Baylor WBB’s Contest Against UCLA Featured in Coretta Scott King Classic

[Pirtle, Colin]

BAYLOR ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS – Sept. 24, 2024

Baylor WBB’s Contest Against UCLA Featured in Coretta Scott King Classic
Bears battle with Bruins on MLK Day, airing nationally on FOX
For more information contact: Colin Pirtle; 940-564-0351, colin_pirtle1 at baylor.edu<mailto:colin_pirtle1 at baylor.edu>

NEWARK, N.J. – Baylor women’s basketball’s game against the UCLA Bruins on January 20 will be featured as part of the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic at the Prudential Center, FOX Sports, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) and Playfly Sports announced Tuesday afternoon.

Airing nationally on FOX, the games will take place at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT, with matchups of UCLA vs. Baylor and Texas vs. Maryland on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Coretta Scott King Classic was formed to honor the legacy of Mrs. King and celebrate female empowerment in sports. This is the first time the names of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King have been licensed for a sporting event.

“We are very honored to have the opportunity to compete in the first-ever Coretta Scott King Classic in Newark. It is a privilege to honor such a powerful woman and her family on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year as we play to celebrate their legacy of courage and commitment to social justice. Getting a chance to test ourselves on a national stage against an elite Bruin team will provide valuable experience for us in March. I can’t wait to see our fans in the northeast take over the Prudential Center.”

The Bears have won six of the previous seven matchups against UCLA and lead the series 7-3 in the 10 all-time contests. January’s game will be the first between the two teams at a neutral site.

Tickets for the Coretta Scott King Classic are on sale now through the Prudential Center Box Office<https://www.prucenter.com/box-office> and Ticketmaster<https://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/16847?_gl=1*13jbwcy*_gcl_au*OTY3NTg1ODczLjE3MjcxMTc5NTA.*_ga*MjA3NDU5NzY5OC4xNzI3MTE3OTUw*_ga_G547W8RM2P*MTcyNzExNzk0OS4xLjEuMTcyNzExNzk2Mi40Ny4wLjA.>. Premium seating options are also available online<http://prucenter.com/premium>.

Baylor women's basketball is presented by Central National Bank, a family-owned, independent bank headquartered in Waco, Texas, that provides uniquely personal service while simultaneously embracing the latest developments in banking technology.

To stay up to date, follow the team on its official Facebook, X and Instagram accounts: @BaylorWBB.

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Colin Pirtle | Associate Director of Athletics Communications (WBB, WTEN)
Department of Athletics | Baylor University
C: 940-564-0351

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