University of Connecticut Athletics
UConn Basketball First Night is Back
9/24/2021 10:58:00โฏAM | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Students
First Night Set for Friday, October 15
STORRS, Conn. โ After a one-year hiatus, UConn Basketball First Night will return on Friday, October 15 at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn.ย Doors open at 5 p.m. with team introductions scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.ย The event will be open to UConn students only and admission is free.ย
2021 First Night will be broadcast live on the CW 20, which is a Fox 61 affiliate. ย The event will also be streamed live on the UConn Huskies Facebook page. ย
"The decision to allow admission to UConn students only was made out of an abundance of caution and is not an indication of similar plans being made for the 2021-22 season," director of athletics David Benedict said.ย "Seeing our fans return to our home venues during the fall has been encouraging and I look forward to welcoming UConn Nation back to Gampel Pavilion and the XL Center in the weeks ahead.ย I am excited for the students to create an electric atmosphere on October 15, and I know our basketball teams are looking forward to experiencing a raucous Gampel Pavilion."
More details will be made available in the coming days.ย Follow @UConnHuskies on social media for updates.
