ESPN Announces MAAC Netflex Games for February 10
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EDISON, NJ – ESPN has announced the two Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball netflex matchups for Friday, February 10. On ESPNU, Monmouth University will face Manhattan College at Draddy Gymnasium in Riverdale, NY at 9:00 p.m. Niagara University takes on Canisius College on ESPN3 at 9:00 p.m. at the Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY for the second installment of the “Battle of the Bridge.”
Monmouth University and Manhattan will meet for the second time in the 2016-17 season. Both schools play today, January 20 at 7pm on ESPN3. The Hawks are currently 6-2 in the MAAC and 14-5 overall. The Jaspers are 2-6 in the MAAC and 7-12 overall.
Niagara University and Canisius College will square off for the second time this season. The two teams first meet on Monday, January 23 at 7pm at the Gallagher Center on the campus of Niagara University. The Purple Eagles are currently 2-6 in the MAAC and 5-14 overall. The Griffs are 5-3 in conference play and 12-7 overall.
The MAAC telecast schedule will feature 10 netflex games during the 2016-17 season. The netflex format allows ESPN to pick any game on schedule for the selected date to air on the designated platform (ESPN2, ESPNU, or ESPN3). ESPN will announce which game has been selected for the wildcard telecast 21 days out. The format enables the MAAC and ESPN flexibility to showcase the best possible matchups.
The 2016-17 MAAC season culminates at the 2017 MAAC Basketball Championships, March 2-6 at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY. The 2017 MAAC Men’s Basketball Championship Game will take place on Monday, March 6 at 9:00 p.m. and will air live on ESPN/2 with the winner earning the leagues automatic bid to the NCAA Championship.
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