Nov. 4, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Winston-Salem State University Interim Director of Athletics, Tonia Walker has announced that season ticket packages and single game tickets for 2009-10 WSSU men’s and women’s basketball are on sale now at the WSSU ticket office.  Tickets for all 17 of WSSU’s home basketball games are available for purchase by calling (336) 750-3220.

The Lady Rams will open the season on Nov. 7 as they play host to Southern Virginia University at 6:00 p.m. at the C.E Gaines Center in an exhibition game that is free and open to the public.  The Lady Rams will open the regular season on Nov. 25 versus Furman at 7:00 p.m.

The WSSU men’s basketball team will host their first game on Nov. 20 as they welcome Atlanta Christian to the C.E. Gaines Center at 7:00 p.m.

The Rams and Lady Rams will play a total of 17 home games in 2009-10 with every game being played at the C.E. Gaines Center with the exception of the men’s and women’s game against North Carolina A&T which will be held at the LJVM Coliseum.

“The 2009-10 home schedule is one that we are certain our fans will enjoy. We have moved the games back to the C.E. Gaines Center where our fans give us what we feel is a true home court advantage.  We are looking forward to packing the Gaines Center to cheer for our men’s and women’s basketball teams” Walker commented.

WSSU fans can purchase reserved seat season tickets for $85 which guarantees them tickets to all 17 WSSU home games (both men’s and women’s games), including the rivalry game between WSSU and North Carolina A&T and guarantees that fans will have a seat at the game regardless of when the contest sells out.

All proceeds from the sale of reserved season ticket packages will directly benefit the WSSU Athletic Department general scholarship fund. 

As well, the first 145 fans that purchase a reserved season ticket for 2009-10 WSSU basketball will receive coupons for a free McDonald’s Happy Meal and a free McCafe.

Fans wishing to purchase individual game tickets will have two options as Ram fans can purchase both reserved seating and general admission seating on a game-by-game basis.  Single-game reserved seating is available for $15 each and single-game general admission seats are available for $12 each for all games except when the Rams and Lady Rams take on North Carolina A&T at the LJVM Coliseum on Jan. 25.  Non-WSSU students with a valid student ID, senior citizens and youth (17 and under) tickets will be sold for $10 each.  

Tickets for the WSSU vs. North Carolina A&T game can be purchased through the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum or via Ticketmaster.  Reserved seating for the Rams versus Aggies is $20 per ticket with general admission tickets being priced at $15 each.  Non-WSSU students with a valid student ID, senior citizens and youth (17 and under) tickets will be sold for $10 each.   

When the Lady Rams take to the court for a single game (non-doubleheader), tickets for women’s-only games will be specially priced at $5 each.

Ram fans attending WSSU basketball contests at the C.E. Gaines Center on campus will have access to free on-campus parking in one of any three parking lots adjacent to the C.E. Gaines Center with overflow parking being available in lot Q.  Fans parking in lots P and Q will have access to a courtesy shuttle from the parking areas to the C.E. Gaines Center.

Tickets for the 2009-10 basketball season can be purchased in person at the WSSU Ticket Office or by calling (336) 750-3220.

For additional information contact the WSSU Department of Athletics at (336) 750-2141 or log on to the Official Website of WSSU Athletics at WSSURams.com.

2009-10 WSSU Basketball Ticket Plans            
All Home Games (Excluding vs. North Carolina A&T)

Reserved Season Ticket (including vs. North Carolina A&T) - $85

Reserved Single-Game Ticket - $15

General Admission Single-Game Ticket - $12

Non-WSSU Student (with ID)/Senior Citizen/Youth - $10

Single Women’s Game (Non-Doubleheader) - $5

WSSU vs. North Carolina A&T (at LJVM Coliseum)

Reserved Ticket - $20

General Admission Ticket - $15

Non-WSSU Student (with ID)/Senior Citizen/Youth - $10