Men's Volleyball: 5/3: NCAA Final Four Preview

Here's the preview of the USC vs. UCSB rematch in the Final Four tomorrow.


http://youtu.be/Vy51hXAGSpY

UCSB Men's Volleyball team in the Final Four

This isn't basketball related, but the Gaucho Men's Volleyball team is in the Final Four of the NCAA championships, so it's a worthy news item.


http://youtu.be/xknr2s9WoTA

Final Four Likability Index

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/tournament/2010/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=5040237

UNC Tarheels Invade the Thunderdome Friday

The University of North Carolina Tarheels men's basketball team visits the Thunderdome this Friday at 7 pm to take on the Gauchos. UNC, a Final Four team last season, is the consensus No. 1 team in the country. They return their top 7 scorers from last season, and feature Tyler Hansbrough, the 2008 NCAA Player of the Year. However, Hansbrough is one of several injured players who may sit out the game. Other injured Tarheels include Marcus Ginyard, Tyler Zeller, and Mike Copeland. UNC is 2-0 this season, while UCSB is 1-1 after a close loss to Utah State Monday.

The game is sold out, although an 100 extra student tickets will be released on Friday. The game will be televised nationally on ESPNU.

UNC/UCSB tickets on sale

According to the UCSB Department of Athletics:

The UC Santa Barbara men's basketball team will play one of its most highly anticipated home schedules ever, and as the season approaches, the UCSB Department of Athletics is excited to unveil the Cinco Pack. The Cinco Pack is a five-game ticket package that includes admission to the Gauchos' Nov. 21 match-up with 2008 NCAA Final Four participant and likely preseason No. 1 North Carolina, as well as tickets to four other home games of your choice. The Cinco Pack will be available for walk-up and telephone purchase at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, and for online purchase on Oct. 22.

For just $75, the Cinco Pack offers UCSB fans the opportunity to create a customized five-game ticket plan that guarantees admission to the UNC game. Cinco Pack tickets will be located in the end court section and will have a reserved seat only for the game against the Tar Heels. The tickets for the other four selected games will also be end court, but will be general admission.

Cinco Packs will be available beginning Thursday, Oct. 16 at 1:00 p.m. via walk-up at the Athletics Ticket Office in the Intercollegiate Athletics Building on campus, or by calling the Ticket Office at 805-893-UCSB and selecting option 2. Online sales at UCSBgauchos.com will begin on Oct. 22 at 9:00 a.m.

Get your UNC game tickets now!

As reported earlier, the University of North Carolina Tarheels are coming to town for a date with the Gauchos Nov. 21. UNC is expected to be the consensus #1 team in the country, as they return everyone from last year's Final Four team, including 2008 National Player of the Year Tyler Hansbrough. Secure your ticket to this game by purchasing season tickets, and get the opportunity to purchase another ticket for the game, while receiving discounts and Gaucho Bucks in the process. This game is expected to sell out quickly, so don't wait. Here is the official press release on how to order tickets:

http://ucsbgauchos.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/081408aab.html

The Thunderdome will be rockin'! Be there!