HARTFORD, Conn. - The Vermont men's basketball team met the media at the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Wednesday morning at the XL Center in Hartford. The Catamounts second NCAA Tournament appearance in the last three years tips at 2 p.m. on TBS tomorrow afternoon as the 13-seed Catamounts face Florida State.
 
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The University of Vermont invites fans for a pregame Pep Rally 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the YG Club, 1214 Main Street - Hartford, CT 06103, at the entrance of the Hartford Yard Goats stadium conveniently located two blocks from the XL Center. This event is open to the public, a game ticket is not required to attend. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available. 
 
The UVM Bookstore will be at the Pep Rally with a selection of green & gold apparel to help fans show their Catamount spirit!  Fans can also shop online at theUVMBookstore.com.
 
There are several Watch Parties setup in the Burlington area and around the country. The UVM Alumni House is hosting a watch party on campus. The event is free and open to the public and no RSVP is required. There are also Watch Parties setup through the Alumni Association in 10 other states, for more information click here. On campus the game will also be shown in the Mt. Mansfield Room and Brennan's at the Davis Center.
 
Several local UVM Athletics partners including the Windjammer Upper Deck Pub, Duke's Public House, Vermont Pub & Brewery, Citizen Cider, Nectar's, Zero Gravity and Tavern 252 at the DoubleTree will also be hosting Watch Parties with select food specials.
 
National Life Group is the presenting sponsor of the 2018-19 men's basketball season