Big Ten basketball tourney tickets on sale Monday

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- All-session tickets for the 2011 Big Ten men's and women's basketball tournaments will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Monday.

Tickets can be purchased at all Big Ten university ticket offices, Conseco Fieldhouse box office, Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.

Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is the site of the women's tournament from March 3-6, and the men's tournament from March 10-13, with both events featuring 10 games over four days.

For the men's basketball tournament, all-session tickets for the lower and club level are available for $300 through the universities. All-session tickets for the upper level are available for $220 or $165 (depending on seat location) through Ticketmaster or the Conseco Fieldhouse box office only. Orders will be limited to 12 all-session tickets.

In addition, the men's basketball tournament will continue to feature a special discounted rate of $50 for all-session tickets available only to students of the 11 Big Ten universities. All students must have a valid student ID for entry. Student section seating will be available in eight balcony sections and orders will be limited to one all-session ticket. Details on the student ticket program will be sent to the university ticket offices for distribution directly to students.

For the women's basketball tournament, all-session tickets are available for $45 through Jan. 31, which marks a 30-percent discount off the regular price of $65. Fans wishing to purchase all-session tickets within their university's fan block for their respective team's games only are encouraged to contact their school's ticket office. Other than the fan blocks for that university's games, the women's tournament will feature general admission seating for the first time, allowing fans to witness the action from the best available seats in Conseco Fieldhouse.