Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars Basketball Tickets
Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars Basketball Tickets
Prepare for free throws, layups and daring teamwork with Illinois-Springfield basketball tickets. The Prairie Stars compete in intercollegiate basketball for the University of Illinois Springfield as an NCAA Division II team. They play as members of the Great Lakes Valley Conference’s East Division, which they joined in 2008 just before entering Division II play. For most of the program’s history, however, the Prairie Stars played in the American Midwest Conference as part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
The Prairie Stars’ men’s basketball team plays home games out of the university’s Recreation and Athletic Center. Their team colors are blue and white.
In its early years, the men’s basketball team enjoyed much success under coach Kevin Gamble. Despite mixed results their first few seasons, the Prairie Stars hit their stride in 2005. That year they would post a 20-13 record, the first in what would be four back-to-back winning seasons. The Prairie Stars have fought hard since, breaking even each year since 2017 under Matt Brock. They are slated to enjoy some of their best years yet. Buy Illinois-Springfield basketball tickets today to see these determined athletes hit the court.
Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars Basketball Ticket Prices
Several variables will affect Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars Basketball ticket prices. The most important is the level of demand for a given contest. Non-conference games between little-known teams can be fairly inexpensive while tickets to the NCAA Tournament or NIT can be much more expensive. Conference tournaments and other conference contests can be a happy medium for fans who want to watch quality hoops without breaking the bank.
How much are Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars Basketball tickets?
Courtside and premium seats will cost much more while spots in the upper levels of an arena are typically more affordable. Typically, courtside seats for a conference game will be over $100 per ticket.
Costs can rise in the postseason. The average men’s March Madness ticket for first and second-round contests carried a cost of $173 while prices rose to as high as $135 for women’s games. Women’s Final Four and Championship tickets usually start around $114 while prices can rise as high as $1200. Men’s Final Four tickets will run around $555 for just the semifinals and $349 for only the title game.
Early season tournaments like the NIT Season Tip-off will usually cost between $19 and $172. NIT tickets for the upper level of Madison Square Garden will be the cheapest with costs usually in the $19 to $35 range. The Preseason WNIT, which features many of the best women’s basketball teams in the nation, will usually have costs between $15 and $50. WNIT Tickets will change in cost depending on which team is hosting too.
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Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars Basketball Schedule
From the season-opening Champions Classic to March Madness, the college basketball season is always full of exciting games. Teams open their seasons in November with non-conference contests and tournaments. The Maui Invitational and Gulf Coast Showcase are two of the top early-season tournaments. The season moves into conference play in December and January before conference tournaments take place in early March. The WNIT, NIT and NCAA Tournaments will take place in March and April.
When do Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars Basketball tickets go on sale?
Most regular-season college basketball tickets will go on sale in June or July after schedules are released for the upcoming season. Early season tournaments like the Maui Invitational will usually start selling tickets as soon as they announce the field and dates for the next event. Postseason seats will be available as soon as the NCAA and NIT selection committees announce tournament fields. Use TicketSmarter’s up-to-date schedule to snag Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars Basketball tickets as soon as they are available.
Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars Basketball Seating Chart
Most men’s and women’s basketball programs share an on-campus arena. Facilities typically have seating for between 7,000 and 11,000 fans. Courtside seats provide an up-close-and-personal view of the game, while more affordable spots are usually found in the upper levels. Look for seats near the half court line for the best view of the game. Use TicketSmarter’s interactive seating chart to snag the best Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars Basketball tickets available for both home and road contests.
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