QU Men's Basketball Draws Colorado In First Round Of 2017 Paradise Jam
4/18/2017 2:05:00 PM | Men's Basketball
HAMDEN, Conn. - The Quinnipiac men's basketball team will take on Colorado in the first round of the 2017 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam, it was announced today by the tournament directors.
Quinnipiac will be making its second appearance at the Paradise Jam after a memorable trip in 2012. The Bobcats, who were members of the Northeast Conference at the time, defeated current MAAC rival Iona 98-92 in overtime in the opening round. Quinnipiac then went to double overtime in the semifinals against state rival Connecticut before falling 89-83, after the Huskies rallied to tie the game in regulation.
The Bobcats will be facing Colorado for the first time in program history. Quinnipiac's only previous matchups against the Pac-12 Conference came in a three-game series with Oregon State, including a home 60-52 win over the Beavers in 2014-15.
This past winter, Quinnipiac participated in another big early-season tournament at the AdvoCare Invitational in Orlando, Florida, where the Bobcats faced Gonzaga, Seton Hall and Indiana State. Quinnipiac battled then-No. 11 Gonzaga to a standstill for the first 15 minutes before falling 82-62 and defeated Indiana State 80-77 in the seventh-place game. Gonzaga went on to earn a No. 1 national ranking and reach the national championship game, narrowly falling to North Carolina.
Nov. 17, 2017
Mercer vs. Liberty
Drexel vs. Houston
Quinnipiac vs. Colorado
Drake vs. Wake Forest
Nov. 18, 2017
Loser #1 vs. Loser #2
Loser #3 vs. Loser #4
Nov. 19, 2017
Winner #1 vs. Winner #2
Winner #3 vs. Winner #4
Nov. 20, 2017
7th Place Game
5th Place Game
3rd Place Game
Championship Game
Quinnipiac will be making its second appearance at the Paradise Jam after a memorable trip in 2012. The Bobcats, who were members of the Northeast Conference at the time, defeated current MAAC rival Iona 98-92 in overtime in the opening round. Quinnipiac then went to double overtime in the semifinals against state rival Connecticut before falling 89-83, after the Huskies rallied to tie the game in regulation.
The Bobcats will be facing Colorado for the first time in program history. Quinnipiac's only previous matchups against the Pac-12 Conference came in a three-game series with Oregon State, including a home 60-52 win over the Beavers in 2014-15.
This past winter, Quinnipiac participated in another big early-season tournament at the AdvoCare Invitational in Orlando, Florida, where the Bobcats faced Gonzaga, Seton Hall and Indiana State. Quinnipiac battled then-No. 11 Gonzaga to a standstill for the first 15 minutes before falling 82-62 and defeated Indiana State 80-77 in the seventh-place game. Gonzaga went on to earn a No. 1 national ranking and reach the national championship game, narrowly falling to North Carolina.
Eight men's and eight women's teams will compete in the 18th annual Paradise Jam at the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The men's tournament, held Friday, Nov. 17 through Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, features Colorado, Drake, Drexel, Houston, Liberty, Mercer, Quinnipiac, and Wake Forest. Teams will compete in a bracket-style tournament over the four-day event.
Mercer will tip off against Liberty in the opening game of the 2017 men's Paradise Jam. Drexel and Houston face each other in the second game of the afternoon session, before Quinnipiac and Colorado compete in the first game of the evening session. Drake and Wake Forest will conclude opening-day action in the final matchup of the day. The Quinnipiac-Colorado winner will face the Drake-Wake Forest winner in the semifinals on Sunday, Nov. 19. Game times and viewing options will be announced at a later date.
About Paradise Jam
All games will be played at the Sports and Fitness Center at the University of the Virgin Islands campus. The $11-million Sports and Fitness Center was built in 2001 with a capacity of 3,500, and recently underwent renovations including a new hardwood floor, new scoreboard, and fiber-optic internet connectivity.
For more information, visit www.paradisejam.com. Fans interested in traveling to the 2017 Paradise Jam can visit www.paradisejam.com/travel.
Complete ScheduleMercer will tip off against Liberty in the opening game of the 2017 men's Paradise Jam. Drexel and Houston face each other in the second game of the afternoon session, before Quinnipiac and Colorado compete in the first game of the evening session. Drake and Wake Forest will conclude opening-day action in the final matchup of the day. The Quinnipiac-Colorado winner will face the Drake-Wake Forest winner in the semifinals on Sunday, Nov. 19. Game times and viewing options will be announced at a later date.
About Paradise Jam
All games will be played at the Sports and Fitness Center at the University of the Virgin Islands campus. The $11-million Sports and Fitness Center was built in 2001 with a capacity of 3,500, and recently underwent renovations including a new hardwood floor, new scoreboard, and fiber-optic internet connectivity.
For more information, visit www.paradisejam.com. Fans interested in traveling to the 2017 Paradise Jam can visit www.paradisejam.com/travel.
Nov. 17, 2017
Mercer vs. Liberty
Drexel vs. Houston
Quinnipiac vs. Colorado
Drake vs. Wake Forest
Nov. 18, 2017
Loser #1 vs. Loser #2
Loser #3 vs. Loser #4
Nov. 19, 2017
Winner #1 vs. Winner #2
Winner #3 vs. Winner #4
Nov. 20, 2017
7th Place Game
5th Place Game
3rd Place Game
Championship Game
Friday, February 06
Wednesday, January 21
Monday, November 24
Tuesday, September 30
