Men's basketball single-game tickets on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Single-game men's basketball tickets for UNCG's 2010-11 season will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. through the Greensboro Coliseum box offices and through Ticketmaster's outlets, charge-by-phone and Ticketmaster's website.

The Spartans' home opener – one of 15 home dates for the Spartans in the 2010-11 season – is slated for Sunday, Nov. 14, against Florida State at 3:30 p.m. The highlight of the slate is a visit by the defending national-champion Duke Blue Devils on Wednesday, Dec. 29. The teams last met at the Greensboro Coliseum in December 2005 and played in front of more than 21,000 fans - the largest crowd to ever see a UNCG athletics event.

Single-game tickets will start at $10 in the upper level for most games. Lower bowl, floor level and premium courtside seating prices will vary upon location of the seat and the opponent. UNCG's athletics website – www.uncgspartans.com – has complete details. The Spartan Spot end zone patio area will also have seating for select games at $5 per ticket. For more information about the Spartan Spot, contact the UNCG athletics ticket office 336-334-3250.

The 2010-11 slate includes the aforementioned match-ups with Florida State and defending national champion Duke along with Virginia Tech, Miami, North Carolina A&T, Richmond and nine Southern Conference opponents.

The Greensboro Coliseum box office is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster's charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000, or via other Ticketmaster outlets. Applicable service charges may apply. For a list of additional Ticketmaster outlets, go to www.ticketmaster.com. Additional ticket information is available at www.greensborocoliseum.com.

The Spartans return 2009-10 SoCon All-Freshman selection Kyle Randall, along with fifth-year senior Brandon Evans, sophomore guard Korey Van Dussen and sophomore forward Brian Cole. Coach Mike Dement also welcomes six newcomers to the lineup – the frontcourt of Cody Henegar, Aaron Brackett and Aloysius Henry and backcourt members David Williams, Drew Parker and Trevis Simpson.

Tickets for UNCG students will remain free with a valid university identification. New procedures for student tickets will be announced in the next two weeks.

Groups ticket packages and VIP Birthday Party Packs can be purchased by calling the UNCG athletics ticket office at 336-334-3250. Fans wishing to buy the always-popular Family Four-Pack may do so online through Ticketmaster beginning Friday, as well.

UNCG season tickets and "Gimme 5" packs are also on sale now. Season tickets may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or by calling 336-334-3250.

Details on the "Gimme 5" packs – a new mini-pack that includes UNCG's game Duke and four other games which are chosen by the purchaser – are available at www.uncgspartans.com or by calling 336-334-3250.

Every Friday is Blue and Gold Day for Spartan fans, when they are encouraged to wear their Spartan colors. Fans can purchase the newest Spartan gear in the online store at www.uncgspartans.com.

Moses Cone Health Care System is the presenting sponsor for the 2010-11 season.

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