Tiger head coach John Calipari is encouraging student supporters to turn out for Wednesday's NIT quarterfinal game versus Vanderbilt. In turn, Calipari and his family are helping the students' cause, purchasing 400 tickets to give to students for Wednesday's game. Also, Dr. T.C. Hilger, a University of Memphis booster, is joining the Calipari family in helping students get to the game, as he is purchasing 100 tickets to give to students.
The 500 student tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first serve basis at the University's Bursar's Office beginning at 8:30 a.m.(CT) Wednesday morning. Each student with a valid University ID can pick up one ticket to Wednesday'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 Ticket Office or at FedExForum box office. Ticket prices are $15 for the lower and club levels, $10 for the terrace level and $5 for student tickets.
In addition to the free student tickets, buses will be at Richardson Towers on the University of Memphis campus Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. (CT) to take students to the game.
