Nov. 30, 2005

COLUMBIA, Mo. - With the heavy buzz of this weekend's anticipated large crowd at the Columbia Sub-Regional of the NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament, the University of Missouri wants to remind fans that all-session tickets for the event can be purchased in advance.

Fans can purchase an all-tournament pass ($10 adults/$7 youth) by visiting the Mizzou Arena Box Office during normal business hours, or by calling 1-800-CAT-PAWS. In addition, single-day passes ($7 adults/$5 youth) will be available for sale on the day of the game.

Walk-up orders will still be accepted at the Hearnes Center box office, one hour before the beginning of each session. Long lines may be experienced, and with free parking around the Hearnes Center and with each seat general admission, fans are encouraged to arrive as early as possible for a great NCAA-Tournament experience.

All University of Missouri students will receive free admission on both days with their student IDs.

Starting at 5:30 p.m., Friday, St. Mary's and Arkansas will take the volleyball court in first-round action with Missouri State visiting the 10th-ranked and seeded Missouri Tigers at 7:30 p.m. The winners of each match will advance to Saturday's second-round bout, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The winner of the Columbia Sub-Region will advance to the Penn State Regional, being held Dec. 9-10, with that winner advancing to the NCAA Tournament's Final Four in San Antonio, Texas.