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URI's Xavier Munford is among the A-10's scoring leaders. Athletes and bright lights of center stage in the nation's No. 1 media market. Star Students New York is also a major boon n addition to the league's for the fans and alumni who on-court success, Atlantic attend games and ultimately 10 student-athletes have also proven themselves in the drive college basketball, making classroom. The A-10 ranks ﬁfth sure individual programs, teams, in the NCAA's APR (Academic and leagues ﬂourish. Progress Rate) and ﬁfth in the "The championship provides NCAA's Graduation Success a great opportunity for fans and Rate (GSR). In men's basketball, the league has a 90 percent alumni to get together, celebrate graduation success rate, second their schools, and cheer for their among the 31 conferences - the teams," McGlade says. "New York league's highest ranking ever. has been a terriﬁc championship Furthermore, each of the A-10 host city, and our goal has been to women's basketball teams was at or above the GSR for all of make the event - regardless of Division I. Women's basketball location - one that everyone ranked fourth overall among all circles on their calendars a year in 31 conferences. advance. A-10 basketball fans "The A-10 demonstrates that know where they'll be the second combining high-level athletic weekend of March!" success and academic success can go hand in hand," says Dr. So what's next for the Atlantic Edward L. Ayers, president of 10? Coaches and administrators the University of Richmond. will tell you that championships "The discipline our players are always the goal. But there must show on both fronts is really is no end point to the remarkable - and heartening." evolutionary process, provided the species continues to thrive. That's the plan at A-10 headquarters, and at its member schools. "Because the teams are committed to being successful in basketball," Kellogg says, "the A-10 is going to stand the test of time, like it always has." I VCU's fans won the 2013 Naismith Student Section of the Year Award. year. The exciting thing is that the vast majority of teams in the league are improved from last year." Giannini's and Smart's words perfectly describe George Washington, a team just outside the top 100 last year. The Colonials have surged under coach Mike Lonergan with wins over teams like Miami, Maryland, and Georgia. Postseason Crown Jewel The Atlantic 10 Championship has always been a big-stage showcase for outstanding basketball, from the moment Duquesne won the conference's inaugural 1977 crown in Philadelphia, to the 2013 inaugural championship in Barclays Center won by the St. Louis Billikens. Last year's move to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, put the A-10 Championship under the WANNA GO? Catch some of the nation's best basketball at the A-10 Basketball Championships. Women's Basketball Championship March 5-9: Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, Va. Men's Basketball Championship March 12-16: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. Tickets are available through each A-10 institution's ticket ofﬁce, by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000, or by visiting ticketmaster .com or atlantic10.com. Tickets are also available at the arena box ofﬁces or at barclayscenter.com or richmondcoliseum.net. usairwaysmag.com MARCH 2014 75 http://www.atlantic10.com http://www.atlantic10.com http://www.barclayscenter.com http://www.richmondcoliseum.net http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - March 2014

US Airways - March 2014
Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
From the Editor
Making It Happen
Wine & Dine: Irish Whiskey
Connections: Everybody's Business
Great Escapes: Manchester, England
Great Escapes: Lisbon, Portugal
Adventure: Skiing in Alyeska, Alaska
Style Spotlight: Tee Time
Diversions: It's Just Lunch
Golf: Five Great Resorts
Gear Up: Going Green
Travel Feature: Winter Park, Florida
US Airways Feature: The Sky Is the Limit
University Spotlight: University of Dayton
Great Resorts: Phoenix
Special Section: Atlantic 10 Conference
Best of Health: Miami Beach Foot & Ankle Surgery
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - March 2014