March 10, 2008

ATHENS, Ohio-The Ohio men's and women's basketball programs are in the hunt for both Mid-American Conference basketball titles this weekend at the Quicken Loans Arena, in Cleveland, Ohio. Below is an update on (1) how many tickets are available and (2) how tickets can be purchased for all the action.

The Ohio women, seeded third in the MAC East, will face Eastern Michigan, the second seed in the West, at 3 p.m. Tuesday. The fourth-seeded Ohio men will face the winner of #5 Miami and #12 Buffalo on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. Currently, less than 400 tickets remain for Thursday's men's contest.

For the men's tournament ($30 per session), fans needing tickets can purchase tickets, if available, at the Ohio Athletics table located in the Arcade Lobby of Quicken Loans Arena starting 2 hours prior to Ohio games. The same process can be followed for women's tickets, which are just $10 per session.

All tickets ordered in advance will be distributed at Will Call (Arcade Entrance) at Quicken Loans Arena 1 hour prior to the first game of each session that Ohio is playing. Fans must show a valid photo ID to obtain their tickets.

Immediately following each win a member of the Ohio Athletic Ticket Office will be located at the "Winners Circle" to sell tickets for the following day's game. You must have that day's ticket to purchase tickets for the following game.

If you have any questions, please call the Ohio Athletic Ticket Office at 1-800-575-CATS.