WHO:
2007 Comcast Battle in Seattle event featuring the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers.

WHAT:
Exclusive presale opportunity for Spokane-area residents interested in attending the 2007 Comcast Battle in Seattle event on Sat., Dec. 29 at KeyArena.

WHEN:
Sat., Sept. 8, starting at 10 a.m. through Thurs., Sept. 13

WHERE:
Spokane-area Ticketmaster locations and online at www.ticketmaster.com

DETAILS:
This year’s exclusive Spokane presale for the 2007 Comcast Battle in Seattle featuring the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers is set for this Sat., Sept. 8, 2007. This presale opportunity is available beginning at 10 a.m. on Sat. Sept. 8 through Thurs., Sept. 13 to Spokane-area residents and those who register for the Battle in Seattle mailing list. Interested fans can also log on to the official Battle in Seattle website, www.battleinseattle.com, to register for the mailing list and receive a special internet code allowing tickets to be purchased online during the presale.

Ticketmaster will arrange seating assignments in designated team locations. Tickets can be purchased starting at 10 a.m. this Sat., Sept 8 at the following Ticketmaster locations:

Fred Meyer
400 S. Thor St.
Spokane, WA 99202

Fred Meyer
12120 N. Division
Spokane, WA 99208

Fred Meyer
E. 15609 Sprague Rd.
Veradale, WA 99037

For a complete list of Ticketmaster locations in the Spokane area, and to purchase tickets online, log on to www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets for the 2007 Battle in Seattle will go on sale to the general public on Sat., Sept. 15.

About Northwest Sports & Entertainment:
Northwest Sports & Entertainment, Inc. is a sports marketing company that works with a wide range of entities, including high schools, major college universities, and professional NBA franchises. Northwest Sports & Entertainment creates, organizes, and operates basketball events and activities throughout the United States. Events established and produced by Northwest Sports & Entertainment include the Battle in Seattle, Cougar Hardwood Classic, The Dan Dickau Charity Classic and more. For more information on Northwest Sports & Entertainment visit www.northwestsports.org.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jennifer Carroll / Mickey Ahrens
Richmond Public Relations / (206) 682-6979
jenniferc@richmondpr.com / mickeya@richmondpr.com