HDNet Announces Exclusive First Round Coverage of the 2009 College Basketball Invitational

HDNet Announces Exclusive First Round Coverage of the 2009 College Basketball Invitational

DALLAS, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: HDNet will provide live, exclusive coverage of the 2009 College Basketball Invitational. HDNet's coverage of the first round includes four exciting match-ups featuring the following NCAA teams. On Tuesday, March 17, the University of Wyoming Cowboys host the Northeastern University Huskies at 9:00 p.m. ET. Then, at 11:00 p.m. ET, the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack will take on the UTEP Miners in Reno. On Wednesday, March 18, the Wichita State Shockers are at home against Buffalo Bulls at 8:00 p.m. ET. At 10:00 p.m. ET it's the Oregon State Beavers versus the Houston Cougars in Corvallis.

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Second and third round teams and broadcast times are TBD.

WHEN: On Tuesday, March 17, the University of Wyoming vs. Northeastern University at 9:00 p.m. ET and at 11:00 p.m. ET, the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack vs. the UTEP Miners. On Wednesday, March 18 the Wichita State Shockers take on the Buffalo Bulls at 8:00 p.m. ET and at 10:00 p.m. ET, the Oregon State Beavers take on the Houston Cougars.

WHERE: This live national telecast is available in high definition only on HDNet. Fans who wish to see these games live should contact their cable or satellite provider to sign up for HDNet. More information can be found at the following link:

http://www.hd.net/watch_at_home.html

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