March 22, 2024
Ferris State fans can follow the men’s and women’s basketball team’s Elite Eight competition with events in Missouri, Indiana, and at home
Ferris State University has announced ticket information and game coverage details for the 2024 NCAA Division II Basketball Elite Eight for both the men’s and women’s team games, with fans having options to follow the action in person and at home.
The women’s team is making its first-ever NCAA D2 Elite Eight appearance and captured the program's first NCAA D2 Midwest Regional Championship this past week in Allendale. Ferris State’s 25 wins this season are a school record.
The Bulldogs will take on the University of Tampa in the national quarterfinals at 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Monday, March 25 in the St. Joseph Civic Arena in St. Joseph, Missouri. The team departed Friday to preparations for the women’s basketball team’s first trip to the Elite Eight.
The winners of Monday's quarterfinal games advance to the D2 National Semifinals at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The national championship game is set for 8 p.m. on Friday, March 29.
Fans can purchase tickets for the Division II Elite Eight online from the St. Joseph Sports Commission Box Office or via the NCAA Tickets website. All seats are general admission.
The Bulldogs will compete in session one at the Elite Eight on Monday with ticket prices $20 for adult single session or $10 for youth - age 5 to college students -- along with senior citizens aged 65 and older. An all-session pass is also offered for $40.
The Ferris State University Alumni Association is planning a pregame reception prior to the quarterfinal-round contest at Geneo's Pizza and Pub, which is located at 809 Francis Street in St. Joseph.
Monday's gathering will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. Central Daylight Time. The free event will be open to Ferris State alumni and fans with a variety of breakfast pizzas, pastries, and beverages available along with a cash bar featuring a mimosa and bloody mary bar. Fans are asked to RSVP in advance.
The men’s team, which own a 28-7 overall record this year, will square off against top-seeded Minnesota State in the national quarterfinals on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time in Ford Arena in Evansville, Indiana. Ferris State will depart on Saturday afternoon to continue preparations for the school's third-ever Elite Eight appearance.
The winners of Tuesday's quarterfinal games advance to the D2 National Semifinals on Thursday, March 28 at 4:37 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The national championship game is set for Saturday, March 30, at 3:09 p.m.
Fans can purchase tickets for the Division II Elite Eight from Ticketmaster. All seats are general admission. The Bulldogs will compete in session two at the Elite Eight on Tuesday with ticket prices $18 per session online plus applicable fees.
The Ferris State University Alumni Association is planning a pregame reception prior to each Bulldog contest at the Elite Eight. The event will take place at Chaser's Bar and Grill, which is located at 2131 W. Franklin in Evansville. Tuesday's gathering will take place from 3:30-5 p.m. Central Daylight Time. The free event will be open to all Ferris State alumni and fans with a variety of appetizers and beverages available along with a cash bar.
Additional information can be found on the event page.
All Ferris State tournament games will be carried live by local flagship station Sunny 97.3 FM and the Bulldog Sports Network at FerrisStateBulldogs.com. Both national quarterfinal games will be streamed live online at NCAA.com.
A watch party for all games is planned for all Bulldog games at Buffalo Wild Wings, 1264 Perry Ave. in Big Rapids.
The women’s team is making its first NCAA D2 Elite Eight appearance and captured the program's first NCAA D2 Midwest Regional Championship this past week in Allendale. Ferris State’s 25 wins this season are a school record.
The men’s team is 28-7 overall this season and will be making its third overall NCAA D2 Elite Eight appearance and first since claiming the school's first NCAA D2 National Championship in 2018. Ferris State captured the NCAA D2 Midwest Regional Championship this past week in Indianapolis.