For Immediate Release: March 14, 2009
Contact: John Hartrick (hartrick@binghamton.edu)
Phone: 607-777-6800

BU will host free NCAA Selection Show event at 5 p.m. Sunday
Fans can join team to celebrate and watch televised bracket unveiling

VESTAL, N.Y. -- Binghamton will host its fans for a special Selection Show event Sunday night at the Events Center, beginning at 5 p.m. CBS will broadcast the 65-team national tournament bracket beginning at 6 p.m. The Bearcats, who earned the automatic NCAA berth alloted to the America East champion, will learn their first-round opponent and site.

Alumni, students, faculty, staff, community members and season ticket holders are invited to join the players and coaches for a viewing party on 14-foot screens in the Events Center.

Fans can purchase Bearcats Championship T-Shirts at the BU Campus Bookstore on Tuesday, or online now at www.binghamton.bncollege.com or at www.americaeast.com.

Ticket and Travel Information
Check www.bubearcats.com on Monday, March 16 for more information on how to purchase NCAA tournament tickets and information regarding travel.

Viewing Parties
It’s never too early to start planning to get together with your friends for a viewing party of your own! All games will be broadcast live on CBS and online at www.ncaasports.com/mmod. Alumni – reconnect with old friends at www.bconnectalumni.binghamton.edu.