Patriots Switch Game Date
Published on August 28, 2002 under NBA G League (G League)
Fayetteville Patriots News Release
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., August 28, 2002 â At the request of Crown Coliseum officials, Patriots team president Amy Perko moved one of the Patriots' 19 weekend games to a weekday. The schedule change allowed the Crown to provide an additional weekend date to the Cape Fear FireAntz.
The Patriots were scheduled to play the North Charleston Lowgators on Friday, December 6, 2002 at the Crown Coliseum. That game was moved to Thursday, December 5.
Eight Friday dates and 10 Saturday dates are now included in the Patriots' 25-game home schedule. The Patriots' season-ticket package includes a 13-game plan and a 7-game plan. Group tickets are also available at discounted prices. Log on to www.fayettevillepatriots.com for more information on group ticket sales.
The Patriots play an exhibition game at the Crown Coliseum on Nov. 12 against North Charleston. Their home opener is three days later when they host the Asheville Altitude at 7:30 p.m. Before starting the regular season, however, the Patriots will bring NBA basketball to the Crown on October 15.
The Washington Wizards, who currently feature five ACC players on their roster, will take on the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets currently have former Patriots forward Chris Andersen and former Scotland County High guard Lorinza Harrington on their roster.
Call 213-1001 for more information on buying tickets to the game. Fans can also call 1-800-4NBA-TIX or going on line at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are available in the following price ranges: $11, $14, $17, $27, $29 and $39. Season tickets to Patriots games are still available. Season-ticket plans start as low as $56.
Call 213-1012 for information on season-ticket plans, which include 13-and-7-game plans. The Patriots play 26 home games this season, including the exhibition game against North Charleston.
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