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Important Information Regarding Southern Miss' NCAA Tournament Game

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 03:56pm

The Southern Miss men's basketball team will take on Kansas State in opening-round action of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15. The following are pertinent questions and answers regarding the team's trip to Pittsburgh, Pa. for the contest.

Question
Where and when is the sendoff party for the basketball team?

Answer
All fans are encouraged to greet the team as they leave Reed Green Coliseum at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday on the East Side of the Coliseum. The team will leave at 12:45 p.m.


Question
Will there be a Southern Miss viewing party in Hattiesburg?

Answer
Yes, beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Buffalo Wild Wings located at 3 Churchill Street Hattiesburg, MS 39402 601-288-7777. All fans that enter Buffalo Wild Wings from 11 a.m. until Noon will be given a Southern Miss pom poms. During breaks in the action Southern Miss Sports Marketing will be giving away Southern Miss promotional items including signed basketball posters, Black and Gold spring game tickets, Golden Eagle Pride t shirts, and gift certificates.

Question
How can I purchase tickets to the Southern Miss basketball games in the NCAA tournament?

Answer
Please call the Athletic Ticket Office at 1-800-844-TICK, priority will be given to active Eagle Club members.


Question
How much are the tickets?

Answer
$78 per ticket


Question
What hotel are the Golden Eagles staying at?

Answer
The Wyndham Grand in Pittsburgh, PA (phone number 412-391-4600)
Visit their website HERE.


Question
Is there a travel agency that Southern Miss Athletics is currently using for this trip?

Answer
Not at this time


Question
When, where, and who does the Golden Eagles play in the 1st round of the NCAA tournament?

Answer
11:40 a.m. CST, Thursday, March 15th vs. #8 Kansas State in Pittsburgh, PA ( Consol Energy Center)


Question
Will the game be broadcasted on TV?

Answer
Yes, on TRU TV. Comcast channel 398, Local Comcast channel 60, Dish channel 204, Direct TV channel 246