JONESBORO, Ark. (10/6/16) – The 2016 Puerto Rico Classic women’s basketball tournament will move its site to the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., after concerns over a recent outbreak of the Zika virus caused tournament officials to move the tournament.
Arkansas State is one of eight teams competing in the early-season tournament, which will take place Dec. 19-21. The tournament field will remain as originally announced with the Red Wolves set to be joined by Kennesaw State, Xavier, Oklahoma, California, Southern Miss, Portland State and Northern Kentucky.
“This is not an easy decision for us in light of our decades of relationships with our Puerto Rican partners,” said Sport Tours President Lee Frederick.