,000 for United Way.
NC’s vice president of student external relations Sean
Kennedy has made tonight’s fourth annual Niagara Hoops
Classic a little more interesting - entering into a wager with
Brock’s vice president of finance and administration that
puts both pride and cash on the line.
If Brock wins both games, Kennedy will be forced to don a Brock jersey for a day at work and donate $100 to the United Way. If NC wins both games, Hutchings will do the same. If the games are split, Hutchings and Kennedy will each contribute $100 to the United Way.
Doors will open at 5:30 pm. The women's game will tip off at 6 pm,
with the men's game scheduled for 8pm.
Tickets are available at the door. Prices are $10 for adults and
$5 for students and seniors. Brock students get in for free with
their student card. We also ask fans to wear red and bring a
non-perishable food donation for Community Care.
Prior Peninsula Hoops Classic Results
Women
2011 - Brock 84, Niagara 26
2012 - Brock 84, Niagara 18
Men
2010 - Brock 91, Niagara 59
2011 - Brock 89 Niagara 76
2012 - Niagara 78, Brock 71
