Gearing Up for the MKE Tip-Off: Georgia Tech Faces Northwestern in Exciting Basketball Showdown

Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated MKE Tip-Off event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Georgia Tech will take on Northwestern on December 15th at the Fiserv Forum. This triple-header basketball showcase promises an electrifying afternoon of college hoops action, with Akron facing off against Milwaukee and San Francisco taking on Loyola Chicago rounding out the lineup.

Witness the Clash of ACC and Big Ten Powerhouses at the MKE Tip-Off

Tickets and Game Details

The Tech-Northwestern matchup is set to tip off at 2:30 PM Central Time (3:30 PM Eastern), serving as the middle game of the triple-header. Tickets for the event, which grant access to all three games, start at just $30 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com. Fans can also visit the Fiserv Forum website to learn more about the event and secure their seats.

A Renewed Rivalry Renewed

This will mark the sixth meeting between Georgia Tech and Northwestern, with the Wildcats holding a 3-2 advantage in the series. The most recent clash took place on November 28, 2018, when Northwestern emerged victorious with a 67-61 win in Evanston, Illinois. The Yellow Jackets will be eager to even the score and claim a victory over their Big Ten foe on a neutral court.

Strengthening the Non-Conference Schedule

The MKE Tip-Off clash against Northwestern is part of a challenging non-conference slate for Georgia Tech, which includes matchups against power conference opponents such as Georgia (November 15) and Cincinnati (November 23) at McCamish Pavilion, as well as an ACC-SEC Challenge showdown at Oklahoma (December 3). This rigorous schedule will undoubtedly prepare the Yellow Jackets for the rigors of ACC play.

Ticket Availability and Pricing

In addition to the MKE Tip-Off, Georgia Tech fans have a wealth of options when it comes to securing tickets for the upcoming season. Single-game tickets are available for all home games, with the exception of the ACC home opener against Duke on December 21, which will be released at a later date.Upper-level tickets can be purchased for as little as $12, while lower-level seats start at $38. The Yellow Jackets' home schedule features critical non-conference matchups against Georgia and Cincinnati, as well as key ACC contests against Boston College, Notre Dame, Clemson, Virginia Tech, Louisville, Stanford, California, NC State, and Miami.

Flexible Ticket Packages

For fans looking to attend multiple games but not interested in a full season ticket, Georgia Tech offers two flexible ticket packages. The nine-game plan focuses on key ACC games, including the Duke home opener, Notre Dame, Clemson, Stanford, and Miami, as well as non-conference clashes with Texas Southern, Cincinnati, Central Arkansas, and UMBC. This package starts at $204.The six-game plan, on the other hand, features the Georgia rivalry game, as well as matchups against North Florida, Boston College, Louisville, California, and NC State. This plan starts at $171. Both packages provide fans with the opportunity to enjoy Yellow Jackets basketball throughout the season, with the added benefit of ticket flexibility and discounted pricing compared to individual game tickets.

Season Tickets Remain Available

For those seeking the full Georgia Tech basketball experience, season tickets for the 2024-25 campaign are still available to the general public. The 19-game home schedule includes new ACC members California and Stanford, with six games scheduled for Friday or Saturday. Season ticket prices start at $290, with discounted rates available for faculty, staff, letterwinners, and new alumni.