Join the UNT Alumni Association and North Texas Athletics to show your Mean Green pride at the Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  The tournament and special events will take place Friday, March 4 through Tuesday, March 8. 

Each day the Mean Green will host pre- and post-game gatherings at our Hot Springs Headquarters, Lucky’s Bar & Grill. Additionally, you can show your spirit as we send-off the teams approximately 1 ½ hours prior to tip-offs at the team hotel.

Special events and game times:

Friday – March 4^th

·         Pep Band Spectacular, Free outdoor Pep Band Concert featuring Sun Belt Schools with free hot dogs, popcorn and Coke products

       6:00pm – 8:00, Hill Wheatley Plaza

·         Hot Hoops in Hot Springs Headquarters, Join the Mean Green Nation in Hot Springs as Head Coaches Johnny Jones and Shanice Stephens host their pre-tournament radio show live and on location at Lucky’s Bar & Grill. 

       8:30pm – 10:30, Lucky’s Bar & Grill, 711 Central Ave, Hot Springs *Radio Show broadcast time subject to change*

Saturday – March 5^th

·         Men’s and Women’s First Round Games - Eight games occurring on the Summit Arena and Hot Springs Convention Center Courts

Women’s game times – 12:00 p.m.; 12:15 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.;

2:45 p.m.

Men’s game times – 6:30 p.m.; 6:45 p.m.; 8:45 p.m.; 9:00 p.m

Sunday – March 6^th

·         Sun Belt Conference Alumni and Friends Champagne Reception, Alumni and fans from all Sun Belt schools are invited to join us for a champagne brunch, so come out, with your North Texas spirit wear, and support the Mean Green in their quest to become Sun Belt Conference Tournament Champions.  Don’t forget to stop by the UNT table in the foyer to receive a special giveaway.  Complimentary breakfast and mimosas will be served.  The reception will also feature live music.

       10am – 11:30, Hot Springs Convention Center – Horner Hall

·         Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Games - Eight games occurring on the Summit Arena and Hot Springs Convention Center Courts

Women’s game times – 12:00 p.m.; 12:15 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.;

2:45 p.m.

Men’s game times – 6:30 p.m.; 6:45 p.m.; 8:45 p.m.; 9:00 p.m.

Monday – March 7^th

·         Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Games – Four games occurring on the Summit Arena Court

Women’s game times – 12:00 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.

Men’s game times – 6:00 p.m.; 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday– March 8^th

·         Women’s Championship Game – Summit Arena – 1:00 p.m. – Aired live on ESPNU

·         Men’s Championship Game – Summit Arena – 6:00 p.m. – Aired live on ESPN2

To purchase tickets or reserve hotel accommodations, visit the North Texas Athletic Ticket Office link via MeanGreenSports.com or call 940-565-2527 / 1-800-UNT-2366.