Manhattan Championship Central | MAAC Championship Central
Women's Bracket | Men's Bracket | Times Union Center
Albany, NY - The 2019 MAAC Basketball Championships will take place from Thursday, March 7 - Monday, March 11, at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY. Below is a listing of all events that will be taking place throughout the week.
The women earned the No. 6 seed and will open play against No. 11 Saint Peter's on Thursday, March 7 at 1:30 pm. With a win, Manhattan will play No. 3 Marist on Saturday, March 9 at 12:00 pm. The Jaspers would then play on Sunday, March 10 at 1:30 pm with the Championship game tabbed for Monday, March 11 at 2:30 pm.
The men earned the No. 7 seed and will square off with No. 10 Fairfield on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 pm. With a victory, the Jaspers will play in the quarterfinals against No. 2 Canisius on Friday, March 8 at 9:30 pm. With a victory, Manhattan would play in the semifinals on Sunday, March 10 at 8:30 pm with the Championship slated for Monday, March 11 at 9:00 pm.
There will be a meet-up for all fans between the games at City Beer Hall at 4:30 pm, located on 42 Howard St, Albany, NY 12207.
Tickets to the women's opener against Saint Peter's can be purchased by clicking HERE while tickets for the men's opener against Fairfield can be obtained by clicking HERE.
Thursday, March 7
* Manhattan WBB vs. Saint Peter's: 1:30 pm | Tickets
* Manhattan MBB vs. Fairfield: 7:00 pm | Tickets
Friday, March 8
* MAAC Spirit Squad Showcase (Washington Avenue Armory): 9:00 am-11:00 am
* Both the Manhattan Cheerleading and Dance Teams will be performing
* MAAC Band Jam (Times Union Center Atrium): 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
*The Manhattan Pep Band will be performing
Saturday, March 9:
* Bounce To The Arena (Albany City Hall): 9:30 am-10:30 am
* Click HERE for more details
Monday, March 11
* Hannaford MAAC-n-Cheese Fest (Albany Capital Center): 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
The fourth annual Hannaford MAAC-n-Cheese Fest, the official fan festival of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Men's and Women's Basketball Championships, will follow the MAAC Women's Basketball Championship at 2:30 pm and take place prior to the MAAC Men's Basketball Championship which tips off at 9:00 pm. Both games will be held at the Times Union Center, which is connected by walkway to the Albany Capital Center.
During the Hannaford MAAC-n-Cheese Fest, fans will have the opportunity to sample gourmet mac-n-cheese dishes from numerous local restaurants, including: 677 Prime; City Beer Hall; City Squire; Druthers; New World Bistro Bar; Public House 42; The Tipsy Moose; Valente's; and Wellington's. Guests will also enjoy craft beer and wine selections at the Saratoga Eagle Craft Beer Garden.
Additional restaurants interested in participating in the Hannaford MAAC-n-Cheese Fest are invited to contact Brooke Bardack via email at
bbardack@edlewi.com or by phone at 518-221-9876.
"Hannaford is excited to once again be a part of this outstanding event, which serves as the signature fan attraction of the MAAC Basketball Championships in downtown Albany. This is a great lineup of restaurants and fans are certainly in store for delicious mac-n-cheese dishes," said Hannaford Supermarkets Community Relations Specialist Brian Fabre. "We encourage both basketball and mac-n-cheese fans to join us for a fun evening on MAAC Championship Monday."
Tickets for the Hannaford MAAC-n-Cheese Fest are available at
www.albanyfanfest.com. Fans can save $2 per set of sampling tickets with advance purchase. Tickets purchased in advance are $8 and entitle guests to five samples of mac-n-cheese. Tasting tickets will also be available at the door for $10 (cash only).
Craft beer and wine tasting tickets will be $5 for three samples and are available exclusively at the event (cash only; must be at least 21 years old with a valid ID).
The Hannaford MAAC-n-Cheese Fest will also feature free family-friendly activities and entertainment, including face painting, balloon artists, inflatables and music from a DJ.
Sponsors of the Hannaford MAAC-n-Cheese Fest include Hannaford Supermarkets, New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), SEFCU, Saratoga Eagle, Dunkin', AYCO, Pioneer Bank, Albany Capital Center, Total Events, ESPN 104.5 WTMM and NewsChannel 13.
For more information about the Hannaford MAAC-n-Cheese Fest, visit
www.albanyfanfest.com.
