The Connecticut 6 Classic is a six-team event that includes Central Connecticut State University, Fairfield University, University of Hartford, Quinnipiac University, Sacred Heart University, and Yale University. The first Classic took place at the Arena at Harbor Yard on November 13, 2009. Following the inaugural Classic, the event moved to Mohegan Sun Arena for the 2010 and 2011 campaigns.

The 2012-13 season marks the first time that the Connecticut 6 Classic will move to a campus site as the University of Hartford will be the host of the event. The tripleheader will be played at the Chase Family Arena. For information on the 2012 Classic, please call (860) 768-4295.

The original concept for the Connecticut 6 Classic was brought forward by Tom McCain, publisher of Connecticut Sports Magazine in 2003. After working together over the next five years, athletics directors and head coaches were able to clear their schedules, giving state basketball fans an opportunity to watch six Division I programs on one given night.

The schools have committed to the Classic through the 2012 season with future pairings already established. The schedule for all three Classics is:

            2012-13 Season (Chase Family Arena, University of Hartford)
            Quinnipiac vs. Hartford - 3 pm
            Sacred Heart vs. Yale - 5:30 pm
            Central Connecticut vs. Fairfield - 8 pm

            2011-12 Season (Mohegan Sun Arena)
            Fairfield 72, Quinnipiac 60
            Sacred Heart 70, Hartford 50
            Yale 83, Central Connecticut 69

            2010-11 Season (Mohegan Sun Arena)
            Fairfield 62, Sacred Heart 45
            Central Connecticut 64, Hartford 62
            Quinnipiac 84, Yale 75

            2009-10 Season (Arena at Harbor Yard)
            Sacred Heart 92, Yale 86
            Fairfield 67, Central Connecticut 58
            Quinnipiac 85, Hartford 74

 

 

What They're Saying

            Chris Elsberry, Connecticut Post
            State schools ready for Connecticut 6 to take off
            http://www.connpost.com/elsberry/ci_12465100?DB_OEM_ID=17600

 

            Dave Solomon, New Haven Register
            UConn on back burner, at least for one day
            http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/05/28/sports/28-solomon.txt

 

            Matt Straub, New Britain Herald
            Classic will pit state's Division I programs
   http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/05/27/sports/doc4a1df22f91c63053161677.txt