By: Mark Wasik
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KENNESAW, Ga. – Single game tickets are now on sale for both the Kennesaw State men's and women's basketball teams, as the season opener for the women's squad is in just eight days (Nov. 9), while the men's squad will have its opener on Nov. 14 against Piedmont College.
Adult ticket prices for men's basketball are available for just $12 per game, $11 if bought online before the contest. The discounted rate for Seniors (55 and over) and Youth (ages 3-12) is $10. Group tickets are available for 10 or more, to inquire about these tickets fans should call 470-578-OWLS (6957). Courtside seats for the men's team have been sold out for the season. To purchase men's tickets online, fans should click HERE.
For the first time, KSU is selling courtside seats for the women's team. Prices are $25 a game for courtside for adults, $22.25 if bought online. Adult tickets for women's basketball this season are $7 for walk-up or $5.75 if bought online, while the discounted rate is just $5. Women's single-game tickets can be bought on-line by clicking HERE.
There are several exciting games and promotions set for this season for both teams. Among the highlights for the men are home games against Belmont on Nov. 19 (Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night), Mercer on Dec. 1 (White Out), Jacksonville State on Jan. 27 (Gold Rush) and North Alabama on Jan. 29 (Tony Ingle Night). For the KSU Owl women, the opener on Tuesday, Nov. 9 is a BLUE OUT, with 1,000 free "Welcome to the Blue Era" T-shirts as they begin the first year under new head coach Octavia Blue. The Jan. 12 game against FGCU will be Student-Appreciation Night, while the team's annual Pink Game is set for Feb. 12 against North Florida.
The Kennesaw State men's team brings back over 90% of its offense from a year ago, including the top returning scorer in the ASUN in Spencer Rodgers. The Owl women meanwhile, are expected to be paced by preseason all-conference selections Amani Johnson and Alexis Poole.