Butler women to face SW Mississippi in NJCAA opening round

Butler women to face SW Mississippi in NJCAA opening round

Pairings were announced Monday for the 2014 NJCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship. Butler (32-2) received the 10th seed and will face 23rd-seeded Southwest Mississippi (21-7) at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17 at the Bicentennial Center in Salina.

If the Grizzlies win, they would advance to play Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. against No. 7 Shelton State, Ala. (30-3).

Butler, the Region VI runner-up, received one of four at-large bids to the tournament, while Southwest Mississippi was one of four zone qualifiers.

Ticket prices for the 2014 championship will be $12.00 per day for adults, $5 per day for students (2 years thru grade 12; Under 12 years must be with an adult) or $50 tournament pass, general admission seating. Tickets are available at the box office or by calling the Salina Bicentennial Center at (785) 826-7469 or 1-888-826-SHOW or online at www.BicentennialCenter.com