Temple University Athletics
Men's Basketball A-10 Tournament - 2012
HOTEL INFORMATION
ALUMNI & FAN INFORMATION
ARENA INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF GAMES
SELECTION SHOW PARTY
TRAVEL TO THE NCAA TOURNAMENT
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Temple University is proud to have Bally’s Atlantic City as the Official Hotel Headquarter for the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship.
Park Place and Boardwalk
Atlantic City, N.J. 08401-6709
(609) 340-2000
Click Here For Reservations
DIRECTIONS
From Philadelphia and West:
Exit Pennsylvania Turnpike at Valley Forge Exit 24, onto Schuylkill Expressway (Rt. 76) through Philadelphia to the Walt Whitman Bridge, N/S Freeway to the Atlantic City Expressway and follow directly South towards Atlantic City, at the end of the AC Expressway - proceed to the third traffic light, turn left on Pacific Ave. and Bally's Atlantic City is two blocks on the right side.
From New York and North:
Major interstate highways connect with the Garden State Parkway South to Exit 38 Atlantic City Expressway. Follow directly South towards Atlantic City. At the end of the AC Expressway, proceed to the third traffic light, turn left on Pacific Ave. and Bally's Atlantic City is two blocks on the right side.
From Baltimore/Washington, D.C. and South:
Take 1-95 to the Walt Whitman Bridge (Philadelphia). N/S Freeway to the Atlantic City Expressway and follow direct to Atlantic City. From Norfolk area, follow Routes 13 and 9 to Cape May-Lewes Ferry, the Garden State Parkway North to the Atlantic City Expressway. Follow directly South towards Atlantic City. At the end of the AC Expressway, proceed to the third traffic light, turn left on Pacific Ave. and Bally's Atlantic City is two blocks on the right side.
777 Harrah's Blvd
Atlantic City, N.J. 08401
(800) 645-6774
DIRECTIONS
From Philadelphia and West:
Take the Ben Franklin or Walt Whitman Bridge to the North South Freeway (Rte. 42) south, to the Atlantic City Expressway. At the end of the Expressway, take Exit 1 (the Marina Exit) to the Atlantic City Connector. Follow the signs to Harrah's Resort.
From New York and North:
Take NJ Turnpike Exit 11 to the Garden State Parkway. Take Exit 38 to the Atlantic City Expressway. At the end of the Expressway, take Exit 1 (the Marina Exit) to the Atlantic City Connector. Follow the signs to Harrah's Resort.
From Baltimore/Washington, D.C. and South:
Take 1-95 to the Walt Whitman Bridge (Philadelphia). N/S Freeway to the Atlantic City Expressway and follow direct to Atlantic City. From Norfolk area, follow Routes 13 and 9 to Cape May-Lewes Ferry, the Garden State Parkway North to the Atlantic City Expressway. Follow directly South towards Atlantic City. At the end of the Expressway, take Exit 1 (the Marina Exit) to the Atlantic City Connector. Follow the signs to Harrah's Resort.
ALUMNI & FAN INFORMATION:
Looking to cheer on the Owls in the 2012 Men’s Basketball A-10 Tournament?
What an exciting 2011-2012 Temple Men’s Basketball season thus far! Whiting out Xavier, beating Maryland at the Palestra and knocking off Duke at the Wells Fargo Center highlighted a successful campaign that has resulted in an Atlantic 10 regular season championship and a National Top 25 ranking. We look forward to sharing even more success on the court with you in the postseason, as we look to continue our success in Atlantic City!
RECEPTIONS:
A-10 Men's Basketball Tournament Pre-game Party
Come support the Men's Basketball team in the A-10 Tournament for its last year in Atlantic City! Make your game plans now to join Temple alumni, fans and friends for the ultimate Cherry and White party before the Owls' A-10 quarterfinal game on Friday, March 9! For more information and pre-registration, please visit Myowlspace.com/A10pregame12.
Friday, March 9
Time: 10 a.m.
Bally's Atlantic City, sixth floor, Garden Room
Park Place and Boardwalk
Atlantic City, N.J.
$25 per person includes buffet, cash bar and giveaways
$15 per person for Graduate Owl Club members, includes buffet, cash bar and giveaways
Walk-up registration and payment will be accepted at the event.
**Should the Owls advance to the semifinal and finals rounds on Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11 pregame reception(s) will be held in the same location, beginning at 11 AM.
Accompany fellow Owls to the Wild Wild West Casino’s Mountain Bar at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 9th for the Temple Athletics, Young Alumni and Alumni Club of Metropolitan New York Post-Game Happy Hour!
The first 100 attendees will receive a drink ticket good for a complimentary beer, glass of wine or soft drink. The free Happy Hour will take place with either a Temple win or loss, Mountain Bar Happy Hour specials include $3 beers and $2 shots. Must be 21 or older to attend.
For more information and pre-registration, please visit Myowlspace.com.
Please note: Should the Owls advance to the semifinal round on Saturday, March 10th, the post-game reception will be held in the same location, immediately following game 10. Should the Owls advance to the championship game on Sunday, March 11th there will be no post-game reception.
Boardwalk Hall
2301 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, N.J. 08401-6621
(609) 348-7000
DIRECTIONS
Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall is located at the center of the world-famous Boardwalk. The newly renovated arena is bounded by Pacific, Georgia and Mississippi Avenues. West Hall is bound by Florida, Pacific and Georgia Avenues.
By Land
From the north major interstate highways connect with the Garden State Parkway south. Take exit 38 to the Atlantic City Expressway. From the south, I-95 to Delaware Memorial Bridge to Route 40 to Route 322, or via Lewes, Delaware, take the Cape May-Lewes Ferry to Garden State Parkway North, to Atlantic City Expressway. The Atlantic City Expressway takes you right into Atlantic City. Follow signs for Pacific Avenue on the foot of the Expressway. Make a right onto Pacific Avenue; Boardwalk Hall is located on the left next to Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino.
By Rail
The NJ Transit Rail Terminal is directly adjacent to the Atlantic City Convention Center and connects Atlantic City to Philadelphia at 30th Street Station and Amtrak's Northeast corridor lines. For more information, call 1-800-ACTRAIN, or visit their website at www.njtransit.com.
ACES (Atlantic City Express Service), a joint venture of Borgata, Caesars and Harrah's Resort, is offering light rail service between New York's Penn Station and the Atlantic City Rail Terminal. Express trains will operate on weekends. Multi-level rail cars offer passengers comfortable leather seating, private lounge, food and beverage kiosks. For schedules and ticket pricing, visit acestrain.com.
By Air
Atlantic City International Airport (ACIA) is an easy 20-minute drive from Atlantic City. Scheduled carriers servicing ACIA include Spirit Airlines (1-800-772-7117) and Delta Airlines (1-800-221-1212). Philadelphia International Airport is about 60 minutes away. For more information about Atlantic City International Airport, visit www.acairport.com.
SEATING CHART
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SCHEDULE OF GAMES:
Schedule for the 2012 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Conference
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First Round Game 2: #12 Charlotte at #5 Saint Joseph's Game 3: #10 Richmond at #7 La Salle
Game 4: #11 George Washington at #6 Dayton |
Semifinal Round Doubleheader Game 10: Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 - 3:30 p.m. |
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Quarterfinal Round Doubleheaders Game 6: #6 St. Bonaventure vs. Winner Game 2 - 2:30 p.m. Game 7: #2 Saint Louis vs. Winner Game 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Game 8: #3 Xavier vs. Winner Game 4 - 7 p.m. |
Final Round |
NCAA SELECTION SHOW PARTY:
2012 TEMPLE MEN’S BASKETBALL SELECTION SHOW PARTY
Sunday, March 11 from 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Temple University Main Campus
Fox-Gittis Room (Liacouras Center Lobby)
*** Join the spirit squad, pep band and fellow Temple fans as we find out the Men's Basketball team's placement and seeding in the upcoming NCAA Tournament! The Men's Selection Show airs LIVE at 6 PM. ***
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WANT TO TRAVEL TO THE NCAA TOURNAMENT?:
To allow the Owl Club to better assist you in planning for your 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament postseason travel, please take a moment to complete the Anthony Travel & Temple Athletics Inquiry Form in its entirety (inquiry will take only a minute)!
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Official Temple University and basketball merchandise can be purchased online through the Temple University Bookstore.
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