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It’s been a sweet season for the Phoenix women’s basketball program. Can the Phoenix keep the momentum rolling and make a return to the Sweet 16? One game at a time, starting with the Horizon League quarterfinal March 7. A win would see the Phoenix hosting the semi-finals and championship Friday, March 9 and Sunday, March 11, respectively.
Get in the game. Buy tickets here.
Get fired-up for the tournament. Watch this “Phoenomenal” video that captures the essence of college athletics at Green Bay.
The annual basketball Alumni Day for men’s and women’s basketball always draws a crowd. Events included a pre- and post-game reception for all Phoenix alumni, throwback jerseys for the youth, and alumni introductions at halftime. The Phoenix beat the Bulldogs 80-68 in front of its largest crowd of the season.
The UW-Green Bay women’s basketball alumni gathered on Saturday, Feb. 11 to celebrate more than 35 years of excellence. Events included an Alumni Game, halftime introductions with the Special Olympians on campus for the day, a post-game reception, and more.
To see more photos from these events, visit the Alumni Photo Gallery.
Legendary UW-Green Bay men’s basketball coach Dick Bennett spent some time at UWGB recently. The Phoenix Hall of Famer and current head coach Brian Wardle discussed a variety of topics, including Bennett’s recent visit with the men’s and women’s basketball staffs, the history of the program and the task of building a program and creating an identity. Click here to see the video.
The Phoenix basketball season is right around the corner. Both teams open with exhibition games in early November.
For highlights of your favorite sports, as well as ticket packages and more go to www.greenbayphoenix.com.
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After moving into sole possession of first place in the Horizon League standings, the No. 21/17 Green Bay (20-1, 9-0 HL) women’s basketball team tips off it’s second half of league play this weekend.
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Join fellow UW-Green Bay alumni at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Centercourt Pub & Grille in Milwaukee to get fired up for the big game as the Phoenix men take on rival UWM.
Bring friends and family. There is no charge — simply RSVP via e-mail to alumni@uwgb.edu with “BB pre-game” in the subject line.
After the pre-game reception, head on over to the game! Tip off is at 2 p.m. Need a ticket and want to sit with fellow alums and fans? Contact Marilyn McCarey, UWGB Athletics Ticket Director at (920) 465-5125, or mccareym@uwgb.edu.
The Phoenix men’s soccer team won the Horizon League and receives an NCAA bid for the second straight year… Phoenix men’s basketball coach Brian Wardle “steals” a couple of recruits… the Phoenix women’s basketball team is picked to win the Horizon League, again.
Read the stories, watch the video, purchase the tickets (including plenty of reasonably priced packages) at www.greenbayphoenix.com.
Come watch the big showdown between UW-Green Bay and the Marquette men’s basketball teams at 8 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
There is a special offer going on for UW-Green Bay alumni.
For $50, you can enjoy the game from frontier club seating, snacks, soda and cash bar.
If you are interested in tickets, call Becky at the Bradley Center: (414) 227-0449.
The schedules are out for the 2010-11 men’s and women’s basketball seasons.
The men will kick off at home against Minnesota Duluth at the Kress Center on Nov. 13. The women face Bucky and the rest of the Badgers for their regular-season opener at the Kress Center on Nov. 18. Get ready for an exciting season!
To view full schedules or to get caught up on all of your other favorite Phoenix teams, go to www.greenbayphoenix.com.
Phoenix Fan Fest will take place Saturday, Nov. 13, from 1-5 p.m. at the Kress Events Center. The event will include numerous activities, including inflatables, face painting, balloons, games, an appearance from Phlash the Phoenix and opportunities for autographs from your favorite Green Bay student-athletes. Kids who attend Phoenix Fan Fest will receive free admission to the 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 men’s basketball game. Athletics will be hosting a number of events at the Kress Events Center during UW-Green Bay’s Family Weekend, Nov. 12-14, including the volleyball team’s season finale against UIC on Friday, Nov. 12.
For more information about this event visit www.greenbayphoenix.com.
For the first time in history, both the men’s and women’s Phoenix basketball teams defeated in-state rivals, the UW-Madison Badgers. Both Phoenix teams appear to be headed for a super season. As of this printing the women are undefeated and rank 23rd in the nation. Oh, and don’t forget about swimming! The women are 10-1 with only five meets left before the Horizon championships in February. For everything Green Bay athletics, click on www.greenbayphoenix.com/.
Join fellow alumni and friends at a post-game reception held in conjunction with the Phoenix vs. the Panthers men’s basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, in Milwaukee. The reception is from 3-5 p.m. at Buck Bradley’s.
Want to sit with fellow alumni and friends at the game? Call the UW-Green Bay ticketing office at (920) 465-2625.