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Presidents and chancellors from 16 universities met in Dallas Sunday to discuss future conference membership plans and agreed to work on forming a new intercollegiate athletic association that would begin competition in the 2013-14 academic year.

This presidentially led association will ensure stability and be built upon the principles of operating at the highest level of integrity and sportsmanship, enhancing the student-athlete academic and competitive experience, bringing fiscal discipline into athletics and ensuring competitive fairness.

“This is an exciting development that will stabilize the current conferences and create the first truly national conference with members in five time zones and television viewership from coast to coast.  This partnership brings together like-minded institutions to improve the integrity and stability of intercollegiate athletics,” said UNLV President Neal Smatresk. “We are moving our plans forward rapidly and expect to complete our conversations in the near future. Look for further announcements soon as we work together on this exciting new venture.”

Universities involved in the discussions were the United States Air Force Academy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Colorado State University, East Carolina University, Fresno State, University of Hawaii, Marshall University, University of Nevada, University of New Mexico, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Rice University, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Texas at El Paso, Tulane University, The University of Tulsa and University of Wyoming. With the exception of Hawaii as a football only member, the participation would involve all sports.

The structure of the new conference will likely include:
• Membership of 18 to 24 universities
• National scope from the Atlantic Seaboard to Hawaii
• Championship football game format that includes semifinal match-ups
• Championship basketball tournament
• Regular season scheduling in divisions
• NCAA FBS affiliation
• Mechanisms to emphasize and improve academic standards and fiscal responsibility

The presidents and chancellors will have follow-up meetings over the next six months to fully develop the operational issues essential to the formation of the association.

Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics

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RENO, Nev.—The Reno Aces and the University of Nevada baseball team will renew their annual exhibition contest at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3 at Aces Ballpark, with proceeds once again benefiting the Nevada Dugout Club, the entities jointly announced today.

The 2012 exhibition will mark the third-straight exhibition contest between Reno’s Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the NCAA Division I Wolf Pack. The Aces defeated Nevada 9-3 last season, on the heels of an 11-1 victory in the inaugural game in 2010.

In each of the last two seasons, the Aces have made a $15,000 donation to the University of Nevada Dugout Club, an organization that serves as the main fundraising body of the University of Nevada baseball team.

The game will serve as the final tune-up for the Aces before opening the 2012 season on April 5, while Nevada’s student-athletes will have the opportunity to compete against some of professional baseball’s top prospects at the Triple-A level.

Once again this season, the game will be played in an exhibition format, with Aces pitchers and catchers playing for both squads. All players will use wood bats, and the contest will last between seven and nine innings, depending on the status of the Aces pitching staff. Utilizing the traditional Minor League Spring Training format, pitchers will be placed on a pitch count, and should a pitcher reach his limit, the game will immediately proceed to the next half inning.

Tickets for the game are $14 for adults, $10 for college students and $7 for children 12 and younger and seniors 62 and older. Aces season-ticket holders will have the chance to purchase tickets at a discounted rate of $10, and will be eligible for an exclusive presale opportunity. Tickets may be purchased online at www.RenoAces.com beginning Monday, March 20 and at the Reno Aces Ticket Office on Saturday, March 10.

The Aces begin their defense of the Pacific North Division Championship on Thursday, April 5 at Aces Ballpark. All full and partial Aces season tickets are available now by calling (775) 334-4700. For up-to-date news and notes throughout the offseason, visit www.RenoAces.com, follow the club on Twitter (@aceball) or like the team on Facebook.

Reno Nevada:  Erik Burton has been named the head coach of the University of Nevada men’s tennis team, Wolf Pack Director of Athletics Cary Groth announced Tuesday.

“We are very excited to have Erik take the helm of our men’s tennis program,” Groth said. “He has experienced championship, postseason and academic success at Western New Mexico, and we are confident he will bring those achievements to Nevada and take the Wolf Pack men’s tennis program to the next level.”

Burton comes to Nevada from Western New Mexico University where he has coached the Mustangs’ men’s and women’s tennis teams since 2006. His men’s teams won the 2010 and 2011 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament championships and advanced to the NCAA championships in both years. In 2010-11, WNMU advanced to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament and was ranked No. 28 in the country and No. 1 in the Central Region.

Burton was named the RMAC Coach of the Year in 2010 and 2011, while this season, his student-athletes also won the RMAC Player and Freshman of the Year awards. He saw four of his student-athletes earn first-team all-conference singles honors and two doubles teams earn first-team honors in 2010-11. His teams have also garnered ITA All-Academic and RMAC All-Academic honors, while Burton has served as chair of the ITA/Wilson Central Region national ranking committee since 2008.

Prior to WNMU, Erik served as a volunteer assistant coach for the women’s tennis team at the University of New Mexico and helped the Lobos to the 2004 Mountain West Conference championship. He also worked as a coach at the Tennis Club of Albuquerque, N.M., and the Gainey Ranch Estate Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. A 1997 graduate of Western New Mexico with a degree in sociology, Burton also played three years of collegiate tennis at WNMU.

“I am thrilled to be Nevada’s men’s tennis coach and will hit the ground floor running to take Wolf Pack men’s tennis to the new heights and promote the excellent opportunities that the University of Nevada has to offer premier student-athletes,” Burton said. “I want to thank Cary Groth, Rhonda Lundin and the Wolf Pack athletics department for this great opportunity. I look forward to bringing academic success, family and team ideals and high levels of competitive achievement to the Wolf Pack men’s tennis program.”

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RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada will hold a National Signing Day Party on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at the Bully’s Sports Bar location on Robb Drive.

Join WAC Coach of the Year Chris Ault and his coaching staff as they unveil the 2011 Wolf Pack Football recruiting class with a detailed rundown on each member of the class with a video presentation. The Fremont Cannon will be on display along with the WAC Championship Trophy, the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Trophy and the ESPN Herbie Award for the Game of the Year. The Wolf Pack’s team highlight video from the historic 2010 season will also be shown.

The function is open to the public and Bully’s will be offering food and drink specials throughout the evening. The event runs from 6-8 p.m. and Wolf Pack fans are encouraged to stay afterward to watch the Nevada basketball team take on Utah State in a pivotal WAC showdown on ESPN2.

“The 2010 season was indeed a historic one for the University of Nevada and we’re tremendously excited for the future of the program,” said Keith Hackett, senior associate athletics director. “Our coaching staff has worked tirelessly to bring in a great group of student-athletes and this will be a fun event. We want also want to offer our appreciation to Bully’s for hosting this event and for their continued support of University of Nevada athletics.”

Second-year women’s soccer coach Dr. Melissa Price and her coaching staff will also be at the event as Price brings in her second recruiting class to the University of Nevada.

2011 Nevada football season tickets will be on sale at the event and Silver & Blue Outfitters will be on hand with Wolf Pack merchandise available.

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As the WAC tournament starts this week I feel this would be a great time to take a break from Reno/Sparks real estate and talk about the Nevada Wolf Pack. With two big wins to finish the regular season the Nevada Wolf  Pack secure the second seed in the WAC tournament.  The WAC Tournament starts March 10 and is being played in Reno this year.  The Nevada Wolf Pack is 15-1 at home this year with their only loss to Utah the Number 1 seed.

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The 2010 WAC Tournament is set for March 10-13 at Nevada’s Lawlor Events Center.

Link: WAC Tournament Information

The WAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament has returned to Reno for 2010.

The University of Nevada and the Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority will play host to the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at the 11,536-seat Lawlor Events Center on March 10-13, 2010.

Ticket Information
All-session and single-season tickets as well as a Nevada 3-Pack (same seat for all three Nevada men’s games) are atill available and on sale now. Click here for ticket information or call the Wolf Pack Ticket Office – 775-348-PACK (7225).

WAC Whiteout
Fans holding a ticket for the WAC Tournament can pick up a free One Community, One Pack t-shirt starting on Monday, March 8 at Fuddruckers in Sparks or Silver and Blue Outfitters at Meadowood Mall in Reno. Fans are encouraged to wear those shirts to Nevada’s men’s quarterfinals game with Idaho on Thursday at 6 p.m. to create a WAC Whiteout.

WAC Tournament Ticket Pricing

All Session Passes:

Can be purchased at Legacy Hall Only. Includes all games played for both Men and Women.

• $195 – Lower Bowl
• $145 – Upper Bowl Center
• $110 – Upper Bowl Corner/End

Nevada 3– Pack:

Can be purchased online and at Lawlor Events Center. (Legacy Hall will not be selling the Nevada 3-Pack)
All 3 games Nevada could be playing in. Same seat for every game.

• $15 discount from buying the 3 games separate.
• $150 – Lower Bowl (limited availability)
• $90 – Upper Bowl Center
• $60 – Upper Bowl Corner/End

Single – Session Tickets (session and game information):

Can be purchased by calling 348-PACK option #1, online and at Lawlor Events Center. (Legacy Hall will not be selling individual tickets)

• $55 – Lower Bowl Tickets (limited availability)
• $35 – Upper Bowl Center
• $25 – Upper Bowl Corner/End
• $20 – Upper Corner/End for All WAC Students (with valid ID), Youth 3-12, Seniors 65 and older and Active Military with Military ID. ($5 discount) A $10 discount available for the following groups: All Government, State, County and City workers including the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, and the Washoe County School District, Nevada Alumni Association among others.

Group Tickets:

(15 tickets or more) Not available day of game, only available for first game Nevada plays in.

• $15 – Group Tickets of 15 or more (regular price $25) available in upper corners and end seats.
• Can be purchased in advance through Meredith Montoya 682-6905 mmontoya@unr.edu or in person at Lawlor Events Center 10-5 M-F 10-2 Sat.

Women’s Sessions:

• $15 – General Admission
• $10 – for All WAC Students (with valid ID), Youth 3-12, Seniors 65 and older, Active Military with Military ID, * employees listed above. ($5 Discount, available in advance or day of game Lawlor Events Center only.)
• $10 – Group Tickets of 15 or more (regular price $15) Can be purchased in advance through Meredith Montoya 682-6905 mmontoya@unr.edu or in person at Lawlor Events Center 10-5 M-F 10-2 Sat. Not available day of game.

2010 WAC Basketball Tournament – Men’s Bracket (download)

Thursday, March 11 (Quarterfinals)
Game 1 (Session 3) – #8 Boise State vs. #1 Utah State	12:00 pm PST
Game 2 (Session 3) – #5 Fresno State vs. #4 Louisiana Tech	2:30 pm PST
Game 3 (Session 4) – #7 Idaho vs. #2 Nevada	6:00 pm PST
Game 4 (Session 4) – #6 San Jose State vs. #3 New Mexico State	8:30 pm PST
Friday, March 12 (Semifinals)
Game 5 (Session 6) – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2	6:00 pm PST
Game 6 (Session 6) – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4	8:30 pm PST
Saturday, March 13 (Finals)
Game 7 – Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6	7:00 pm PST

2010 WAC Basketball Tournament – Women’s Bracket (download)

Wednesday, March 10 (Quarterfinals)
Game 1 (Session 1) – #8 Hawai’i vs. #1 Fresno State	12:00 pm PST
Game 2 (Session 1) – #5 New Mexico State vs. #4 Idaho	2:30 pm PST
Game 3 (Session 2) – #6 Boise State vs. #3 Nevada	6:00 pm PST
Game 4 (Session 2) – #7 Utah State vs. #2 Louisiana Tech	8:30 pm PST
Friday, March 12 (Semifinals)
Game 5 (Session 5) – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2	12:00 pm PST
Game 6 (Session 5) – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4	2:30 pm PST
Saturday, March 13 (Finals)
Game 7 (Session 7) – Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6	1:00 pm PST

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