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November 14, 2002
The following is the schedule for the Minnesota vs. Iowa Wrestling Showdown, set for Friday, Nov. 13, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn.
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6:00 p.m. |
Doors open |
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6:45 p.m. |
Pre-meet show begins - KARE 11's Tim McNiff, former Vikings player and current KFAN personality Mike Morris, and former Minnesota wrestler Tim Hartung will serve as the in-arena broadcast team for the Showdown. The team will provide analysis and commentary before, during and after the meet. |
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7:30 p.m. |
Wrestling begins |
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8:30 p.m. |
Intermission |
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9:45 p.m. |
Event concludes |
Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the Showdown as walk-up ticket sales are expected to be brisk. Also, the Showdown pre-meet show will provide fans with an in-depth look at the Gopher/Hawkeye rivalry, a series history and a look behind the scenes.
**TICKET UPDATE** As of Wednesday morning, more than 9,000 tickets have been sold for the Showdown, the season-opening wrestling meet between top-ranked Minnesota and No. 3 Iowa.
Tickets for the Showdown are available through Ticketmaster at the Xcel Energy Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, at 651-989-5151 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are $41.50 for lower level and floor (mat-side), $21.50 for lower level, $16.50 for club and upper level sides, and $11.50 for upper level ends. Groups of 10 or more can receive a $5 discount per ticket by calling 651-312-3486. All University of Minnesota students also receive a $5 discount with a valid student ID.