Standing as one of the oldest NCAA Division I postseason basketball tournaments in the country, the Big West Tournament’s legacy is filled with many magical moments, and the action set to take place on the hardwood this year is sure to add to its marvelous legacy. The 2013 Big West Tournament is scheduled to take place from March 12th to March 16th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, which has been the host venue for the past three years. The Big West Conference is comprised of ten schools, but only eight of them can earn the right to play in the tournament. And with an automatic bid into the 2013 NCAA Tournament on the line, you can be sure that this extraordinarily competitive event will be one of the finest in the country.
Last season, the Long Beach State 49ers claimed their fifth Big West Tournament title by defeating the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 77-64. Casper Ware, who was named the Big West Conference Player of the Year while leading the 49ers to the Big West regular season title, emerged as the tournament MVP. With the win, the 49ers inched closer to the UNLV Rebels (7) and Utah State Aggies (6) for the lead in all-time Big West Tournament wins. Long Beach State, UC Irvine, Hawaii, and Pacific look to be the top seeds this year, so make sure to buy 2013 Big West Tournament tickets to see who earns the chance to dance.
