WBB to Compete in 2015 Women's Cancun Challenge
2/18/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
FORT COLLINS, COLO. - The Seton Hall University women's basketball team will compete in the 2015 Women's Cancun Challenge, held Nov. 26-28, at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya near Cancun, Mexico, it was announced Wednesday.
The Pirates are one of 10 teams that will be heading down to the Hard Rock Hotel next Thanksgiving, and Seton Hall will play two games in the six-team Riviera Division, which includes with Georgia Tech, High Point, Northern Iowa, NC State and UAB. The full tournament schedule will be released later this spring. It will be the first time in school history the Pirates will compete at the Cancun Challenge.
"We're pleased to announce another outstanding field in 2015 with all games being played at the beautiful, all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya," said women's Cancun Challenge director Renee Carlson. "This is a special event for teams and fans and is played in an incredible ocean-front setting in Mexico. Fans making the trip down to cheer on their school will be able to watch great competition while enjoying the warm climate and beautiful beaches of the Riviera Maya."
The Cancun Challenge is one of the premier basketball events held each year and was rated as a top-five preseason tournament by Sports Illustrated in 2014. Teams stay and play at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The resort's convention center ballroom is converted into an arena, which provides fans a special close-up view of the games. Once arriving to the hotel, teams and fans are treated to a spectacular all-inclusive rock star vacation with games, practices, unlimited dining and drinks, world-class entertainment and fun all in one location.
Located just off the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya offers the ultimate vacation for guests of all ages with both the adults-only and family friendly resort experiences. With a combined 1,264 ultra-posh and lavishly appointed guestrooms boasting balcony, terrace views or new, expansive sky terrace options with picturesque views, hydro tubs in each room, world-class shopping and endless style, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya is nothing short of the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Complete with expansive outdoor pools and private beach, this all-inclusive escape offers nine world-class restaurants and eight bars and lounges
Seating is limited for this exclusive event, and all fans should book land travel packages through Triple Crown Sports for admission into games in Mexico. Travel packages are the only way to guarantee admission to games at this time. For travel package information, contact Sarah Sullivan by phone at 970-672-0533 or by email at sarah@triplecrownsports.com, or visit the website at www.cancunchallenge.net.
