Feb. 13, 2002

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A limited number of BIG EAST Men's Basketball Tournament ticket packages are available for $235 each and can be purchased at the Providence College Ticket Office or by calling 401-865-GO PC. The complete tournament ticket packages include a ticket to each game of the BIG EAST Tournament, which will be held at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, March 6 - Saturday, March 9.

2002 BIG EAST Men's Basketball Championship
Wednesday, March 6 - First Round
Noon	        No. 4 East vs. No. 5 West (ESPN)
2:00 p.m.	No. 3 West vs. No. 6 East (ESPN)
7:00 p.m.	No. 4 West vs. No. 5 East (ESPN)
9:00 p.m.	No. 3 East vs. No. 6 West (ESPN)

Thursday, March 7 - Quarterfinals
Noon	        No. 1 West vs. East 4/West 5 Winner (ESPN2)
2:00 p.m.	No. 2 East vs. West 3/East 6 Winner (ESPN)
7:00 p.m.	No. 1 East vs. West 4/East 5 Winner (ESPN2)
9:00 p.m.	No. 2 West vs. East 3/West 6 Winner (ESPN)

Friday, March 8 - Semifinals
7:00 p.m.	Thursday Afternoon Winners (ESPN)
9:00 p.m.	Thursday Evening Winners (ESPN)

Saturday, March 9 - Championship
8:00 p.m.	Semifinal Winners (ESPN)

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