DETROIT (9/19/2017) -- The District Detroit College Basketball Showcase has announced adjustments to its tip times and television schedule. The inaugural college basketball games at the state-of-the-art Little Caesars Arena in Detroit will air Saturday, December 16 on ESPNU. The opening game between Detroit Mercy and Michigan will tip at Noon ET while the Oakland versus Michigan State tilt will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET.
THE DISTRICT DETROIT BASKETBALL SHOWCASE SCHEDULE | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
12 p.m. ET – Detroit Mercy v. Michigan (ESPNU)
2:30 p.m. ET – Oakland v. Michigan State (ESPNU)
The event's opener between Michigan and Detroit Mercy, will be the first college basketball game at Little Caesars Arena – paying homage to the first event at Joe Louis Arena on Dec. 12, 1979 – and renews an in-state rivalry that was last played in 2014. The Wolverines reached the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 a year ago while up-and-coming Detroit Mercy welcomes back Horizon League Freshman of the Year
Corey Allen.
The second game of the doubleheader features a Michigan State team that will enter the season as a consensus top-five team in the nation and defending Horizon League regular season champion and 25-game winner Oakland. The two intrastate foes have met on the hardwood in 11 of the past 12 seasons, with this year's matchup marking the sixth consecutive season the two programs will face off.
The District Detroit also will host a home game for the NFL's Detroit Lions December 16 at 4:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to download The District Detroit Mobile App presented by XFINITY, available now in the App Store and Google Play Store. Before leaving home, fans can use the app to find events in The District Detroit, purchase tickets and parking, and even find the best route to parking lots and venues.
Little Caesars Arena, home to the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and NBA's Detroit Pistons, has already been tabbed to host a number of marquee college basketball events, including the Horizon League Men's and Women's Basketball Championships and NCAA Men's Basketball Championship First and Second Round games in 2018 and 2021.
TICKET INFORMATION
One ticket is good for both games. Tickets can be purchased at
OlympiaEntertainment.com, The Fox Theatre and Little Caesars Arena box offices (without service charge) and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call 800-745-3000. For additional information, call 313-471-6611.
ABOUT LITTLE CAESARS ARENA
Home to the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons and other sports and entertainment events, concerts, family shows and community functions, the new Little Caesars Arena will feature a dramatic arena bowl, proximity to the action and great sight lines. Rich with the tradition of the Original Six™ Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Pistons and Detroit's incredible musical heritage, Little Caesars Arena will also feature state-of-the-art technology and fan amenities.
