2019 Football Playoff Central - Round 3 - East Texas A&M University Athletics


2019 NCAA DIVISION II FOOTBALL PLAYOFF CENTRAL Round 2 - Super Region Four Final Texas A&M-Commerce Lions at No. 1 Minnesota State Mavericks Saturday, December 7 \| Mankato, Minn. \| Blakeslee Stadium \| Noon

For the second team in the last three years, Texas A&M University-Commerce is headed to the NCAA Division II Regional Final round. After taking down second-seeded Tarleton in the regional quarterfinal and third-seeded Colorado School of Mines in the regional semifinal, the Lions will head to Minnesota State for a rematch of the 2017 regional final.

This is your one stop information source for all things related to the Lions’ 2019 NCAA playoff berth. This will provide as much initial clarity as possible, and will be updated with information as the week progresses as more specific communication from NCAA representatives and Minnesota State becomes available.

How do the playoffs work?
The NCAA Division II Football Committee announced the field of 28 teams for the 2019 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 21, at 2 p.m. at the new McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney and will be broadcast live on ESPNU HD/ESPN3.

Who else is in our region?
The No. 1 seed in Super Region IV is Minnesota State, who had a bye through the regional quarterfinal and defeated No. 4 seed Colorado State-Pueblo in the regional semifinal.

What do we know about Minnesota State?
Athletics Website - http://www.msumavericks.com/

From its founding in 1868 as Mankato Normal School, serving 27 students, this has been an institution where big ideas meet real-world thinking.

The school became Mankato State Teachers College in 1921, Mankato State College in 1957 and Mankato State University in 1975. In 1998, it took the name that stands today—Minnesota State University, Mankato. Although the first graduates earned one-or two-year degrees to become teachers, the University has been granting four-year degrees in a growing number of disciplines since 1927. The first master’s degrees were awarded in 1954, and the first doctorate was conferred in 2009.

The Maverick football team is a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and has a 12-0 overall record, including 6-0 at home. They were the NSIC champions are are ranked No. 4 in the AFCA Coaches' Poll.

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 Mankato. 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?

Tickets are available for purchase online HERE. A&M-Commerce fans should select the General Admission option, which costs $10. These tickets will also be available on gameday. There will be a reserved section for Lion fans directly behind the A&M-Commerce bench.

When will tickets go on sale on gameday?

Tickets will go on sale at Blakeslee Stadium at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday

BROADCAST INFORMATION

I cannot make the game, will it be on TV?
YES - Live streaming will be available for FREE 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. You can stream the broadcast at www.KETR.org.

Will there be any watch parties in the area?

The Club in the Rayburn Student Center
Open to the Public - Refreshments Available

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

From the North:
Travel south on Hwy, 169 to Mankato. Take Riverfront Drive Exit. Turn left (north) onto Riverfront Drive and continue to Stoltzman Road. Turn right (east) on Stoltzman Road and continue until you get to Stadium Road. Turn left onto Stadium Road and continue up the hill. Once you reach the top of the hill continue on Stadium Road for one block to Warren Street and you will see Blakeslee Stadium on the right hand side of the road.

From the South:
Travel North on Hwy.169 to Mankato. Take Riverfront Drive Exit. Turn left (north) onto Riverfront Drive and continue to Stoltzman Road. Turn right (east) on Stoltzman Road and continue until you get to Stadium Road. Turn left onto Stadium Road and continue up the hill. Once you reach the top of the hill continue on Stadium Road for one block to Warren Street and you will see Blakeslee Stadium on the right hand side of the road.

From the East:
Travel West on Hwy. 14 to Mankato. Take the Hwy. 22 Exit and travel south on Hwy. 22 to Hwy. 83. Turn right (west) on Hwy. 83 and continue to Victory Drive. Turn Left (south) on Victory Drive and continue to Stadium Road (this will be the first road on the right). Turn right on Stadium Road and continue approximately 1 mile to the corner of Warren Street and Stadium Road. Blakeslee Stadium will be on the left.

From the West:
Travel East on Hwy. 14 to Hwy 169 South. Take Riverfront Drive Exit. Turn left (north) onto Riverfront Drive and continue to Stoltzman Road. Turn right (east) on Stoltzman Road and continue until you get to Stadium Road. Turn left onto Stadium Road and continue up the hill. Once you reach the top of the hill continue on Stadium Road for one block to Warren Street and you will see Blakeslee Stadium on the right hand side of the road.

OTHER INFORMATION

What time do gates open?
Gates to Blakeslee Stadium will open and on-site ticket sales will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

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.

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