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Kyle Terada

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Details for Following Portland’s NCAA March Madness Appearance


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The University of Portland women's basketball team will make their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1997 this weekend and there are various ways for fans to support the team. Below are game details as well as multiple events the University has planned this week. Stay tuned to PortlandPilots.com for the latest updates. Go Pilots!

Los Angeles Host Site (UCLA, Pauley Pavilion)
NCAA First Round – Saturday, March 18
Game 1: No. 5 Oklahoma vs. No. 12 Portland, 6 PM (ESPNU, 1080 The Fan)
Game 2: No. 4 UCLA vs. No. 13 Sacramento State, 8:30 PM (ESPN2)

NCAA Second Round – Monday, March 20
Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, Time and TV coverage TBA

Team Sendoff at Chiles Center
Come to the Chiles Center service parking lot on Thursday at noon to wish the team well before they head to the airport. Team and staff charter buses will depart from the Chiles Center between 12:15-12:30 p.m.

Portland-Area Watch Parties
Saturday's game will be aired on ESPNU and fans in are encouraged to gather at the following locations to cheer on the team with fellow supporters:
  • The Pilot House will be the on-campus gathering spot to catch the game(s). The Pilot House features multiple big-screen TVs as well as a large projector and screen to catch the action. The Pilot House will feature game snacks and a variety of pub-style food for purchase. Also, beer and wine will be available for purchase by those 21 and over.
  • Some Pilots will also meet off campus to watch Saturday's game at the Spirit of 77. Minors are allowed until 10 p.m. every day at this March Madness friendly space. There's also pop-a-shot basketball to keep kiddos (and kids at heart) entertained during commercials.

Virtual Cheering Section
One of the best ways to support the team is to get the word out. To help do this, we're hosting a virtual cheering section called PURPLE OUT THE SOCIALS. As you're watching, celebrating, and cheering the team on, put on your purple and share pictures, tag friends, and especially tag @portlandpilots, @portlandwbb, and @uportlandalumni. Tell us where you're watching and who you're with. Those tags don't just help spread the word – they keep us connected and might help you win a prize!

Ticket Information
If you are planning to go to the game(s) in Los Angeles, tickets for the 1st and 2nd Round Package which includes both games on Saturday and Monday's contest are $30 for reserved and $19 for general admission. Single session tickets are expected to go on sale later this week. Contact Dave Taylor (taylord@up.edu or 503-943-7525) at the Pilot Box Office for more information about Portland's reserved seating locations or purchase directly at this link.

Pilots Pregame Social
If you live in the LA area or plan to fly in for the game, join us for our Pilots Pregame Social. We'll be at the Barbianca Local Kitchen in the Hotel MdR from 3 – 5 p.m. Then it's on to the game at Pauley Pavilion! Contact: Gina Yazzolino (yazzolin@up.edu).

Hotel MdR
13480 Maxella Ave, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 822-8555
 
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