2019 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship - Hartford, Connecticut | XL Center | March 21, 2019
#13 Vermont vs. #4 Florida State - 2 p.m. TBS
#NCAAVCats
The University of Vermont has advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time in program history. The Catamounts will face Florida State, out of the ACC in the opening round Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, March 20
Open Practice Day - XL Center
All eight teams will have a designated 40-minute time slot to practice and show off their skills in front of the public. In addition there will be food and beverage specials, fan experiences and more. This is a FREE event, open to the public!
11 - 11:40 a.m. Vermont Open Practice
11:45 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. Murray State Open Practice
12:30 - 1:10 p.m. Florida State Open Practice
1:15 - 1:55 p.m. Marquette Open Practice
3:25 - 4:05 p.m. Villanova Open Practice
4:10 - 4:50 p.m. Purdue Open Practice
4:55 - 5:35 p.m. Saint Mary's Open Practice
5:40 - 6:20 p.m. Old Dominion Open Practice
Thursday, March 21
University of Vermont Pep Rally - Dunkin Donuts Park (Home of the Hartford Yard Goats) | Parking Information (.pdf)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - The University of Vermont invites you to join us for a pregame Pep Rally at the YG Club, 1214 Main Street - Hartford, CT 06103, at the entrance of the 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.
NCAA Opening Round Hartford - Session 1
12:30 p.m. XL Center Gates Open to Public
2:00 p.m. Vermont vs. Florida State - Game 1
30 minutes following previous game Murray State vs. Marquette - Game 2
Ticketing
Session One of the NCAA Tournament from Hartford is officially sold-out. Fans are encouraged to use the
Official NCAA Ticket Exchange - PrimeSport.
Fan Bus (Game Tickets Not Included)
UVM will be operating a Fan Bus on Thursday, March 21 to cheer on the Catamounts. The bus will depart Patrick Gym at 7:30 a.m. and drop off fans at the Pep Rally at Dunkin Donuts Park in downtown Hartford. The bus will be leaving immediately following the UVM game and WILL NOT be staying for the second game of Session One. The bus ride is $50 but game tickets ARE NOT included, to reserve your spot contact Amy Stannard at
Amy.Stannard@uvm.edu or 802-656-3075 with your name and payment information.
Buy Your Green and Gold Team Gear
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.
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Venue Information
XL Center - 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut 06103
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Watch Parties
UVM Alumni House - The UVM Alumni Association is hosting a Watch Party UVM Alumni House, there are also various other locations around the country. These events are free and open to the public. No prior RSVP is required.
Windjammer Upper Deck Pub - 1076 Williston Road - South Burlington, Vt.
Duke's Public House - 1117 Williston Road - South Burlington, Vt.
Vermont Pub & Brewery - 144 College Street - Burlington, Vt.
Tavern 252 at the DoubleTree - 870 Williston Road - South Burlington, Vt.
Citizen Cider - 316 Pine Street #114 - Burlington, Vt.
Nectar's - 188 Main Street - Burlington, Vt.
Zero Gravity - 716 Pine Street - Burlington, Vt.
