Going, Going … Almost Gone!
Only Place to get Remaining CIAA Tournament Tickets is ESA

February 12, 2002

Raleigh, NC - The remaining tickets for the 57th Annual Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Basketball Tournament to be held February 25 - March 2, are on sale at Raleigh's Entertainment and Sports Arena (ESA). Tickets have been on sale at member schools' ticket offices and CIAA headquarters since the fall, but have long since been sold out.

"The CIAA tournament has grown exponentially in attendance and popularity since coming to Raleigh three years ago, and the City has exceeded all our expectations as a host," said CIAA Commissioner Leon Kerry. "Everything, from the arena to the local facilities and the hospitality, to the quality of fans has been outstanding."

Attendance has increased 72 percent since the event moved from Winston-Salem to Raleigh in 1999. The CIAA has recently renewed its contract with the City of Raleigh and will be here for three more years.

The week-long event described by Essence magazine as "a must-attend event," includes men's and women's basketball tournaments, fashion shows, cheerleading and dance exhibitions, band competitions and a vendor pavilion. The CIAA tournament is one of the largest athletic and cultural events on the East Coast involving historically black colleges and universities, attracting students, alumni and fans nationwide.

For more information visit www.ciaa2002.com.

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