Jan. 29, 2010

WASHINGTON - We hope you are excited for Saturday's men's basketball game between the No. 7-ranked Georgetown Hoyas and the eighth-ranked Duke Blue Devils at Verizon Center.

On Saturday, Georgetown University Athletics would like to strongly encourage fans and attendees to arrive at Verizon Center at least 45 minutes earlier than normal. As this event is sold out, and due to the number of dignitaries expected to be in attendance, there will be enhanced security at the entrances to the arena.

Therefore entrance into the arena and the parking garages will be slower than usual. To assist in the process, doors and Will Call will open at 11 a.m., two hours prior to the 1 p.m. tipoff.

To have everyone in their seats by tipoff for this nationally-televised event, we ask that attendees consider the following when coming to the game on Saturday:

* Plan to arrive at the arena extra early. * Consider taking the metro instead of driving to the game. * If choosing to drive, the Georgetown Athletics Department strongly encourages parking in a garage away from Verizon Center. * Please leave backpacks, bags and extra items at home. * No weapons are permitted

Any questions or concerns will be addressed by the Georgetown Athletic Ticket Office at 202-687-HOYA (4692).

Georgetown Athletics looks forward to seeing everyone at the game in their Georgetown Gray as fans Gray Out Verizon Center on Jan. 30.