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Men's Basketball Final Four
The Purple Raider men’s basketball team is headed to the semi-finals for the first time in history!
The University of Mount Union will travel to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN to take on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the semi-final game of the 2023 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Playoffs.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single session tickets are $30 for adults general admission and $25 for seniors (65+), and youth general admission (ages 2-12). Children under the age of 2 are free.
PRE-GAME CELEBRATION
Alumni and friends who are traveling to Fort Wayne, Indiana are invited to join the Office of Alumni Engagement at a pre-game gathering in the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott Downtown Hotel from 4-7 p.m. Free snacks and goodies are available (while supplies last!)
2023 SEMI-FINALS DETAILS
The 2023 Semi-Finals game is hosted by Visit Fort Wayne, Manchester University, and the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
The physical address for the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is: 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
GAME COVERAGE
Mount Union will broadcast the games on the radio on WRMU-FM 91.1 Alliance. The game will also be broadcasted on WDPN-AM 1310 Alliance. The semi-final game on Thursday will be streamed at https://www.ncaa.com/game/6130880.
FORT WAYNE AREA HOTELS
Check out a list of area hotels at Visit Fort Wayne.
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Should Mount Union advance to the Championship Game, some additional details are provided below.
2023 Division III Men's Basketball Championship Game
TBD vs. TBD
Saturday, March 18
4 p.m. EST
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum- Fort Wayne, IN
Game Coverage
Mount Union will broadcast the games on the radio on WRMU-FM 91.1 Alliance. The game will also be broadcasted on WDPN-AM 1310 Alliance. The National Championship game on Saturday will be televised on the CBS Sports Network.
Red-Eye Bus to Fort Wayne, IN
The cost of the red-eye bus trip will be $75 for alumni/friends/community members and $25 for Mount Union students. Registration will be available on Friday, March 17 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The bus will depart the morning of Saturday, March 18 from Mount Union and return immediately following the game.
Watch Parties
If you are interested in hosting a watch party for the National Championship game, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at (330) 823-2030 or alumni@mountunion.edu for more information! A listing of all scheduled watch parties will be provided online.
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Event Type Contact
Tara Pete
alumni@mountunion.edu DepartmentOffice of Alumni Engagement