Dec. 10, 2007

MEMPHIS, TENN. - The University of Memphis Tiger Scholarship Fund office has set up a bus trip offering fans the opportunity to travel to New Orleans for the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 21 and also make it back to Memphis in time for the men's basketball contest with Georgetown on Dec. 22.

The bus will leave for New Orleans on Thursday, Dec. 20, from the Athletic Office Building parking lot at 9 a.m. Light snacks and beverages will be provided on the bus. There will be a stop in Jackson, Miss., for approximately 45 minutes for lunch around noon. Once in New Orleans, the bus will only stop at the Hilton Riverside hotel. The group will return home, Dec. 21st, approximately 30 minutes after the end of the game, which kicks off at 7 p.m. Light snacks and beverages will be provided on the way home as well, and there is not a scheduled stop during the return trip to Memphis.

Fans will have the option to purchase the full package or separate parts of the package. Pricing is as follows:

Hotel Room (Hilton Riverside, two double beds) - $115.00
Bus (round trip, and local transportation to Superdome) - $115.00 (per person)
Ticket (1) - $45.00

The full package total (per person) for single occupancy is $279.00 and for double occupancy is $212.00.

To make your reservations please call Travelennium at (901) 762-7047. The deadline to reserve your spot is Friday, Dec. 14, by 5 p.m.