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Braves play in NCAA Tournament this weekend
March 9, 2005
CARROLLTON, GA - The 2005 NCAA South Regional Tournament will be held at the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, AL and the University of West Georgia Men’s Braves Basketball team will be there.
The West Georgia Braves lost in the semifinals of the Gulf South Conference tournament to Delta State, but a stellar regular season garnered a spot in the NCAA South Regional. The Braves are 23-6 on the season and ranked fourth in the region.
West Georgia will play Central Arkansas on Saturday, March 12, at 12 noon CST. Ticket prices are $3 for students with ID, $7 for general admission.
According to Mike Cooney, assistant athletic director and assistant men’s basketball coach, since Montevallo is only a two-hour drive from Carrollton (see directions below) fans can easily make the trip.
“We can win this tournament with the support of our fans and we are asking all UWG fans coming to the game to wear red,” he said. “If we win the game Saturday, we will play at 5 p.m. Sunday and the Championship game will take place Tuesday at 7 p.m. ”
Tickets will go on sale at Montevallo on Thursday. Student tickets are $3 and a student ID must be presented to get the discount. General admission tickets are $7. For reserved seating, tickets are $9.
Directions to the University of Montevallo (driving time is approximately 2 1/2 hours):
Take I-20 toward Birmingham, take Exit 136 on to Interstate 459-South (Tuscaloosa/Montgomery), go 14 miles to exit 15 - Interstate 65 South toward Montgomery. Stay on Interstate 65 South for approximately 16 miles to Exit 234 - Shelby County Airport, go left at the end of the ramp (pass gas stations and bank) 2.0 miles - Right onto County Road 22 West, 3.0 miles - left at traffic light onto Highway 119 South, 3.0 miles - Pass “Welcome to Montevallo” sign, 1.0 mile - Right onto Oak Street. The area (Student Activities Center) is on the perimeter road that circles the University campus.
For more information, contact the UWG Sports Information Office at 678-839-6542.
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