March 19, 2001
Columbia, Mo.-The University of Missouri women's basketball team advances to the Sweet Sixteen after defeating No. 2 seeded Georgia (78-65) and No. 7 seeded Wisconsin (71-68) in the Eastern Sub Regional. The wins boost the Tigers to 22-9 on the year-their best season since 1984-85 when they also posted a 22-9 record as the Big Eight Conference Champions.
In support of the Tiger women's basketball team, the Missouri Athletic Department and Canterbury Travel, the official travel agency of the Missouri Tigers, are offering a travel package for fans interested in supporting Mizzou on its way to the Final Four.
The Eastern Regional semifinal and final games will be played in Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Penn. Canterbury has acquired 10 seats on a flight from St. Louis, Mo., to Pittsburgh.
Departure is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on Friday, with a return flight on either Sunday or Tuesday morning, depending upon the outcome of the Tiger's games. The cost of the flight is $246.50. Individuals interested in information regarding the flight and other travel opportunities, please call Teresa and/or Janet at Canterbury Travel at 443-1625.
Individuals looking to purchase airfare will also be responsible for their own ground transportation and should discuss those options with Canterbury Travel. Limited space at the team hotel will also be available. Individuals can make arrangements through the Tiger Scholarship Office at (573) 882-0704.
In addition to its airfare package, Missouri is organizing a bus trip. The party is scheduled to leave on Friday between 8:00-9:00 p.m., and travel to Pittsburgh over night. The return trip would leave either Saturday or Monday evening, again depending upon the outcome of the weekend's games. The cost of the bus trip is $50.
Individuals will be responsible for the cost of their own lodging, meals and game tickets. The Athletic Department is currently organizing a host hotel for Tiger fans. For more information please contact the Missouri women's basketball office at (573) 882-1002.
Missouri has purchased tickets for the Eastern Regional (all three games) that will be sold for $40. General admission tickets for each session can be purchased the day of the game for $20 from the Mellon Arena Ticket Office. For more information please call the Missouri Ticket Office at 573-884-7297.