THE FLATS – Georgia Tech women’s basketball will face two programs from the Lone Star State in the Puerto Rico Coqui Classic in December when they take on Texas A&M and Rice, as announced by tournament officials. Six teams are set to compete in the holiday tournament, which takes place Dec. 20-21 in Puerto Rico.
In addition to Georgia Tech, the tournament field includes Montana State, Rice, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech and Wichita State. The Yellow Jackets will open the tournament on Dec. 20 facing Texas A&M before closing out the two-day event facing Rice on Dec. 21. Both meetings will mark the first in program history.
Tech will make its third appearance in Puerto Rico this season, having taken part in the San Juan Shootout in 2011 and the Puerto Rico Classic in 2013.
The Yellow Jackets will take part in two holiday tournaments all-time, also appearing in the Junkanoo Jam in November where they will face Seton Hall to open competition.
For more information on the Coqui Classic, please visit the official website.
2019 Coqui Classic Schedule
*All times Atlantic Standard Time and subject to change
Dec. 20, 2019
Montana State vs. Wichita State – Noon
Virginia Tech vs. Rice – 2:30 p.m.
Georgia Tech vs. Texas A&M – 5 p.m.
Dec. 21, 2019
Wichita State vs. Virginia Tech – Noon
Rice vs. Georgia Tech – 2:30 p.m.
Texas A&M vs. Montana State – 5 p.m.
ACC Network – Coming Aug. 22
The ACC Network is a linear and digital platform dedicated to 24/7 coverage of ACC sports. It will exclusively televise approximately 450 live events each year, including approximately 40 football games (beginning with Georgia Tech’s 2019 season opener at Clemson on Aug. 29), as well as 150 men’s and women’s basketball contests.
Don’t get shut out! For more information and to learn if your cable/satellite/digital provider is committed to carrying the ACC Network, visit GetACCN.com. Georgia Tech fans whose cable/satellite/digital providers aren’t already committed to carrying the ACC Network are urged to contact their providers and ask for the ACC Network to be a part of their subscription.
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