2009 A-10 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Atlantic 10 Men's College Basketball Tournament

TICKETS WILL BE SOLD THROUGH BOX OFFICE AND TICKETMASTER

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J – Hoops action heats up in Atlantic City when the 2009 Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship returns to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall, March 11-14. Beginning Monday, February 4 at 10 a.m., fans can secure spectacular seats for each of the Championship’s six sessions starting at just $25 for bronze, $30 for silver, and $55 for gold. Tickets will be sold through the Boardwalk Hall box office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 800-736-1420.

“I can’t think of a better place to see this type of competition,” said Jeffrey Vasser, executive director of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. "Boardwalk Hall’s atmosphere, combined with the on-court action and the city's 'Always Turned On' entertainment, dining and nightlife, will give basketball fans a great experience."

The Championship features twelve Division I college basketball teams, including nationally ranked Xavier, defending Champion Temple, and fellow Philly favorites St. Joe's and La Salle. Six sessions will span four days with opening round doubleheaders beginning Wednesday, March 11 at noon. The final game will take place Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. The 2009 Champion receives an automatic bid into the NCAA Championship.
 

The schedule is as follows:

Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Single Sessions Schedule at Boardwalk Hall

2009 ATLANTIC 10 SCHEDULE:

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 The Atlantic 10 Conference, which spans eight states and the District of Columbia with a total population of almost 73 million people, will crown champions in 21 sports this season. Such events consist of baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, field hockey, men's golf, women’s lacrosse, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track & field, women's rowing, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's swimming & diving, men's and women's tennis, and women's volleyball. Visit www.atlantic10.org for more information.

The A-10 Conference consists of Temple who is the 2008 defending champion, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of Dayton, Duquesne University, Fordham University, La Salle University, University of Massachusetts, University of Rhode Island, University of Richmond, St. Bonaventure University, Saint Joseph’s University, Saint Louis University, and Temple University, and Xavier University. This event is sponsored by the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority.