The championship is a 32-team, single-elimination tournament featuring 13 automatic qualifiers from 11 Division I affiliated conferences, two automatic independent qualifiers, and 17 at-large berths. The tournament bracket will be released at 5:00 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, March 8.SCHEDULE:First-Round on Wednesday, March 14 and Thursday, March 15, with eight games: 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 8:45 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. (Note: Last two games on Thursday are at 8 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.).Second-Round on Friday, March 16, with eight games: 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9:45 p.m.Quarterfinals on Saturday, March 17, with four games: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Semifinals on Monday, March 19, with games at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Championship on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. (CST)OTHER EVENTS:Coaches meeting, 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, Doubletree Hotel Downtown, Woodward RoomTip-Off Banquet, 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 North GreenwoodParade of Champions, 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, Convention CenterTICKETS:All-tournament tickets (9 sessions): $60 for adults and $40 for youth (under 14). To order all-tournament tickets prior to March 1, call 918/494-8828. After March 1, call Carson Attractions at 918/584-2000.Single session tickets: Day Session - Adult-$6.00, Youth/Senior Citizen - $4.00; Evening Session- Adult - $10.00, Youth/Senior Citizen-$8.00. Single session tickets are available March 1 by calling Carson Attractions at 918/584-2000 or visiting Carsons at the Convention Center.All prices include service charge. Other charges may apply for phone and credit card orders.TRAVEL:Team and fan travel needs can be managed by Anthony Travel (1-866-284-NAIA), the official NAIA travel agency. For local transportation, contact Enterprise Rent-a-Car at 918/832-1818.HEADQUARTERS:NAIA Tournament Headquarters is located in the Dover Room at the Dou...
