March 1, 2006

Chicago, Ill. - Tickets are on sale now, and the UIC Athletic Department is sponsoring a free bus trip, for the men's basketball team's upcoming Horizon League Tournament games in Milwaukee, Wis. The Flames' tournament quarterfinal game versus third-seeded UW-Green Bay is slated for Friday, March 3rd, at 4:30 p.m., at US Cellular Arena.

Tickets prices are $20 for each game with orders being taken for both Friday and Saturday's possible semifinal game versus #2 Butler by calling 312-413-UIC1.

UIC students can purchase tickets for just $5 and should contact Shawn Sullivan at 312-355-1330.

The UIC Athletic Department is offering a free fan bus for the games. Fans and students need to RSVP to the above phone numbers to secure their spot on the bus.

Deadline for securing tickets and a seat on the bus is 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 2nd.

The fan bus will leave the Flames Athletic Center (839 W. Roosevelt Rd.) on Friday, March 3rd, at 1:00 p.m. and return immediately following the game.

Saturday's fan bus, should UIC advance, would leave at noon from the Flames Athletic Center and return after the game.