Creighton men’s basketball CHI Health Center extension
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Related video above: 1-on-1 with Creighton’s Greg McDermottThe Creighton men’s basketball team will play at the CHI Health Center for at least another decade.Creighton University announced Wednesday that they reached an agreement with the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority on a 10-year extension through the 2032-33 season.In a statement, Creighton athletic director Marcus Blossom said the university is “thrilled to continue our partnership with MECA” for the arena.“It’s proven to be one of the best venues in all of college basketball, and MECA has continued to make investments that appeal to our student-athletes and fans. We are looking forward to another great year where we attract over 17,000 loyal Bluejays fans a game cheering loudly in support of our student-athletes,” Blossom said.The Jays have played their home games at the arena since 2003, with a home record of 278-60. The program has drawn more than 200,000 total fans in 17 of the past 18 seasons.“It has been an honor to watch the Creighton Men’s Basketball program flourish and grow at CHI Health Center Omaha. Bluejays fans have made this arena their home, and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership for years to come,” Roger Dixon, MECA president and CEO, said in a statement.Creighton has ranked in the top 10 nationally in average home attendance in each of the last nine non-COVID seasons. Get the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7
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The Creighton men’s basketball team will play at the CHI Health Center for at least another decade.
Creighton University announced Wednesday that they reached an agreement with the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority on a 10-year extension through the 2032-33 season.
In a statement, Creighton athletic director Marcus Blossom said the university is “thrilled to continue our partnership with MECA” for the arena.
“It’s proven to be one of the best venues in all of college basketball, and MECA has continued to make investments that appeal to our student-athletes and fans. We are looking forward to another great year where we attract over 17,000 loyal Bluejays fans a game cheering loudly in support of our student-athletes,” Blossom said.
The Jays have played their home games at the arena since 2003, with a home record of 278-60. The program has drawn more than 200,000 total fans in 17 of the past 18 seasons.
“It has been an honor to watch the Creighton Men’s Basketball program flourish and grow at CHI Health Center Omaha. Bluejays fans have made this arena their home, and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership for years to come,” Roger Dixon, MECA president and CEO, said in a statement.
Creighton has ranked in the top 10 nationally in average home attendance in each of the last nine non-COVID seasons.
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