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The Pacers are coming to Bloomington, Indiana October 23rd to take on the San Antonio Spurs in an exhibition game. Here's the full release from the Pacers:
PACERS TO PLAY PRESEASON GAME IN BLOOMINGTON
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Pacers will travel to Bloomington, Ind., to play a preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs at Indiana University's Assembly Hall, Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 p.m. The Pacers last played in Bloomington when an ABA playoff game was held at Assembly Hall in 1972.
"As part of the great basketball heritage here in the state of Indiana, we are excited to play a game in Bloomington," said Rick Fuson, Pacers Sports & Entertainment's Chief Operating Officer. "This is a great opportunity to partner with Indiana University to further that strong tradition."
"We are unbelievably excited that the Indiana Pacers have decided to include Bloomington and IU in their preseason schedule," added Fred Glass, Athletic Director of Indiana University. "This is a special opportunity for our community to see the very best basketball in the world, and we are so pleased that we could play a part in bringing it to Bloomington."
Pacers Season Ticket Holders, along with Indiana University Season Ticket Holders and Indiana University Students, will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the game prior to the general on-sale. Complete ticket information will be announced at a later date.
The entire Pacers preseason schedule is listed below.
2009 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT TIME
Friday Oct. 2 vs. Chicago (at Conseco Fieldhouse) 7:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct. 8 vs. Denver (at Taipei Arena in Taipei, Taiwan) 7:30 a.m.
Sunday Oct. 11 at Denver (at Wukesong Arena in Beijing, China) 12:00 a.m.
Friday Oct. 16 vs. Houston (at Conseco Fieldhouse) 7:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 17 at New Orleans (at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans,Lou.)8:00 pm
Wednesday Oct. 21 at Orlando (at Amway Arena in Orlando, Fla.) 7:00 p.m.
Friday Oct. 23 vs. San Antonio (at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.)7:00 p.m.
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