Iowa Basketball Hosting Special Game With Free Admission for Students
Iowa fans are having a great fall. The Hawkeye football team is nationally ranked and a dark horse for the College Football Playoffs. But fall also means the start of college basketball season, and fresh off a trip to the Elite Eight, the Iowa men's basketball team has high hopes for a return to the NCAA Tournament. They'll start the season with a special exhibition game played away from Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Iowa Men's Basketball Team to Play at Xtream Arena
The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is planning a special exhibition game at Xtream Arena in Coralville, and it's geared toward students at the University of Iowa. Hawkeye Sports reports that Iowa will host Illinois Springfield in an exhibition game on October 27th at 6:30 p.m. at Xtream Arena. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
University of Iowa Students Get in Free
Hawkeye Sports reports that University of Iowa students will get first access to free admission to the game on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can claim their free ticket via their UI ticket portal. They'll also get exclusive food and drink specials before and after the game at participating restaurants at the Iowa River Landing, as well as an exclusive T-shirt.
Can the General Public Buy Tickets?
Hawkeye Sports reports that other Hawkeye fans can purchase premium seating options through Xtream Arena. Fans can inquire about those options HERE.
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