January 11, 2006
Contact: Cory Blackson, Sports Information Director

ODAC and USA South Announce Senior Basketball Challenge

(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.) - The Old Dominion Athletic Conference and the USA South Athletic Conference announced today a partnership to conduct an ODAC/USA South Senior Basketball Challenge.  Each institution of the ODAC and the USA South with seniors on its roster will have a representative in the event.  

The ODAC and the USA South will alternate hosting the event with the USA South hosting the inaugural event March 22, 2006 at the Grant Center on the campus of Averett University in Danville, Va.  The conferences have united to conduct this exciting event to promote sportsmanship.  The ODAC and the USA South both place strong emphasis on sportsmanship at their athletic events.

Rita Wiggs, USA South Commissioner stated, "The USA South is pleased to be the host for the initial Senior Basketball Challenge between our two conferences.  The emphasis of the evening will be sportsmanship, respect and fair play.  Student-athletes are some of our most visible institutional representatives and this game will provide a valuable reward for our seniors as they expand collegiality through intercollegiate athletic competition."

"This is a great opportunity for both the ODAC and the USA South student-athletes to showcase their talents on the court -spotlighting conference-wide emphasis on sportsmanship and fair play," said ODAC Commissioner Brad Bankston.  "These seniors will be provided an additional opportunity to extend the hand of collegiate competition.  The league is excited to be involved in this valuable opportunity for our basketball student-athletes and looks forward to hosting this event in March 2007 on the campus of an ODAC member institution."

The 2006 ODAC/USA South Senior Basketball Challenge will get underway at 6 p.m. with the women's game followed by the men's game at 8 p.m.  Tickets will be $3 for adults and students will be admitted free with a valid student ID.