For Immediate Release: October 11, 2009
Contact: David O'Brian (dobrian@binghamton.edu)
Phone: 607-777-6478

Binghamton women's basketball opens conference play Jan. 7 at home against Boston University

Complete 2009-10 Schedule

VESTAL, N.Y.-- The Binghamton women's basketball program has released the conference portion of its 2009-10 schedule, which has the Bearcats opening up with a home game against defending regular season champion Boston University at the Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 7. The game against the Terriers, which tips off at 7 p.m., marks the beginning of Binghamton's ninth season at the NCAA Division I level and also as a member of the America East Conference.

Other key home games come against perennial conference power Hartford on Saturday, Jan. 16 (2 p.m.) and against defending conference champion Vermont on Saturday, Feb. 13 (also at 2 p.m.).

The Bearcats open up the 2009-10 season against St. Bonaventure at the Events Center on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.

Binghamton returns four starters and 10 letterwinners from last season's squad which went 14-17 but advanced to the America East semifinals for the third time in four years. Current sophomore point guard Andrea Holmes was named the 2009 America East Rookie of the Year and also earned third-time all-conference honors. Current sophomore forward Viive Rebane joined Holmes on the America East All-Rookie Team last year.

Individual game tickets will go on sale online and at the Events Center Box Office on Monday, Nov 2. Tickets can be purchased through the Binghamton Athletic Website (www.bubearcats.com) or by calling the Events Center Box Office at (607) 777-6004.