Jersey Express to Host First National TV Game

Now that the connection between Centenary College and the American Basketball Association’s Jersey Express is complete, it’s time to let the games begin.

On national television, that is.

The Jersey Express, said in a press release it will host the Connecticut TopBallerz at 8 p.m. at the Reeves Center, which will air on the UBC-TV network.

The game will have a special halftime show and plenty of celebrities on hand, which will be announced at a later date, the release said.

“I am extremely happy that the Jersey Express and the Connecticut TopBallerz are the teams to play the first Nationally Televised Game in the history of the ABA,” UBC-TV Network CEO Peggy Dodson stated in the release. “I am proud to be a part of this historic game.”

“This Live National TV Broadcast is seven years in the making for the Express,” team owner Marsha Blount said in the release. “I’ve envisioned my team playing on a national platform, and providing the players and coaches an opportunity to showcase their skills just as their counterparts in the NBA. We have some talented and exciting players who will be able to show the world what they can do. The broadcast will be available to over 30-40 million households.  We will represent the State of New Jersey well, both on and off the court. The partnership between the ABA and UBC-TV Network is a dream come true.”

The Jersey Express tips off its season at Centenary on Dec. 1. The team will hold a meet and greet event for the community Nov. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information about the team, go here.