NORFOLK, Va. – Tickets for the Norfolk State men's and women's basketball NCAA Tournament first round matchups will go on sale to Norfolk State fans on Tuesday, Mar. 18 at 12 p.m.
 
The Spartan men (24-10, 11-3 MEAC) earned a No. 16 seed and will face No. 1 seed Florida on Friday, Mar. 21 at 6:50 p.m. in Raleigh, N.C. The showdown will take place at the Lenovo Center, home to the N.C. State basketball programs as well as the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes.
 
The Norfolk State women's basketball team (30-4, 14-0 MEAC) earned the No. 13 seed – the highest in program history. The Spartans will face No. 4 seed Maryland at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 22 at the Terrapin's Xfinity Center
 
Fans can purchase tickets on the Norfolk State ticket website or in-person at the NSU Ticket Office.
 
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