Re: All Things Denver XXXVIII: On To Better Days!
Here's the text of an e-mail sent today from the DU Athletic Dept. I hope plenty of East Coast alums are able to include a trip to Baltimore in Memorial Day Weekend plans.
====>No. 5 Seed Denver Takes on Duke in Semifinals
The No. 5 seed University of Denver men’s lacrosse team will take on No. 1 seed Duke University on Saturday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m. MT (1:00 p.m. ET) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. The Pioneers advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships with a 15-6 win over Drexel in the Quarterfinals hosted at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Del.
The Office of Alumni Relations invites you to cheer on our Denver Pioneers in a variety of ways including a pregame tailgate rally at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore and watch parties in Denver, Chicago and Houston. See below for ways you can join in on the fun and purchase tickets to the game.
Pregame Rally and Luncheon
M & T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
The Office of Alumni Relations is hosting a pregame tailgate rally on Saturday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m. ET for all DU alumni, parents and fans who are able to join us prior to Saturday’s game at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. MT). A complimentary barbeque lunch will be served as we come together to cheer on our Denver Pioneers against the Duke Blue Devils.
When: Saturday, May 24, 2014 – Division 1 Semifinals
Monday, May 26, 2014 – Division 1 Finals
(If DU advances to the Final Game on Monday, you will find us at the same place at the same time for another fun pregame rally!)
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Where: M & T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Lot O, DU Tents
Map
http://alumni.du.edu/redirect.aspx?linkID=40423&eid=37646
2014 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship Weekend Tickets
Tickets for the 2014 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship Weekend are on sale now. Opening face-off is slated for 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. MT). Tickets can be purchased at NCAA.com/Tickets or at TicketMaster.com.
Pioneer Athletics Donors who have made a gift to the Pioneer Movement Annual Fund of $110 or more since July 1, 2013 can call 303-871-4625 to purchase tickets to sit in the Denver sections of 128 and 132 at M&T Bank Stadium. Deadline to purchase through the DU Box Office is Thursday, May 22 at noon.
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Broadcast Information
Saturday’s game will be televised live at 1:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and WatchESPN.com, and will also be available on 102.3 ESPN Radio.
Denver and Chicago
Semifinals Watch Parties
Join DU chapters in Denver and Chicago to watch the semifinal game on Saturday, May 24.
Denver Watch Parties
Cheer on the No. 5 seed University of Denver men’s lacrosse team as they face No. 1 Duke University in the semifinals of the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships on Saturday, May 24, at 11:00 a.m. MT at the following athletic partner official watch party locations:
Crimson & Gold
2017 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210
The Pioneer
2401 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210
Boone’s Tavern
1135 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Stadium Inn
1701 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210
South Philly Cheesesteaks DU
2070 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210
Chicago Watch Party
Appetizers courtesy of the Alumni Relations Office
When: Saturday, May 24, 2014
Time: Noon CT
Where: Gamekeepers
345 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614
Map
http://alumni.du.edu/redirect.aspx?linkID=40419&eid=37646
Houston NCAA Finals Watch Party, May 26
Join the Houston Chapter and all lacrosse fans in the Houston area at a watch party for the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship game from 11:30-2:00 p.m. CT on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. This is a family-friendly event hosted by the Greater Houston Chapter of US Lacrosse.
The party is free and includes soft drinks and appetizers. Food and adult beverages are available for purchase.