Nov. 4, 2003
FRESNO, Calif. -
The Fresno State volleyball team will get a bigger stage this week when the Bulldogs host 2002 National Semifinalist and second-ranked Hawai'i at the Save Mart Center (16,116) on Sun., Nov. 9, 12:00 p.m.
Being the first true athletic competition in the Save Mart Center, the volleyball team will follow the lead of the Bulldog Basketball Extravaganza (Nov. 5) and concerts by Andrea Bocelli (Nov. 7) and Elton John (Nov. 8) as the first week of Grand Opening activities.
All ticket prices as well as season-ticket and seat-option holder benefits will remain the same for the Fresno State-Hawai'i volleyball match while parking will require a $3.00 charge. The $100+ million Save Mart Center has the distinction of being the largest, privately funded project in the history of the California State University system.
After turning away fans last year as nearly 1,400 packed the standing-room only North Gym last November, the Fresno State Athletics Department announced a new venue and a new date last month as the Bulldogs push for another postseason appearance.
The Bulldog volleyball team, which is 18-5 on the year and has received national votes in six of the 10 USA Today/AVCA Coaches Top 25 polls, is in the middle of a four-match homestand. Fresno State will host San Jose State on Thur., Nov. 6, 7:00 p.m., before entertaining No. 2 Hawai'i at the Save Mart Center on Sun., Nov. 9, 12:00 p.m.
NOTEABLES
Commemoration: The first 500 fans attending the Fresno State-Hawaii match will receive a commemorative volleyball. The volleyball will have the Bulldog logo and the date commemorating the match emblazoned on the ball.
Appreciation Night: Alumni can buy one ticket and get one free; Faculty/Staff may purchase tickets at $3.00 (up to four tickets with proper ID); Students can bring a friend for free (present ID at student pass gate).
Where to Park: Fans in attendance will be able to park in the North Lot of the Save Mart Center, which can be accessed off Shaw and Woodrow or Shaw and Chestnut. A $3.00 parking charge will be enforced.
Where to Buy Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster outlets as well as Ticketmaster on-line while also being available through the Save Mart Center Box Office, Bulldog Ticket Office, River Park Ticket Booth as well as on-line at www.gobulldogs.com.
