November 22, 2011

Ticket office to be open Friday; Parking and tailgate information announced

For fans hoping to spend a few minutes of Black Friday purchasing tickets to Saturday's FCS Playoff game, the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center will be open Friday beginning at 8 a.m. Tech has also announced details for parking and tailgating for the 2 p.m. game against Central Arkansas.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- For Tennessee Tech football fans hoping to spend a few minutes of a busy Black Friday purchasing their tickets to Saturday's FCS Playoff game against Central Arkansas, the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center will be open Friday beginning at 8 a.m. Originally scheduled to be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Tech Athletics Director Mark Wilson has announced the ticket office will be open the extra day to accommodate Golden Eagle fans.

Tickets may be urchased for Saturday's game in person at the ticket office or by calling (931) 372-3940. Tickets may also be purchased online at TTUsports.com. Kickoff for Tech's first-ever FCS playoff game is at 2 p.m. against Central Arkansas. Tickets are $10 per person. Tech students will be admitted free by showing a valid ID.

Tech has also announced details for parking and tailgating for the game against Central Arkansas.

All persons who held football parking passes for any of the lots around Tucker Stadium should use the same pass for Saturday. All passes will be honored the same as during the regular season.

Spaces may be reserved inside the Magic 98.5 Tailgate Park, which will open at 10 a.m. Popular artist Chris Rains and the Pilots of the Universe will provide live music at the venue, which is opening a half hour earlier than usual. To reserve a space in the tailgate park, please call the Athletics Ticket Office at (931) 372-3940.