MEMPHIS, Tenn . -- Tiger head coach John Calipari is calling forstudent supporters to turn out for Saturday's NIT second round gameversus Virginia Tech.
In turn, Calipari and his family are helping the students' cause, purchasing 400 tickets to give to students for Saturday's game.
The 400 student tickets will be distributed on a first-come, firstserve basis at the Univeristy's Bursar's Office beginning at 9:00 a.m.(CT) Friday morning. Each student with a valid University ID can pick up one ticket to Saturday's game. The tickets are reserved seats.
If a student picks up a free ticket and needs to get additional tickets, those tickets will have to be purchased at the Athletic TicketOffice or at FedExForum box office. Ticket prices are $15 for the lowerand club levels, $10 for the terrace level and $5 for student tickets.
In addition to tickets, two buses will be at Richardson Towers onthe University of Memphis campus Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. (CT) to take students to the game.
