This was just sent out to people that purchased first round tickets...

[Mike Minyard]

How to pick up your NCAA Tournament tickets purchased through ORU

Thank you for purchasing first round NCAA Tournament tickets and supporting ORU basketball! Your tickets are good for the first session at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The action starts when Michigan State and Temple square off at 10:30 a.m. (MT). Your Golden Eagles will take on Pittsburgh 20-30 minutes after the Michigan State-Temple game. ORU-Pittsburgh should start at approximately 12:50 p.m. (MT).  You get to see both games of the first session with your ticket!  ORU fans are being asked to WEAR WHITE!

HOW TO PICK UP YOUR TICKETS

(Fans are encouraged to pick up tickets as early as possible.)

WEDNESDAY

Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (MT)

Location: Hotel for Oral Roberts University

Renaissance Denver Hotel

3801 Quebec Street

Denver, CO 80207

(303) 399-7500

www.denverrenaissance.com

(ORU will have free give-away items including white ORU t-shirts, stickers and

temporary tattoos for fans picking up their tickets on Wednesday at the team hotel.)

THURSDAY

Time: Starting at 9 a.m.

Location: Pepsi Center

1000 Chopper Cir

Denver, CO 80204

303-405-1100

(Michigan State-Temple starts at 10:30 a.m. ORU-Pittsburgh starts at approximately 12:50 p.m. Please pick up your tickets as early as possible.)

NOTE: You must present your ID when picking up your tickets. Tickets will not be given to anyone if the ID name does not match the name on the tickets.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PRACTICE ON WEDNESDAY

The ORU men’s basketball team will have an open to the public practice at the Pepsi Center on Wednesday. Admission is free. ORU will practice from 12:45 p.m. until 1:25 p.m. on Wednesday. Come out and support your Golden Eagles! Pittsburgh will practice from 2:15 p.m. until 2:55 p.m. View the complete practice schedule of the eight teams involved in the Denver regional: http://themwc.cstv.com/champ/2008NCAA.html

THE SPORTS COLUMN IS THE OFFICIAL ORU FAN HANG OUT!

The Sports Column (1930 Blake St.; 303-296-1930) located just one mile away from the Pepsi Center is the official ORU fan hang out before the Pittsburgh game. According to ESPN.com, the Sports Column has been voted among the top-25 sports bars in the country by reputable sports magazines. Make sure to come out Thursday morning to get ready for the big game against Pittsburgh. The Sports Column opens at 9:30 a.m. ORU Cheerleaders will be present to help get you excited! They will also be giving away ORU stickers and temporary tattoos. You won't want to miss out on this opportunity to socialize with other ORU fans! If ORU fans aren't at the games, they will be at the Sports Column in Downtown Denver! You can only imagine the excitment if ORU pulls off the upset against Pittsburgh!

SECOND ROUND TICKETS IF ORU WINS

ORU fans that purchased first round tickets to the NCAA Tournament will receive the first opportunity to buy tickets to the second round game against either Michigan State or Temple. An e-mail will be sent out on Thursday explaining the process on how to purchase second round tickets. Make sure to check your e-mail and ORUGoldenEagles.com for the latest information.