2K Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project Regional Round Pairings Announced
AUSTIN, Texas — The 2014-15 University of Texas Men’s Basketball schedule has been finalized with today’s announcement of Texas’ two opponents in the 2K Classic benefitting Wounded Warrior Project Regional Rounds. UT will host North Dakota State on Friday, Nov. 14 (tip time and TV info to be announced later) and Alcorn State on Sunday, Nov. 16 (7 p.m. Central tip, ESPNU).
As a regional host, Texas will automatically advance to the 2K Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project Championship Rounds in New York City along with California, Iowa and Syracuse. UT will face Iowa in the semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 20 (6 p.m. Central, ESPN2) and play on Friday, Nov. 21 in the championship (6:30 p.m. Central, ESPN2) or consolation game (4 p.m. Central, ESPNU or ESPN2). All four games during the championship rounds in New York City will be played at historic Madison Square Garden.
Tickets for the Championship Rounds are currently on sale and may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 866-448-7849 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com.
Season tickets are currently on sale for Texas Basketball. Fans are encouraged to visit this web site for more information (http://longhorns.texassports.com/basketball/bb-tickets.html) or call (512) 471-3333.
Wounded Warrior Project is the beneficiary of the 2K Sports Classic. The mission of Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla.
2014 2K Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project Austin Regional Round Schedule (Frank Erwin Center; Austin, Texas)
All times Central
Friday, Nov. 14
TEXAS vs. North Dakota State (time TBA, TV TBA)
Sunday, Nov. 16
TEXAS vs. Alcorn State (7 p.m., ESPNU)
