March 8, 2009

EASTON, Pa. - The Lafayette women's basketball team is heading to the Patriot League championship - a 6 p.m. tip-off Wednesday, March 11 live on ESPNU. All Leopard fans planning to make the trek to Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pa. for the showdown with Lehigh are encouraged to wear white to the game.

Tickets will go on sale at the Lafayette ticket office on Monday morning at 10 a.m. All students attending Wednesday night's game will receive a complimentary "Beat Lehigh" t-shirt with their ticket. Student tickets will also be available in the Farinon Student Center from 12-1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Student buses will depart from the Williams Arts Center at 5 p.m.

Lafayette is making its first appearance in the championship game since 1997 after two upset victories over No. 2 American on Saturday evening and No. 6 Navy on Sunday afternoon.