Carrier Classic

The Carrier Classic is a college basketball game that is played on the deck of a U. S. Navy aircraft carrier. The first game was held on November 11, 2011 aboard the USS Carl Vinson, between Michigan State and North Carolina. President Barack Obama attended this game. In 2012, the similar Armed Forces Classic was established. In June 2013, ESPN reported that there would not be a 2013 iteration of the Carrier Classic; no future games are planned.[1]

Games

2011

The North Carolina Tar Heels and Michigan State Spartans await the tipoff of the 2011 Carrier Classic on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson.

The inaugural Carrier Classic was played on Veterans Day, November 11, 2011. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Michigan State Spartans, 67-55, before 8,111 fans which included members of the military and the Obama family. Harrison Barnes was the top scorer for North Carolina with 17 points, while John Henson added 12 points. Branden Dawson and Adreian Payne each scored 10 points for Michigan State. The teams wore a special camouflage pattern on their uniforms. During the first half, the game was paused while sailors on board the Carl Vinson conducted the evening retiring of colors at sunset.[2]

Temporary seating was built directly on the flight deck, in addition to the court and lighting. A duplicate setup was built in the hangar bay in case of inclement weather, but was not needed.

2012

The 2012 Carrier Classic was scheduled for November 9, 2012 on board the USS Yorktown in Charleston Harbor, SC. It was supposed to be a double header, with one game featuring the women's teams of Notre Dame and The Ohio State University, and the other game featuring the men's teams of Marquette and The Ohio State University.

Proceeds will benefit charitable organizations including the Wounded Warrior Project, and tickets will be available for veterans and members of the armed forces, as well as for sale to the public. Updates about tickets will appear on the 2012 Carrier Classic's Facebook page.

The 2012 Carrier Classic between Marquette and Ohio State was cancelled due to condensation on the court, an issue which was not present during the earlier Ohio State - Notre Dame game.[3] [4]

Scores

Carrier Classic
Date Carrier Location Winner Score Loser Score Attendance
November 11, 2011 USS Carl Vinson San Diego, California North Carolina 67 Michigan State 55 8,111
November 9, 2012 USS Yorktown Charleston, South Carolina Notre Dame women 57 Ohio State women 51
November 9, 2012 USS Yorktown Charleston, South Carolina Ohio State vs. Marquette (cancelled)
November 9, 2012 USS Bataan Jacksonville, Florida Georgetown vs. Florida (cancelled)
November 11, 2012 USS Midway San Diego, California Syracuse 62 San Diego State 49 5,119

References

  1. ↑ Brennan, Eamonn (7 June 2013). "Aircraft carrier games appear to be kaput". ESPN. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  2. ↑ "North Carolina overwhelms Michigan State in first-ever Carrier Classic". ESPN.com. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
  3. ↑ "Skylar Diggins leads Irish past Buckeyes in Carrier Classic". ESPN W. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  4. ↑ "Two games on ships canceled". ESPN. Retrieved 10 November 2012.

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