May 22, 2000

LUBBOCK, Texas -

Tickets are on sale now for Texas Tech's sixth consecutive appearance in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Regional play begins Friday at Cougar Field on the University of Houston campus.

The third-seeded Red Raiders open NCAA play Friday at 3 p.m. against second seed Rice. Houston will host Princeton in the other first-round game Friday at 7 p.m.

Tournament packages are $40. According to University of Houston officials, the tournament is expected to be a sellout, so single game tickets are not available. Red Raider fans are encouraged to order from the Texas Tech ticket office to ensure seats in the Tech section.

The Texas Tech ticket office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets may also be ordered by calling 1 888 GO BIG 12.