IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa women’s basketball team will compete at the 2018 Women’s Junkanoo Jam, tournament directors announced Tuesday. Eight teams will compete at the 16th annual tournament, held Nov. 22-24, at Gateway Christian Academy in Bimini, Bahamas.
The tournament field is split into two divisions of four teams. Iowa, Eastern Kentucky, Florida State, and West Virginia make up the Bimini Division, while Clemson, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and UAB represent the Junkanoo Division. Each division will crown a champion.
Iowa will compete at the Junkanoo Jam for the third time. The Hawkeyes won the event in 2004.
All games will stream live at www.FloHoops.com. To access the live event coverage and replays of the Junkanoo Jam, users must sign up to become FloPRO subscribers on www.FloHoops.com.
Located just 50 miles off Florida’s coast, Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, boasting miles of pristine beaches. Known as Ernest Hemingway’s favorite escape, Bimini showcases the history and culture of the Caribbean. Visitors from around the world travel to Bimini to enjoy its warm weather, expansive beaches, and crystal-clear waters.
For more information about the 2018 Junkanoo Jam and to purchase fan packages, visit www.junkanoojam.com.
Complete Schedule
Junkanoo Division
Nov. 22, 2018
Clemson vs. Tennessee at 2 p.m.
UAB vs. Oklahoma at 4:15 p.m.
Nov. 23, 2018
Loser #1 vs. Loser #2 at 6:45 p.m.
Nov. 24, 2018
Winner #1 vs. Winner #2 at 1 p.m.
Bimini Division
Nov. 23, 2018
Eastern Kentucky vs. Florida State at 2 p.m.
West Virginia vs. Iowa at 4:15 p.m.
Nov. 24, 2018
Loser #1 vs. Loser #2 at 3:15 p.m.
Winner #1 vs. Winner #2 at 5:45 p.m.
All game times subject to change
All times Central Standard Time