BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermont women's basketball will take part in the Cancun Challenge this upcoming season, which will take place Nov. 28-30 at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, as announced by tournament officials on Thursday. The Catamounts will compete in the Riviera Division with two games against BYU, Idaho State, Iowa, Rhode Island or Rice.
 
"We are very excited for the opportunity to compete against a very competitive field this year in Cancun," said Mayer Women's Basketball Coach Alisa Kresge. "Triple Crown Sports are great hosts and run great events. We hope our Catamount family and friends join us during the holiday at a beautiful location."
 
The event takes place during Thanksgiving Week at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Powered by Triple Crown Sports, this is the 19th edition of the women's event, with the men set to mark their 17^th season (2020 event was played in Florida due to the Pandemic) – players and fans will be just walking distance from their rooms to the converted ballroom that hosts the competition.
 
For the women's event, set for Nov. 28-30 and streamed on FloHoops, the Mayan Division will be a three-game round robin featuring Providence, San Diego State, VCU and Wisconsin. The Riviera Division teams get two games apiece; set to take the court are BYU, Idaho State, Iowa, Rhode Island, Rice and Vermont.
 
More information, including schedules for the event, will continue to be released on the event website: Cancun Challenge
 
Fan packages are available; check out your options for a relaxing, secure warm-weather escape over Thanksgiving: Fan Packages - Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya - Cancun Challenge
 
Vermont Federal Credit Union is the presenting sponsor of Vermont Women's Basketball