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Monday, February 27, 2006

Big East Tournament: MU Events Update


MU fans -- unite in NYC at MSG!

Here's a quick rundown of MU-specific events for the upcoming Big East Tournament, courtesy of the Marquette University Office of Alumni Relations.

The Big East Tournament is sold out, but its unclear (at this point) what might happen with tickets that were claimed by fans of the teams that fail to qualify for the BET. Perhaps a few tickets will appear via traditional means soon.

Marquette Fan Headquarters:
DoubleTree Guest Suites
Times Square, New York
1568 Broadway at 47th Street & 7th Avenue
(212) 719-1600

Tuesday, March 7
Marquette Hospitality Headquarters
8 p.m.Off-Broadway Room, 5th floor
- Marquette staff will be on hand to provide current updates and assistance.
- Marquette Spirit Shop (a limited supply of items will be available for purchase)

- Marquette in New York Reception5 – 8 p.m.Off-Broadway Room, 5th floor
- Hope to see you at this social gathering of alumni and friends!
- Cash bar and complimentary snacks will be available

Wednesday, March 8
Marquette Hospitality Headquarters 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Off-Broadway Room, 5th Floor
- Marquette staff will be on hand to provide current updates and assistance.
- Marquette Spirit Shop (a limited supply of items will be available for purchase)
- Registration for Tip-Off Brunch, $36 per person

Pre-Game Tip-Off Brunch 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
University Welcome – 10 a.m.
Off-Broadway Room, 5th floor
Pay at registration, $36 per person

Game Time - NoonMadison Square Garden
Game Time – 2 p.m.Madison Square Garden

Marquette Hospitality Headquarters
4:30 – 6 p.m.Off-Broadway Room, 5th Floor
- Marquette staff will be on hand to provide current updates and assistance.
- Marquette Spirit Shop (a limited supply of items will be available for purchase)

Pre-Game Reception
4:30 – 6 p.m.Off-Broadway Room, 5th floor
Cash Bar and complimentary snacks will be available

Game Time – 7 p.m.Madison Square Garden
Game Time – 9 p.m.Madison Square Garden

For more information, check the MUAA Website.

Official MSG website.

NYC tourism information site.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

The BET schedule is available at the BE website.

On Wed: the 5-12 game is at 2PM, 6-11 is at 9 PM
On Thurs: the 4-5 game is at 2PM, 3-6 is at 9PM

Unless we miraculously get the 3 seed, I'd rather have the 6 so I don't have to cut out of work to go to the game(s).