NOVA HOME LOANS ARIZONA BOWL

IS HOME TO TUCSON'S FOOTBALL FESTIVAL

University of Arizona Downtown Block Party and Goal Post Party Highlight Bowl Week

 

TUCSON, Az. (Dec. 14, 2018) – In just three short years, the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl has quickly established itself as an event unlike any other in southern Arizona.

 

This year's game which will be played on December 29 at University of Arizona Stadium features Arkansas State of the Sun Belt Conference and the University of Nevada of the Mountain West Conference. Kick-off is set for 11:15 am MST.

 

A day before the opening kickoff, on Friday, December 28, a University of Arizona Downtown Block Party at Armory Park presented by Rio Nuevo will be held from 3 pm – 8 pm. Live music, food and beer along with the school's cheerleaders and mascots will highlight the festivities. Rides and games will provide a festival-like atmosphere and enjoyed by fans of all ages.

 

Prior to the opening kick-off on Saturday, a tailgate party will take place from 8 am – 10 am on the University of Arizona Mall followed by a must-see pre-game show in the stadium. That is slated to begin at @10:45 am. "All of us associated with the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl strives to make each year's experience bigger and better and I'm confident our loyal fans will no doubt have an unforgettable time this year. We're all excited to get our events underway," said Kym Adair, Executive Director – NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl.

 

Making its eight consecutive and 16th all-time bowl-game appearance, Arkansas State finished the season with a record of 8-4 overall and were co-champions in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference at 5-3. Nevada enters the 2018 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl with an overall record of 7-5, 5-3 in Mountain West Conference action. Nevada played in the inaugural Arizona Bowl in 2015 against Colorado State where the Wolf Pack beat the Rams 28-23.

 

After the game, a Goal Post Party presented by Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment will take place on the University of Arizona Mall and will feature a concert by the popular band, Everclear. The party will also offer food trucks, beer garden, Kid's Zone, Charity Village and playing on a big screen TV, the semi-finals of the college football playoffs. There is FREE admission for everyone who attends the Goal Post Party.

 

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