2000 America East Men's Basketball Tournament
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The 2000 America East Men's Basketball Tournament was hosted by the Delaware Blue Hens at Bob Carpenter Center
. The final was held at Hofstra Arena
on the campus of Hofstra University. Hofstra gained its first America East Conference Championships and an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament
with its win over Delaware. Hofstra was given the 14th seed in the East Regional of the NCAA Tournament and lost in the first round to Oklahoma State
86–66. Delaware gained a bid to the NIT
and lost in the first round to Villanova
72–63.
Bob Carpenter Center
Bob Carpenter Center is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in Newark, Delaware, named in honor of the late benefactor and trustee, R. R. M. Carpenter, Jr.. Students at the University of Delaware have nicknamed it "The Bob."...
. The final was held at Hofstra Arena
Hofstra Arena
The David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, also known as Mack Sports Complex, or just "The Mack" for short, is a 5,124-seat multi-purpose arena in Hempstead, New York. The arena opened in 1999 and replaced the Physical Fitness Center.-Basketball:...
on the campus of Hofstra University. Hofstra gained its first America East Conference Championships and an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament
2000 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2000 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 16, 2000, and ended with the championship game on April 3 in Indianapolis, Indiana...
with its win over Delaware. Hofstra was given the 14th seed in the East Regional of the NCAA Tournament and lost in the first round to Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State Cowboys men's basketball
The Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball team represents Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Cowboys currently compete in the Big 12 Conference.Since 1938, the team has played its home games in Gallagher-Iba Arena...
86–66. Delaware gained a bid to the NIT
2000 National Invitation Tournament
-Semifinals & Finals:*Third Place - Penn State 74, N.C. State 72...
and lost in the first round to Villanova
Villanova Wildcats men's basketball
This is the article about the men's basketball team from Villanova University. The team has competed since the 1920–21 season. Nicknamed the "Wildcats", Villanova is a member of the Big East Conference and the Philadelphia Big Five. The Villanova Wildcats have appeared in the NCAA...
72–63.