For release: March 14, 2012
For press information, contact Gabrielle Maxey, 901-678-2843

The University of Memphis will host a watch party for the Tigers’ NCAA Basketball Tournament game Friday against Saint Louis University in the Tigers of Memphis Restaurant in the University Center on campus. Tipoff for the game is set for 5:50 p.m. Beginning at 5 p.m. there will be door prizes and food specials.

In addition, the U of M Alumni Association will host watch parties for the Memphis-Saint Louis game at 10 locations around town. These include:

Arlington - Game Time Sports, 11695 U.S. 70, Arlington
Bartlett - East End Grill, 7547 Stage Rd., Bartlett
Cordova - T.J. Mulligan’s, 8071 Trinity Rd., Cordova
Downtown – Alfred’s on Beale, 197 Beale St.
East Memphis - Brookhaven Pub, 695 W. Brookhaven Circle
Germantown - East End Grill, 7956 Winchester Rd.
Midtown - Young Avenue Deli, 2119 Young Ave.
Millington - Chili's, 8526 U.S. 51, Millington
Southaven, Miss. - Big League Grill, 5960 Getwell Rd., Southaven
Summer Avenue - Central BBQ, 4375 Summer Ave.

Discounts will be available to Alumni Association members who present their membership card. The restaurants will hold additional watch parties if the Tigers advance in the tournament.