City of Irvine, CA

02/07/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/07/2023 23:53

City of Irvine Day at Bren Events Center set for February 18

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City of Irvine
Public Information Office

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6253

02/07/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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City of Irvine Day at Bren Events Center set for February 18

The University of California, Irvine is collaborating with the City of Irvine to host City of Irvine Day at the Bren Events Center on February 18. Residents are invited to watch the UCI men's basketball team take on UC Davis on a day celebrating the relationship between the city and the university.

"Sports and education continue to be fundamental to the success of any great city, including Irvine," said Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan. "Through a continued partnership with UCI, I'm thrilled to bring another City of Irvine Day to residents and visitors alike. Together, we can continue to support our local university and the Anteaters while increasing community through family-friendly, fun-filled events and celebrating the City we call home."

In a 10-year span, UCI men's basketball claimed five Big West regular-season championships - in the 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons - and two Big West Tournament titles in 2014-15 and 2018-19. The Anteaters have made six postseason appearances under coach Russell Turner, most notably in 2019, when they advanced to the second round in the NCAA tournament. The UCI men's basketball program is known for its strong commitment to student-athlete development and its emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and excellence on and off the court.

"We are excited to host the Irvine community for an afternoon of basketball and fun," said Paula Smith, UCI's athletic director. "We are grateful for our wonderful relationship with the residents of Irvine and look forward to continued engagement and collaboration."

The event will tip off at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 18, at UCI's Bren Events Center. Discounted tickets for both sideline and center-court seating are available at ucirvinesports.com/irvine(link is external). Opportunities to organize friends, family members, neighbors and colleagues for this special ticket offer are also available here(link is external). For UCI's clear-bag spectator policies and general information, visit ucirvinesports.com(link is external).

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Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 310,250 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America's safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine's enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.