Women’s Basketball NCAA Tournament:
Marquette University Alumni and Fan Activities
Visit the Marquette Women's Basketball NCAA fan events page for complete information and updates.
Blue and Gold Team Sendoff/Pre/Post-game Celebrations
Register online below pre/post-game receptions*
A one-time registration fee provides access to all Marquette pre/post-game receptions throughout the weekend.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
9:30 a.m. ET – Grab-and-go breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott-Downtown Columbia
630 Assembly St., Columbia, S.C. (breakfast area within the hotel)
Enjoy complimentary grab-and-go breakfast offerings as you pick up your Marquette spirit gear before the game.
11:30 a.m. ET – Tipoff: Women's Basketball #9 Marquette vs. #8 South Florida
Colonial Life Arena
801 Lincoln St., Columbia, S.C.
Get directions, parking and arena clear bag policy information here.
GAME TICKETS:
Please call (414) 288-4668 or email athletics@marquette.edu to learn about purchasing tickets.
Activities below are contingent on a Marquette win on March 17
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
Blue and Gold Post-Game Celebration
2:30 p.m. ET – Post-game celebration
Mellow Mushroom
1009 Gervais St., Columbia, S.C.
$20 per adult (ages 12 and older), complimentary for children 11 and under
Includes hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages; a cash bar is available.
A one-time registration fee of $20 allows you admittance to the Friday, March 17 post-game reception and Sunday, March 19 pre/post-game receptions. All receptions are contingent upon a Marquette win on Friday.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
Lenten Mass
Time: TBD
Courtyard Marriott Columbia
630 Assembly St., Columbia, S.C.
Celebrate Mass with Marquette alumni, parents, and friends.
Presider: Rev. Edward D. Mathie, SJ, Pastoral Ministry, Women’s Basketball, Marquette University.
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
Blue and Gold Team Sendoff/Pre/Post-Game Celebrations TBD
Mellow Mushroom
1009 Gervais St., Columbia, S.C.
Please note that team sendoff timing is fluid and contingent upon the team schedule.
Tipoff: #9 Marquette vs. #1 South Carolina or #16 Norfolk St. TBD
Colonial Life Arena
801 Lincoln St., Columbia
*Please note that a portion of the reception registration fee will be considered a non-refundable gift to the Elevating Women’s Athletics Fund.
Direct any questions or special needs to Rachelle Shurn at rachelle.shurn@marquette.edu or (414) 288-4765.