April 25, 2008

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Sirius Satellite Radio will air all three Patriot League Men's Lacrosse Tournament games this weekend beginning with Friday's semifinal affair between top-seeded Army and No. 4 Bucknell beginning at 4:00 pm. Second-seeded Navy will face No. 3 Colgate in the nightcap with faceoff set for 7:00 pm. Both semifinal contests will be aired on Ch. 119, while the championship contest will be available on Ch. 152.

The Patriot League Championship Game is slated for Sunday at 2:00 pm and will be televised live on CBS College Sports Network. Major League Lacrosse Director of Broadcast Content Jason Chandler (play by play) and former Syracuse All-American Paul Carcaterra (analyst) will call the action. The tournament winner will receive an automatic bid to play in the NCAA Championship.

Additionally, Navy's hometown station 1430 WNAV will carry Navy's semifinal contest, and championship contest should the Midshipmen advance, with the Voice of Navy Lacrosse Pete Medhurst calling the action.

Tickets for the Patriot League Men's Lacrosse Tournament can be purchased by calling the Army ticket office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY or logging on to www.goARMYsports.com. Tickets can also be bought on game day at Michie Stadium. Tickets for the semifinal games are $6 for adults and $4 for students, while the championship game tickets have been priced at $10 for adults and $5 for students. All students from the four participating schools will receive free admission to all three games by showing a school ID. Additionally, groups of 10 or more will be admitted for $2 per person, however to take advantage of the reduced rate, please purchase the tickets in advance. The group rate will not be honored by walking up to the ticket counter on game day.