GAINESVILLE, Fla.--The defending women's Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Champion South Carolina State University will travel to the sunshine state to take on eight-seeded Florida in the first round of the NCAA Tennis Championship at the Linder Stadium Tennis Complex.

SC State (13-5) earned their 10^th consecutive and 11^th overall Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championship will face the eight-ranked Lady Gators (19-5) in the 64-team draw, Friday May 9 beginning at 3 p.m. ET.

Ticket Information:
·         Tickets may be purchased in advance or on each day of the tournament.
·         An ALL-SESSION Pass is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for senior citizens, college students and children under 17.
·         SINGLE DAY tickets for Friday and Saturday are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for senior citizens, college students and children under 17.
·         SINGLE DAY tickets for Sunday are $3.00 for everyone.
·         A Will Call window for the teams will also be located at the Ring Tennis Complex entrance.
·         Spectators interested in purchasing an advance ALL-SESSION Pass may do so by contacting:

o    Gator Ticket Office
o    Post Office Box 14485
o    Gainesville, FL  32604
o    352/375-4683, ext. 6800
o    352/372-5801 (fax)
 
  

Friday, May 9 * Women's NCAA First Round
12 p.m.	Oklahoma State vs. South Florida
3 p.m.	Florida vs. South Carolina State