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2017 NCAA DIVISION II FOOTBALL PLAYOFF CENTRAL
Round 1 - Super Region Four Quarterfinal
No. 5 Texas A&M-Commerce Lions at No. 4 Winona State Warriors
Saturday, November 18 | Winona, Minn. | Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium | 1 p.m. CST
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For the third consecutive season, Texas A&M University-Commerce is headed to the NCAA Division II Playoffs. The Lions have officially received an NCAA Division II Playoff bid, being tabbed as the fifth seed in Super Region Four.
This is your one stop information source for all things related to the Lions’ 2017 NCAA playoff berth. This will provide as much initial clarity as possible, and will be updated with information in the next 24 hours as more specific communication from NCAA representatives and Winona State University becomes available.
How do the playoffs work?
The NCAA Division II Football Committee announced the field of 28 teams for the 2017 NCAA Division II Football Championship with seven teams filling out each of the Super Region brackets. 12 first-round games will be conducted on the campus of the higher seeded institution in each region. In addition, one team per super regional has earned a first-round bye.
The first-round winners will all advance to the second round with games on the campus of the higher seeded competing institutions. Second-round winners will meet in the quarterfinals at various campus sites. Quarterfinal winners will advance to play in the semifinals on the campus of the higher seeded competing institutions. The championship game will be played December 16, at 4 p.m. at Sporting Park in Kansas City and will be broadcast live on ESPN2 HD/ESPN3.
Who else is in our region?
The No. 1 seed in Super Region IV is Central Washington. CWU will have a bye in the first round and will play the winner of our game in the regional semifinal. The other two first-round matchups are:
- Colorado State-Pueblo (No. 7) at Minnesota State (No. 2)
- Sioux Falls (No. 6) at Midwestern State (No. 3)
What do we know about Winona State?
Athletics Website:
http://www.winonastatewarriors.com
Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a comprehensive, regional public university with over 8,000 students. The oldest member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Winona State offers 80 undergraduate, pre-professionals, licensure and graduate programs on its three campuses: the original Main Campus in Winona, the West Campus in Winona, and Winona State University-Rochester Center.
The Warrior football team is a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and finished with a 10-1 overall record, including 5-0 at home. Like the Lions, they were runners-up (to Minnesota State, seeded second in Super Region IV).
TRAVEL
Is there a travel package for Lion fans?
NCAA Travel provides an easy and affordable way for family and fans to follow our student-athletes and team as we head to Winona State. Travel arrangements completed through NCAA Travel help support NCAA student-athletes. Please visit www.ncaa.com/travel to search and book online hotel, car and air travel, all in one easy transaction.
TICKETS
How much are tickets?
Ticket information will be confirmed when announced by Winona State. A&M-Commerce will have 500 seats reserved for Lion fans directly behind the visitor bench.
General Admission - $10
Students - $5
Tickets will be available on Monday, November 13 at afternoon on WinonaStateWarriors.com.
If purchasing tickets online, purchase General Admission tickets. You will be directed to Section H on gameday, directly behind the A&M-Commerce bench.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
I cannot make the game, will it be on TV?
The game will be live-streamed by Winona State. A direct link is
HERE.
Will the game be on radio?
Yes. The Lion Sports Radio Network – 89.9 KETR - will broadcast the game with Charlie Chitwood (Play-by-Play) and Brock Callaway (Color) on the call. Pre-game begins 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Lions Roar Weekly Radio Show will air one hour prior to kickoff. You can stream the broadcast at
www.KETR.org.
Will there be any watch parties in the area?
Yes. Here are the details:
COMMERCE
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| Luigi’s |
Mugs on the Square |
The Club in the Rayburn Student Center |
GREENVILLE
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| Rib Crib |
LION CHAMPIONS FUND – Official Dallas Area Watch Party
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Lakewood’s First and 10
6465 E. Mockingbird, #316
Dallas, TX, 75214
Kickoff at 1 p.m. (Opens at Noon)
A&M-Commerce Reserved Spirit Section
Food and drink specials if dressed in Lion spirit wear
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The watch party begins at noon and will feature Lion drink and appetizer specials, and several Lion spirit giveaways during the game. For more information, contact Lion Champions Fund Executive Director Taylor Phelps.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Traveling South on Highway 61
Follow Highway 61 South into Winona. Proceed to the fifth stoplight (at Huff Street). Take a left turn onto Huff Street. (You will see a sign that says “Winona State University.”) Follow Huff Street to the next stoplight and take a right onto Sarnia Street. Go three blocks to a 4-way stop and take a left onto Main Street. Go two blocks to Mark (11th) Street and take a left onto Mark. The entrance to the Purple and Gold Parking Lots are on the right.
Traveling West on I-90
Take Interstate 90/94 West to La Crosse, Wisconsin, and into Minnesota. Take the “Winona” exit onto Highway 61 and follow this into Winona. Stay on Highway 61 North until you reach the stoplight at Huff Street. (You will see a sign that says “Winona State University”). Turn right onto Huff Street. Follow Huff Street to the next stoplight and take a right onto Sarnia Street. Go three blocks to a 4-way stop and take a left onto Main St. Go two blocks to Mark (11th) Street and take a left onto Mark. The entrance to the Purple and Gold Parking Lots are on the right.
Traveling East on I-90
Take I-90 East to the Highway 43 North exit (#252.) Turn left onto Highway 43 which will bring you into Winona. At the stoplight, turn left onto County 17 (Homer Road) and go until you reach the next stoplight. Turn left onto Highway 61 North and follow until you reach the next stoplight at Huff Street. (You will see a sign that says “Winona State University.”) Turn right onto Huff Street. Follow Huff Street to the next stoplight and take a right onto Sarnia Street. Go three blocks to a 4-way stop and take a left onto Main Street. Go two blocks to Mark (11th) Street and take a left onto Mark. The entrance to the Purple and Gold Parking Lots are on the right.
Where can I park?
There are several parking lots in the areas surrounding both Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium/Loughrey Field and Memorial Hall. A campus map is on the following page and will be helpful in assisting you. There is also ample street parking available.You can access a parking map for Winona State game day by clicking HERE.
OTHER INFORMATION
What time do gates open?
Gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff (11:30 a.m.).
Where do I purchase official Lions gear?
Officially licensed gear for Lions fans can be purchased by clicking HERE.
Since it is a special accomplishment to achieve an NCAA playoff berth, is there a way to support the postseason excitement?
Absolutely! You can contact Lion Champions Fund Executive Director Taylor Phelps directly and discuss options to support our talented student-athletes and coaches.
