PUERTO RICO TIP-OFF
PUERTO RICO TIP-OFF

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O’Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip Off: FAST FACTS

WHAT:
The second annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off, a 3-day, 8-team basketball event to be held Nov. 20-23, in San Juan.

WHO'S PLAYING:
Eight teams representing eight major conferences, including: Xavier (Atlantic 10), Virginia Tech (ACC), USC (Pac-10), Missouri (Big 12), Seton Hall (Big East), Fairfield (MAAC), UT-Chattanooga (Southern) and Memphis (Conference USA).

• To read about all the teams, click here >>

WHEN:
Opening games are set for Thursday, Nov. 20.
Second-round games will be played Friday, Nov. 21.
The finals and championship games will be played Sunday, Nov. 23.

WHERE:
Coliseo de Puerto Rico, in San Juan
For pictures of the venue—as well as a seating chart—click here >>

ON TV:
The lion's share of the games will be on ESPNU while some will appear on ESPN2.

ON THE WEB:
Visit www.puertoricotipoff.com for updates and scores throughout the tournament.

TICKETS:
Available through Ticket Pop. Log on to www.ticketpop.com or call 866.994.0001.
Tickets will be available Sept. 1.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jenny Zimmerman | 407.566.2213 | jennifer.j.zimmerman@espn.com

MEDIA CREDENTIALS:
For Media Credentials click here>>

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Contact Nikki Godfrey at 704.973.5000 or Nikki.Godfrey@espn.com

MEDIA HOTEL:
Special room rates for media covering the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off are available at LaConcha in San Juan.  To make reservations, contact Rita Garay at Rgaray@laconcharesort.com or call 787.787.7500.

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