Western Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament Returns to Orleans Arena March 9-12

The 2022 Hercules Tires Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Basketball Tournament will return to the Orleans Arena, bringing action-packed NCAA Division I college basketball matchups.

This year marks more than a decade of hosting the WAC Basketball Tournament at the Orleans Arena.

Teams competing for the championship title this year include Abilene Christian University, California Baptist University, Chicago State University, Grand Canyon University, Lamar University, New Mexico State University, Sam Houston State University, Seattle University, Stephen F. Austin State University, University of Texas Rio Grand Valley and Utah Valley University.

WHEN:

Wednesday, March 9 through Saturday, March 12

The tournament schedule is as follows (times subject to change):

Wednesday, March 9: Women’s and Men’s First Round
Women’s First Round Game 1 – 12 p.m.
Women’s First Round Game 2 – 2:30 p.m.
Men’s First Round Game 1 – 6 p.m.
Men’s First Round Game 2 – 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 10: Women’s and Men’s Second Round
Women’s Second Round Game 1 – 12 p.m.
Women’s Second Round Game 2 – 2:30 p.m.
Men’s Second Round Game 1 – 6 p.m.
Men’s Second Round Game 2 – 8:30 p.m.

Friday, March 11: Women’s and Men’s Semifinals
Women’s Semifinals Game 1 – 12 p.m.
Women’s Semifinals Game 2 – 2:30 p.m.
Men’s Semifinals Game 1 – 6 p.m.
Men’s Semifinals Game 2 – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 12: Championship Games
Women’s Finals – 2 p.m.
Men’s Finals – 7 p.m.

WHERE:

Orleans Arena
4500 West Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89103

ADMISSION:

Tickets start at $27 plus tax and fees, and can be purchased online at www.orleansarena.com or www.wacsports.com.