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Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena To Host Women's NCAA Tornament Games

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport will host the regional round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in 2016 and 2017.

Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport

Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Webster Bank Arena

“We would like to thank the NCAA for honoring Webster Bank Arena with the women’s basketball regional,” said Arena President Howard Saffan. “It is a great reflection on the continued growth of the city of Bridgeport as well as the improvements throughout our venue. We could not have received this honor without our loyal partners at Fairfield University and the University of Connecticut.”

“We’re obviously delighted with the announcement,” said Fairfield Director of Athletics Gene Doris. “We’ve been hosting NCAA events pretty much since the building opened. We’re pleased to be partnering with the University of Connecticut and Webster Bank Arena in hosting this event.”

The city of Bridgeport will see the best women’s basketball has to offer in the Sweet Sixteen and the Elite Eight.

“This is great news,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “In our improving downtown, we’re extremely proud to serve as home to Webster Bank Arena, which is a world-class sports and entertainment facility. It’s playing a key role in our city nearing a renaissance. And, I’m crossing my fingers that my alma mater, UCONN, gets to play – and win – in our backyard.”

Webster Bank Arena hosted two regionals previously, in 2006 and in 2013. The 2016 tournament will run from March 25 to 28 and the 2017 regional will run from March 24 to 27.   

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