WESTERN SLAM 2024
From a media release sent by the ENMAX Centre - June 25th, 2024
Western Slam - November 28-30, 2024
On Ice Entertainment in association with the ENMAX Center and the City of Lethbridge are please to announce the 2024 participants!
2024 marks the inaugural Western Slam, an in-season, NCAA D! MTE (multi-team event) tournament.
Each team will play 3 games for a total of 6 games over 3 days. Thanks to our partnership with the Big South all games will be seen on ESPN+
The 2024 Western Slam participants are:
- From the Conference USA - Coach Pettway and the Kennesaw State Owls
- From the Costal Conference – Coach Skerry and the Towson University Tigers
- From the Big West Conference – Coach Turner and the U C Irvine Anteaters
- From the Mid America Conference – Coach Senderoff and the Kent State Golden Flashes
Tentative Schedule
Thursday - game one – Kennesaw vs U C Irvine
Thursday – game two – Towson vs Kent State
Friday – game one – Kennesaw vs Towson
Friday game two – Kent State vs U C Irvine
Saturday- game one – Kennesaw vs Kent State
Saturday game two - Towson vs U C Irvine
“The Big South Conference is excited to sponsor the 2024 Western Slam MTE. With teams from coast to coast in the United States, this promises to be an exciting three days of NCAA Division One basketball. The experience these student-athletes will receive from their time in Lethbridge will be a lifetime memory. The opportunity to travel outside of the United States and compete against the caliber of competition represented in this field will prepare them for success in their respective conferences and also enhance their opportunities for post-season tournament play.” James Holland Senior Associate Commissioner, Big South Conference
“The City of Lethbridge is thrilled to be hosting the 2024 Western Slam in its inaugural year. Lethbridge and surrounding area are basketball enthusiast’s and to have the opportunity to work with the Big South and On Ice Entertainment in bringing Men’s NCAA Division 1 basketball to our community is an honor. This event will showcase top talent and a high caliber of men’s basketball, and with the popularity of the college game we expect a great turnout of fans who are excited to welcome these players and coaches.” Jennifer Norsworthy, Acting General Manager
Full tournament passes are on sale now!
Day Packages to go on sale at a later date.
Posted June 25, 2024