Henderson, Tennessee — (March 12, 2024) — Tickets are on sale this week for the first and second rounds of the NAIA Men’s National Basketball Tournament, presented by Ballogy, Friday, March 15, and Saturday March 16, 2024, at the Brewer Sports Center. General admission for adults is $15 a day, and students are $10 a day. E&T Contracting, LLC, is sponsoring the Henderson tournament.
Tickets for the 5 and 7 p.m. games Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday are available at https://tinyurl.com/3cpfdm4n.
The Point Park Pioneers (#2) and Texas College Steers (#3) face off in the first round at 5 p.m. Friday. FHU Lions (#1) and Loyola New Orleans Wolf Pack (#4) go head to head at 7 p.m. The winning team from each of Friday’s games will play at 4 p.m. Saturday.
FHU Athletic Director Jonathan Estes said hosting the tournament for the second consecutive year reflects the Lions strong season, 26-4, and the great facilities to host a strong tournament.
“We strive to ensure that the national tournament experience is exceptional for every participating team,” Estes said. “We extend a warm invitation to the community to join us and witness the excitement of the tournament firsthand.”
FHU’s men’s basketball team has only lost one game at home this year while the Lady Lions (a No. 13 seed) are off to Salina, Kansas. Their first stop on the road to Sioux City, Iowa, is against the No. 4 seed Mayville State (N.D.) Comets.
Before cheering on their favorite team Friday and Saturday, individuals can enjoy a meal at Wallace-Gano Dining Hall for unlimited dining with a tournament discount prices of $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 -11, children 5 and under are free. Cash and cards will be accepted and the price is all-inclusive, with no additional tax or tip required.
Individuals who cannot attend in person, may purchase online access through https://tinyurl.com/4b8tancr.
The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service. With locations in Henderson and Memphis, FHU offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees.