The Lone Star Conference Basketball Championship is set to be played in Allen, Texas, for the first time in 2012.  The tournament will feature eight men’s and eight women’s teams and is scheduled for an exciting five-day run from February 29-March 4. Reserve your tickets now and join your favorite team in Allen.

• Check out the championship brochure for all the details!

    Tournament action starts with men’s first-round games on Wednesday, February 29, while women’s first-round action begins Thursday, March 1. Men’s semifinals will be played Friday, March 2. On Saturday, March 3, fans can see the women’s semifinals played in the afternoon and the men’s championship that night. The festivities conclude Sunday afternoon, March 4, with the women’s championship game.

• Bracket set for LSC Women's Basketball Championship (Click here for bracket .pdf)
• Men’s Basketball: Field set for LSC Championship (Click here for bracket .pdf)
• LSC Championship Preview: Session 1
• LSC Championship Preview: Session 2
• West Texas A&M surging at right time
• Kingsville’s Brown raining frees
• Cameron’s star shrugs off slow start
• LSC Championship Preview: Session 3
• Wilson Gives Texans More Than Muscle
• LSC women's basketball teams visit Allen schools
• LSC Championship Preview: Session 4
• MSU’s Loyd enjoying family-sized success
• Fan Fest a big hit at LSC Basketball Championship
• LSC men's basketball teams go to Allen schools
• Upset-minded Cardinals cherish Cinderella role
• TexAnns flourishing thanks to Adamson family
• Off the bench, Terrell claims tourney MVP
• Peyton Adamson claims MVP honors

SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
SESSION ONE:
Game 1: Men’s Quarterfinal, (3) West Texas A&M 80 vs. (6) Eastern New Mexico 47, Noon  RECAP / PHOTOS | LIVE STATS
Game 2: Men’s Quarterfinal, (2) Tarleton State 67 vs. (7) Texas A&M-Kingsville 55, 2:30 pm  RECAP/PHOTOS | LIVE STATS
SESSION TWO:
Game 3: Men’s Quarterfinal, (4) Incarnate Word 68 vs. (5) Cameron 77 (OT), 6:00 pm   RECAP / PHOTOS | LIVE STATS
Game 4: Men’s Quarterfinal, (1) Midwestern State 64 vs. (8) Texas A&M-Commerce 52, 8:30 pm   RECAP / PHOTOS | LIVE STATS

Thursday, March 1, 2012
SESSION THREE:
Game 5: Women’s Quarterfinal, (3) Midwestern State 71 vs. (6) Incarnate Word 75, Noon    RECAP / PHOTOS | LIVE STATS
Game 6: Women’s Quarterfinal, (2) West Texas A&M 72 vs. (7) Texas Woman’s 60, 2:30 pm    RECAP / PHOTOS | LIVE STATS
SESSION FOUR:
Game 7: Women’s Quarterfinal, (4) Cameron 57 vs. (5) Angelo State 61, 6:00 pm    RECAP / PHOTOS | LIVE STATS
Game 8: Women’s Quarterfinal, (1) Tarleton State 75 vs. (8) Eastern New Mexico 56, 8:30 pm     RECAP / PHOTOS | LIVE STATS

OTHER EXCITING EVENTS
Friday, March 2 – FanFest (at Allen Event Center, 3:30-6:30 pm)
Show your school spirit at FanFest, a FREE family-friendly event with a party atmosphere featuring games, inflatables, entertainment and free food.  

Saturday, March 3 - Men’s Awards Ceremony, Post-game

Sunday, March 4 - Women’s Awards Ceremony, Post-game

ALLEN EVENT CENTER
This season features an exciting change of venue for the LSC Basketball Championship with games taking place at the Allen Event Center in Allen, Texas. The $52.6 million state-of-the-art facility, which opened in November 2009,  is city owned with approximately 6,500 seats in the basketball configuration plus 24 luxury suites.
    Additionally, there are on-site private meeting rooms, food services and free parking. The arena has a modern scoreboard, two video boards and a 360-degree LED ribbon.
    The Allen Event Center lends itself to a tremendous fan and participant experience, with the arena having been built as part of a mixed-use development, amidst hundreds of retail stores and restaurants.

TICKETS
To purchase tickets for the 2012 LSC Basketball Championship, contact the ticket office at your local LSC member institution, visit the Allen Event Center Box Office or go through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).
    General admission tickets will be sold individually for each of eight sessions or in all-session tickets. Single-session tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students.  All-session tickets are $60 for adults and $32 for students. All-session tickets can be purchased at a discounted price ($45) if bought in advance from the Lone Star Conference or ticket office at your local LSC member institution by February 22. College students must present valid I.D. at the Allen Event Center ticket window to purchase student tickets.
    Loge tickets are available by session for $20 with access to premium level and Absolut Club.  Suites are also available by session (see details below).

Suites: Enjoy the view from one of Allen Event Center’s luxury suites, which can be rented for $250 per session. Suite rental includes 10 tickets (additional tickets are $25/each depending on suite capacity). Food and beverage additional. Contact Mike Martin for details (MichaelMartin@allenamericans.com or 972.912.1025).

HOTELS
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the John Q. Hammons Center (FAN RATE: King $119, Suite $149)
210 East Stacy Road (at The Village at Allen), Allen, TX 75013, 214.383.1151
courtyard.com/DALAN
 
Hampton Inn & Suites - Dallas/Allen (FAN RATE: Standard room $109, Suite $129)
830 West Stacy Road, Allen, Texas 75013, 214.495.7667
allensuites.hamptoninn.com / BOOKING LINK

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen and Conference Center (FAN RATE: Standard room $109, Suite $129)
705 Central Expwy. S., Allen, Texas 75013, 214.547.1700
dallasallen.hgi.com / BOOKING LINK

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Allen Twin Creeks (FAN RATE: Standard king $89, Suite $109)
205 Central Expwy. N., Allen, TX 75013, 972.727.2000
hiallen.com

Homewood Suites Dallas/Allen
455 Central Expwy. N., Allen, Texas 75013, 214.383.6673 (FAN RATE: King $109, Double Queen $139)
dallas.allen.homewoodsuites.com / BOOKING LINK

LaQuinta Inn & Suites (FAN RATE: King $105)
1220 Central Expwy. N., Allen, Texas 75013, 214.667.6772
lq.com

Pyramids Hotel (FAN RATE: King $79, Double queen $89)
407 Central Expwy. S., Allen, Texas 75013, 972.396.9494
pyramidshotel.com (Group code “Lone Star”)

SHOPPING
Allen Premium Outlets
820 West Stacy Road, Allen, Texas, 972.678.7000
premiumoutlets.com/allen
    100 Outlet Stores... Find impressive savings at Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, Gap Outlet, Guess, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Max Studio, Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and more.

The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview
U.S. 75 and Stacy Road in Allen and Fairview, Texas, 972.678.4939
villageatallen.com
    The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview are home to an exciting collection of restaurants, shops and services nestled within lush parks and unique shopping districts. In addition to retailers like Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Super Target, TJMaxx, MetroPCS, The Container Store, Dillards, Macy’s, and JCPenney’s, you may even find some new favorites like Hemispheres, Shop Jane, Movie Trading Company, James Avery Jewelers, and be-Dazzled.  Stores and restaurants are opening all the time, so be sure to come experience the newest and biggest shopping, dining and entertainment destination in North Texas.
    The Village at Allen includes a Canine Commons Dog Park, The Grove with a fun Texas-shaped hedgerow labyrinth, and hiking and biking trails – all designed for your enjoyment. The Village at Allen also incorporates the Allen Event Center and The Courtyard by Marriott, Dallas/Allen at the John Q. Hammons Center.

Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
U.S. 75 and Bethany Drive, Allen, Texas, 972.747.8000
watterscreek.com
    Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm is a unique, resort-style mixed-use development, located just four miles south of the Allen Event Center. Watters Creek features a complete mix of uses, including a large creek side village green; interactive public art; a variety of retail shops with DSW, Vera Bradley, White House/White Market; restaurants, featuring al fresco dining and water views; office space and residential lofts.
    It is the first retail development in the State of Texas that will be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Watters Creek is a popular location for photography, video, and film shoots.
    
Cabela’s
1 Cabela Drive, Allen, TX 75002, 214.383.0502
cabelas.com
    Located just south of The Village at Allen off  U.S. 75 Central Expressway, Cabela's 100,000-square-foot store features a two-story Conservation Mountain, 13,170-gallon aquarium, five raised wildlife dioramas, Express Café, world-class Gun Library, and hundreds of wild game trophies displayed in Cabela's trademark bring-the-outdoors-indoors showroom. Other highlights include a General Store and Bargain Cave, as well as a reproduction of a Texas State record whitetail.

RECREATION (See more in the brochure)
TopGolf
1500 Andrews Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002, 469.675.9730
topgolf.com/allen
    TopGolf combines beer, burgers and sports to create a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t find anywhere else. TopGolf is a premier golf entertainment complex, perfect for any occasion, event or private party. Their innovative point scoring golf games, combined with a great menu and refreshing cocktails, make this far from your average bar or golf complex. It’s not golf – it’s TopGolf.

Community Ice Rink at Allen Event Center
200 E. Stacy Road, #1350, Allen, Texas, 972.678.4646
alleneventcenter.com
    The Community Ice Rink is a second, full-size ice surface at the Allen Event Center that offers various programs and open skate times. It is available for rentals and has a spectator seating capacity of 300+.

Splitsville
351 Town Place, Fairview, TX, 75069, 972.549.4263
splitsvillelanes.com
    Dine. Dance. Drink. Bowl.  At Splitsville, our focus is on the fun.  We take an innovative approach to entertainment that combines bowling with billiards, dining, music and nightlife, making for a more refined yet comfortable place where you can have a blast without even picking up a bowling ball.

RESTAURANTS
The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview
    Has over 35 choices with BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Dodie’s Place Sports Grill, Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican Food, Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q and the Cotton Patch Café just a few of the full service restaurants in the area all within walking distance. If it’s your sweet tooth calling, try Elizabeth’s Cakes, Saxbys Coffee or Yumilcious for just the icing on the cake.

Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
    Features many national favorites including Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, Brio Tusan Grille, and Mi Cocina.