It will be another special weekend in Blacksburg as the Virginia Tech women's basketball program will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament on the Carillion Clinic Courts at Cassell Coliseum.
The atmosphere is sure to be great, with tickets for all sessions sold out for the second year in a row. No. 4 seed Virginia Tech will play No. 13 seed Marshall on Friday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Ahead of the Hokies' matchup with the Thundering Herd, check out the five things you need to know to prepare for game day.
1. It's important to have your phone ready
Be sure to download your mobile ticket to your wallet before arriving at the arena. This eliminates the variable of not having strong WiFi around the arena and not being able to download. Click here for more information on downloading mobile tickets.
Fans can download tickets through the HokieSports app. Fans can download the HokieSports app here.
Kassel Coliseum is a mobile-first and cashless venue when it comes to ticket sales and benefits. Only credit or debit cards are accepted for food and beverage purchases at the concession stand upon entry.
Do you have a ticket but something is wrong that prevents you from attending the match? Mobile tickets are available at Easily forward to colleagues Or you can sell with confidence At SeatGeekthe official secondary ticket marketplace for Virginia Tech Athletics.
2. Parking lot
Parking will be free at all games on No. 1 and No. 5. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Check out the parking map around Kassel.
3. Student T-shirt gift
Free T-shirts will be given away before the game starts at the Deitrich Lawn, located across from Cassel Coliseum off Washington Street. Shirts will be distributed to students on a first-come, first-served basis.
4. Team walk
Be sure to arrive at the Merryman Athletic Center at 1:15 p.m. to welcome your team to Cassel before their first-round matchup.
5. Other ways to get involved
Want to show your support for the women's basketball program? Consider making a pledge for every 3-point shot the Hokies make during the tournament. Learn more and take your pledge.
Another great way to stay on top of NCAA Tournament coverage is to follow the team's social media accounts and the HokieSports account (found below).
twitter: @hokiss_2019 | @hokiesports
Instagram: @hokiss_2019 | @hokiesports
Facebook: virginia tech women's basketball | hokie sports
