March 15, 2009

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Basketball is making its first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2003 and the Mizzou Ticket Office was allocated a very limited number of tickets available for the first-round game against Cornell on Friday in Boise, Idaho.

Based on such limited availability, only 2008 Tiger Scholarship Fund members and men's basketball season ticket holders qualify to purchase tickets at this time.Donors and season ticket holders may purchase tickets beginning Monday (March 16) at 8 a.m. by calling the Mizzou Ticket Office at 1-800-CAT-PAWS while supplies last. Ordering limits may apply.

Should any tickets remain after 5 p.m. on Monday, all alumni and fans may order by phone if/while supplies last beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday (March 17th).

Only Visa, Mastercard, or Discover cards will be accepted for payment for NCAA Tournament tickets. First round tickets are priced at $61. Should the Tigers advance to the second round of the tournament, those who received first round tickets will automatically be charged and receive second-round tickets.

All tickets purchased may be picked up with proper ID at the Taco Bell Arena Will Call Ticket Office, near Entry 2, beginning 90 minutes before tip off.

Game times for Missouri's first round contest against Cornell will be available later Sunday evening.