Bradley Center to host free open practice Thursday

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The eight NCAA Tournament teams competing in First and Second Round games this weekend at the Bradley Center will take part in an open practice session Thursday.

The practice session is open to the public and free of charge. Doors open at 11 a.m. with team workouts running from 12-2:55 p.m. and again from 4:25-7 p.m.

The teams will work out in the following order:

Noon-12:40 p.m. -- Minnesota

12:45-1:25 p.m. -- Oakland

1:30-2:10 p.m. -- Xavier

2:15-2:55 p.m. -- Pittsburgh

4:25-5:05 p.m. -- Oklahoma State

5:10-5:50 p.m. -- Ohio State

5:55-6:35 p.m. -- Georgia Tech

6:40-7:20 p.m. -- UC-Santa Barbara

Tickets still available: A very limited supply of all-session passes (mainly single-seat and obstructed-view) remain for this weekend's games. Call the Bradley Center ticket office at (414) 227-0700 for more information.