MILWAUKEE (January 15, 2016) – Join Milwaukee alums, students and fans at Motor City Madness in Detroit, March 5-8, to cheer on the Panther men's basketball team in its quest for a NCAA Tournament berth.
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The winner of the Horizon League Tournament, which will be played at historic Joe Louis Arena, receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Â Milwaukee is off to a great start to the 2015-16 season and at 12-5 overall and 3-1 in the Horizon League, owns victories over Big Ten foes Wisconsin and Minnesota. Led by a veteran cast of players, Milwaukee is poised to make a run at its fifth postseason berth under 11
th-year head coach
Rob Jeter.
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Whether you are traveling from Wisconsin or live in Michigan, you can pick and choose to build the unique package that works for you. All purchases include a black and gold swag bag, Panther Bash reception and power-up brunch.
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Buses will depart and drop off from the Bayshore Park & Ride at the corner of Port Washington Road and Silver Spring in Glendale. Any transportation or ticket purchased through the UWM Alumni Association is non-refundable. No refunds shall be provided should the team not advance in the tournament.
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Fans can choose from one, two or three-night stays in Detroit starting at $120 a night for hotel if booked by January 25. A special discounted all-session ticket is available for the low cost of $55 if purchased by January 25 and bus trip options begin at $50
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Space is limited so be sure to sign up today! To register for the trip, Milwaukee alumni and fans can visit
http://www4.uwm.edu/alumni/HorizonLeague/.
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UWM students can register by visiting
https://events.attend.com/#/register/1383772079/0. Space for UWM students is limited but the first 56 to sign up receive free bus transportation and a free ticket to the games,
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For information, email Rachel Flessner in the UWM Alumni Association office at
flessnr@uwm.edu or call (414) 229-3018.
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