NASSAU, The Bahamas – Penn State women's basketball will participate in the 2023 Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship, Nov. 20 and 22 at the Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, The Bahamas. The two opponents for the Lady Lions and a complete field for the non-bracketed event, along with schedule and broadcast information, will be announced later.
Squads making the trip to the Baha Mar Resort include Columbia (28-6, 12-2 Ivy League in 2022-23), East Carolina (23-10, 11-5 American Athletic), Georgia (22-12, 9-7 Southeastern), Oklahoma State (21-12, 10-8 Big 12), Purdue (19-11, 9-8 Big Ten), Seton Hall (19-15, 10-10 Big East) and USC (21-10, 11-7 Pac-12). Two other teams are still to be named in the 10-team field.
These seven teams all played in a postseason tournament with five advancing to the 2023 NCAA Tournament, East Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma State, Purdue and USC. Columbia and Seton Hall both played in the WNIT, with Columbia finishing as runners up in the event.
HOTEL INFORMATION
A mere 55-minute flight from Florida, Baha Mar opened in 2017 and is home to three iconic brands: Grand Hyatt, SLS and Rosewood. Situated on 1,000 acres overlooking Nassau's famous turquoise ocean waters, the resort destination features more than 2,300 rooms and an abundance of dynamic programming, activities, and amenities including the largest casino in the Caribbean, a state-of-the-art convention center, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, the Caribbean's first and only flagship ESPA spa, a collection of more than 45 restaurants and lounges, and more. The $200 million luxury water park, Baha Bay, debuted in July 2021 as the latest addition to Baha Mar's portfolio of spectacular guest offerings. Set on 15 beachfront acres, Baha Bay has introduced an exciting array of aquatic activities and experiences, alfresco dining, a gaming pavilion, beach club and more.
RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT BAHA MAR
To make reservations at the Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar, click on the following link:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/thebahamas/grand-hyatt-baha-mar/nasgh?corp_id=175084#quickbook
For VIP packages that include rooms, tickets, airport transfers and breakfast vouchers, send an email to info@bdglobalsports.com.
BAHA MAR HOOPS
"Baha Mar Hoops" is the largest regular-season event in the sport of college basketball. Last year, 20 men's and women's team competed in 24 games over 10 days during the Thanksgiving holiday, and 2023 could be even bigger.
The Pink Flamingo Championship is a non-bracketed event featuring some of the top women's programs in the nation. The Bahamas Championship annually features four highly competitive men's teams from "Power" conferences. The Nassau Championship includes eight mid-major NCAA Division I men's programs.
