Bucknell University Athletics
Bucknell Basketball Tickets Available for Jan. 6 Navy Doubleheader
12/13/2006 7:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Dec. 13, 2006
LEWISBURG, Pa. - Bucknell basketball fans now have the opportunity to purchase tickets to see the Bison men's and women's teams host Patriot League rival Navy on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007 at Sojka Pavilion.
The Bucknell-Navy game is the Patriot League opener for both teams. With classes having not yet begun for the spring semester, a limited number of tickets are now available for this doubleheader featuring the Bucknell men's and women's teams. A single ticket will allow admission to both games and provides an excellent opportunity to see the Bison in action this season, particularly for those fans who are not season ticket holders.
The Bucknell-Navy women's game tips off at 4 p.m. on Jan. 6, with the men's contest to follow at 7 p.m.
Additional gameday festivities on Jan. 6 include the Bucknell Men's Basketball Alumni Game at 1:15 p.m. and the Dirk Sojka Slam Dunk with Bison Basketball event to benefit SUNCOM Industries. A silent auction featuring items from professional sports teams as well as local vendors will be conducted throughout the day as part of this special event. In addition, a halftime ceremony during the men's game will honor the1986-87 men's basketball team, the first in Bucknell history to earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament 20 years ago.
Tickets for this doubleheader against Navy may be ordered online at www.bucknell.edu/boxoffice/ at any time, or purchased in advance through the Campus Box Office until December 21st (M-F 11-5) or by calling 570-577-1000. Single game ticket prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children and seniors.
Where to Purchase Tickets for Bucknell v. Navy on January 6, 2007:
Online: http://www.bucknell.edu/boxoffice/
Phone: (570) 577-1000 Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. until Dec. 21, 2006
In Person: Campus Box Office, Weis Center, Monday - Friday, 11 - 5:00 until Dec. 21, 2006
Day of Game: Sojka Pavilion Ticket Office opens on January 6 at 3 p.m.
Both Bison basketball teams are currently in a break for final exams. The men are 3-5 after their most recent victory over George Mason at the BB&T Classic. They will play their next five games away from home, beginning Saturday afternoon at Cornell, before returning to Sojka Pavilion to face Navy.
The Bucknell women carry a 6-4 record into this Saturday's game against Coppin State in Baltimore. The Bison have three home games prior to opening league play against Navy - Dec. 19 vs. Binghamton, Dec. 29 vs. Buffalo and Jan. 3 vs. Iona.
