March 16, 2003

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ----- Tickets to UAB's opening round NIT game vs. Louisiana-Lafayette will go on sale Monday at 8:00 a.m. at the UAB Athletics Ticket Office. The ticket office will remain open until 7:00 p.m. both Monday and Tuesday and all day Wednesday.

The Blazers open NIT play Wednesday night, March 19 when they play host to Louisiana-Lafayette in Bartow Arena. Gametime is 7:00 p.m.

Reserved seat tickets will be priced at $14.00 and general admission tickets will be $10.00. UAB students will be admitted free with a valid university I.D.

UAB season ticket holders have until Noon on Tuesday to exercise their seat priority and may do so in person or by calling 975-UAB1. Non season-ticket holders may purchase tickets in person or by calling SouthTix at (205) 933-1280.