The Madness Returns In 2014!!

Spokane Arena will host the second and third rounds of the NCAA Tournament in 2014 (Photo: Spokane Arena)

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SPOKANE ARENA:

TICKET BUYING PROCESS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14 AT 10:00 A.M.!

WHAT: 2014 NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball Championship
Second & Third Rounds

WHERE: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena

WHEN: Thursday, March 20, 2014 and Saturday, March 22, 2014

Mark your calendars for Monday, January 14 at 10 a.m. PST because it's going to be a great day for NCAA Basketball fans.

Washington State University and the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena will announce details at that date and time on how to purchase tickets to the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship - Second and Third Rounds.

If you haven't already purchased tickets to the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship - Spokane Regional, NOW WOULD BE A VERY GOOD TIME TO DO IT.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.spokanearena.com/ncaa, by phone at 800/325-SEAT, at all TicketsWest outlets, or at the Spokane Arena Box Office at 720 West Mallon Avenue from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. PST to 6 p.m. PST.

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