Miners headed to playoffs, postseason matchup versus Pittsburgh
March 6, 2008 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
East Kentucky Miners News Release
PIKEVILLE, KY. - The East Kentucky Miners are headed to the postseason as part of their inaugural campaign. East Kentucky is CBA Playoffs bound. The Miners have earned a trip to the postseason after locking up the third seed in the American Conference. East Kentucky has enjoyed the support of a passionate fanbase throughout its debut season.
The Miners will begin their postseason trek on Tuesday, March 11 in Pittsburgh at the Petersen Events Center versus the host Xplosion. East Kentucky basketball fans who cannot travel to Pittsburgh to support the Miners in their game against the Xplosion can follow the East Kentucky professional basketball team online via webcast at www.ekminers.com. Tip-off for the East Kentucky-Pittsburgh game is slated for 8 p.m.
A win over Pittsburgh would put the Miners back at home at the East Kentucky Expo Center for a home postseason game versus American Conference frontrunner Minot on Thursday, March 13. East Kentucky would meet Minot in a best two-of-three series.
Tickets for the East Kentucky-Minot game would go on sale Wednesday morning, March 12. Tickets would be available for purchase at the East Kentucky Expo Center Box Office.
Miners season ticket holders would be able to purchases their seats for the playoff game at a 20-percent discount up until noon on Thursday, March 13. After noon on Thursday, March 13, all season seats not purchased at the box office, or reserved by calling the box office at 606-444-5500 or emailing Kelly@eastkyexpo.com, would be released to the public. Tip-off for the East Kentucky-Minot game would be 7:05 p.m.
Sponsorship packages will be available for the playoff game. For sponsorship information, contact the Miners office by calling 606/437-9715.
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