Alabama, Creighton Garner National Attention
NICEVILLE, FLA — With the inaugural Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament less than a month away, two participating teams – Alabama and Creighton – are garnering national attention. Crieghton will open the 2024-25 season ranked No. 20 in the Preseason USA Today/Coaches Poll. Earlier this month Creighton was slotted No. 21 in the Associated Press (AP) Preseason Top-25. Alabama landed at No. 24 on the Preseason Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll. Syracuse received one vote in the first Associated
Opening Round Games Disclosed For Inaugural Emerald Coast Classic Women’s Tournament
NICEVILLE, FLA. — Game matchups for the inaugural Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament were announced by Global Sports Tuesday. Eight teams will compete Nov. 25-26 in the tournament which will be held at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College. Championships will be determined in two brackets. Alabama, Alabama State, Clemson and UAB will play in the Bay Bracket. Creighton, Missouri, Syracuse and Wichita State comprise the Beach Bracket. Clemson will face UAB in a semifinal round game at 11 a.m. central time on
Field Set For Inaugural Emerald Coast Classic Women’s Tournament
NICEVILLE, FLA. — NCAA Tournament second-round participants Alabama, Creighton and Syracuse headline an eight-team field in the inaugural Emerald Coast Classic Women’s Basketball Tournament, presented by Global Sports. Alabama State, UAB, Clemson, Missouri and Wichita State also are competing in the tournament. Championships will be determined in two brackets. Alabama, Alabama State, Clemson and UAB will play in the Bay Bracket. Creighton, Missouri, Syracuse and Wichita State comprise the Beach Bracket. Games will be played Nov. 25 and 26 at Raider Arena
