University of North Texas Athletics
San Juan Shootout Moved To Daytona Beach
10/4/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
DENTON -- Due to infrastructure damage caused by Hurricane Maria, the North Texas women's basketball team's Thanksgiving weekend trip to the San Juan Shootout in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been moved to Daytona Beach, Florida.
The Mean Green will play at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday Nov. 24.
"After listening to our employees and partners at Mario Morales Coliseum, Charter Coach and the Intercontinental Hotel, we have decided to move the San Juan Shootout to the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida," said Sport Tours President Lee Frederick in a statement. "They are not confident that our event can be run in November at the high level we all expect."
North Texas is still scheduled to play Coastal Carolina and the University of Detroit Mercy. With the location change, however, the dates of each game have been moved up one day.
Fans who purchased travel packages to Puerto Rico, will receive a full refund. Ticket and hotel booking information for the relocated event is forthcoming.
The Ocean Center is located in downtown Daytona Beach.
The Mean Green are entering their third season under head coach Jalie Mitchell. North Texas held its first team practice of the year on Monday.
North Texas opens the 2017-18 season on Nov. 4 at home versus Texas Woman's University in an exhibition game.
Season tickets are avaliable online or by calling the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527.
DATES OF THE GAMES
Thursday, November 23
Coastal Carolina vs. North Texas, 1:00 p.m. ct
Friday, November 24
North Texas vs. Detroit Mercy, 3:15 p.m.
