Hampton, Va. – The Lady Pirates got the 15th seed in the Memphis Region of the 2010 Women's NCAA Tournament and will face the 2nd seed Duke Blue Devils on Saturday at 2:30 in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
The Hampton Lady Pirates (20-11) are the 2010 MEAC Tournament Champions and the Duke Blue Devils (27-5) were the regular season and tournament champions in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
“When I saw our team on the TV, I screamed,” said
Jericka Jenkins. “I was very excited and I am ready to play Duke. I feel the keys for us to win are to defend, rebound, and take care of the ball.”
“I am feeling that anything is possible and really believe in Coach Six's vision”, said Freshman
Delia Brunson.
The Lady Pirates are currently on a six game winning streak and will take that up streak up against the Blue Devils on Saturday.
Tickets for the first and second round games are $27 for adults and $17 for youth/seniors (general admission); $32 for adults and $22 for senior/kids (reserved); $42 for adults/kids/seniors (floor). For ticket information please call the Duke University ticket office at 1-877-375-DUKE.
For more information on Lady Pirates Basketball go to
www.hamptonpirates.com or contact Derrick Coles, Assistant Sports Information Director, at (757) 727-5906.
