Aggies Face Longhorns in Battle 4 Atlantis Opening Round
Aug 06, 2015 | Men's Basketball
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas – The Texas A&M men's basketball team will face off against Texas during the opening round of the 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis (Nov. 25-27) at Paradise Island, Bahamas, as the bracket for the event was revealed Thursday by ESPN.
The tournament's first day features four games, beginning with the below matchups, with all game times to be determined at a later date:
Game 1: Gonzaga vs. Washington (ESPN)
Game 2: UNC-Charlotte vs. Syracuse (ESPN)
Game 3: Texas A&M vs. Texas (AXS TV)
Game 4: Michigan vs. Connecticut (AXS TV)
The Aggies and Longhorns have a lengthy history on the hardwood, with Texas standing out as A&M's most common opponent at 222 all-time meetings in men's basketball. The two schools, whose home arenas are separated by just 86 miles, played annually as members of the Southwest Conference and the Big 12 Conference from 1917 through 2012, when the Aggies joined the Southeastern Conference.
Texas becomes the fourth school from the Big 12 that Texas A&M will face in non-conference play during the 2015-16 campaign, joining the trio of Kansas State (Dec. 12), Baylor (Dec. 19) and Iowa State (Jan. 30), who will make visits to Reed Arena this season.
As part of Atlantis' multiyear TV agreements for media rights with ESPN and AXS TV, all 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis games will be aired live on ESPN, ESPN2 and AXS TV. The entirety of the 12-game tournament will take place in Atlantis' Imperial Arena, the unique and impressive 3,900-seat arena.
On Thursday, November 26, the second round of games will air as follows:
Game 5: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 3 (ESPN)
Game 6: Winner of Game 4 vs. Winner of Game 2 (ESPN)
Game 7: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 3 (AXS TV)
Game 8: Loser of Game 4 vs. Loser of Game 2 (AXS TV)
On Friday, November 27, the tournament's final games will be available on each network as outlined below:
Game 9 (3rd Place): Loser of Game 5 vs. Loser of Game 6 (ESPN)
Championship Game: Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 6 (ESPN)
Game 11: Winner of Game 7 vs. Winner of Game 8 (AXS TV)
Game 12: Loser of Game 7 vs. Loser of Game 8 (AXS TV)
AXS TV is available nationally on AT&T U-verse (channel 1106), DIRECTV (channel 340), DISH (channel 167), Verizon FiOS (channel 569) as well as Charter, Comcast/Xfinity, Suddenlink and other cable, satellite and telco providers. The network is also distributed in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Go to axs.tv/subscribe for local listings.
The reigning champion of Battle 4 Atlantis, Wisconsin, secured their title on Friday, November 28, 2014 after defeating Oklahoma in a 69-56 win. The 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis welcomes an eight-team field with a combined six NCAA Championship titles, 181 NCAA Tournament appearances, 22 Final Four Appearances, and more than 32 Sweet Sixteen appearances.
Atlantis, Paradise Island is not only home to the world's largest open-air marine habitat, but also a half-million dollar temporary arena with state-of-the-art regulation facilities, located at the epicenter of the famous resort. Atlantis offers guests extraordinary accommodations, a 141-acre adrenaline-inducing waterscape with slides and river rides, one of the most interactive casinos in the Caribbean, and a variety of fine and fast dining designed to please every palate.
Battle 4 Atlantis tickets and travel packages can be booked by calling 1-800-Atlantis or Battle4Atlantis.com. Fans can follow along using the hashtag #Battle4Atlantis on social media, as well.
The tournament's first day features four games, beginning with the below matchups, with all game times to be determined at a later date:
Game 1: Gonzaga vs. Washington (ESPN)
Game 2: UNC-Charlotte vs. Syracuse (ESPN)
Game 3: Texas A&M vs. Texas (AXS TV)
Game 4: Michigan vs. Connecticut (AXS TV)
The Aggies and Longhorns have a lengthy history on the hardwood, with Texas standing out as A&M's most common opponent at 222 all-time meetings in men's basketball. The two schools, whose home arenas are separated by just 86 miles, played annually as members of the Southwest Conference and the Big 12 Conference from 1917 through 2012, when the Aggies joined the Southeastern Conference.
Texas becomes the fourth school from the Big 12 that Texas A&M will face in non-conference play during the 2015-16 campaign, joining the trio of Kansas State (Dec. 12), Baylor (Dec. 19) and Iowa State (Jan. 30), who will make visits to Reed Arena this season.
As part of Atlantis' multiyear TV agreements for media rights with ESPN and AXS TV, all 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis games will be aired live on ESPN, ESPN2 and AXS TV. The entirety of the 12-game tournament will take place in Atlantis' Imperial Arena, the unique and impressive 3,900-seat arena.
On Thursday, November 26, the second round of games will air as follows:
Game 5: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 3 (ESPN)
Game 6: Winner of Game 4 vs. Winner of Game 2 (ESPN)
Game 7: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 3 (AXS TV)
Game 8: Loser of Game 4 vs. Loser of Game 2 (AXS TV)
On Friday, November 27, the tournament's final games will be available on each network as outlined below:
Game 9 (3rd Place): Loser of Game 5 vs. Loser of Game 6 (ESPN)
Championship Game: Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 6 (ESPN)
Game 11: Winner of Game 7 vs. Winner of Game 8 (AXS TV)
Game 12: Loser of Game 7 vs. Loser of Game 8 (AXS TV)
AXS TV is available nationally on AT&T U-verse (channel 1106), DIRECTV (channel 340), DISH (channel 167), Verizon FiOS (channel 569) as well as Charter, Comcast/Xfinity, Suddenlink and other cable, satellite and telco providers. The network is also distributed in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Go to axs.tv/subscribe for local listings.
The reigning champion of Battle 4 Atlantis, Wisconsin, secured their title on Friday, November 28, 2014 after defeating Oklahoma in a 69-56 win. The 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis welcomes an eight-team field with a combined six NCAA Championship titles, 181 NCAA Tournament appearances, 22 Final Four Appearances, and more than 32 Sweet Sixteen appearances.
Atlantis, Paradise Island is not only home to the world's largest open-air marine habitat, but also a half-million dollar temporary arena with state-of-the-art regulation facilities, located at the epicenter of the famous resort. Atlantis offers guests extraordinary accommodations, a 141-acre adrenaline-inducing waterscape with slides and river rides, one of the most interactive casinos in the Caribbean, and a variety of fine and fast dining designed to please every palate.
Battle 4 Atlantis tickets and travel packages can be booked by calling 1-800-Atlantis or Battle4Atlantis.com. Fans can follow along using the hashtag #Battle4Atlantis on social media, as well.
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