March 21, 2008

Mackey Arena to host NCAA women's 1st and 2nd rounds this weekend

Purdue is one of eight host sites for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament beginning Sunday at Mackey Arena.

First-round action begins at noon Sunday with Oklahoma facing Illinois State, followed by Notre Dame against Southern Methodist. Purdue will play Utah at 7 p.m. as the first game of the second session, then No. 1 seed Tennessee will face No.16 Oral Roberts at 9:30 p.m.

Single-session and all-session tickets are available at the Purdue Athletic Ticket office.

All-session passes are $38 for adults and $28 for students. Single-session tickets are $18 for adults and $11 for students.

Tickets can be purchased at Athletic Ticket office in the Intercollegiate Athletic Facility or by calling (800) 49-SPORT.

More information about Purdue women's basketball is available at www.purduesports.com.