March 31, 2009

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky women’s basketball team will celebrate the 2008-09 season with its annual “Hoopla” event set for Monday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. ET in Memorial Coliseum.

Tickets are $15 for Victory Club members (if not already included in your membership package) and $20 for non members.

To reserve your seat, please contact Stephanie Campbell in the women’s basketball office at stephanie.campbell@uky.edu or 859-257-6046. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 6. Parking is available in the E-lots located on both sides of the Coliseum.

Checks can be made out to UKAA and mailed to the women’s basketball office at 338 Lexington Ave., Lexington KY 40506.

The Wildcats finished 16-16 overall, 5-9 in the Southeastern Conference and advanced to a school-record fifth consecutive postseason tournament with an appearance in the Women’s Invitation Tournament. UK defeated Chattanooga in the first round in overtime, 81-76 before falling to Wisconsin on the Badgers’ home floor, 49-45. Despite playing one of the toughest schedules nationally, (ranked No. 35 according to CollegeRPI.com), the Wildcats won at least 16 games for the fifth straight season.