The field for the 2011 Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off has been announced, and the George Mason men's basketball team will be one of the host sites. Mason will face Brown on Monday at 7:30 p.m., and will also square off against Albany on Tuesday, also at 7:30 p.m.

Monmouth joins the four-team pod and will face the Great Danes on Monday at 5 p.m. and the Bears a day later also at 5 p.m.

Mason defeated Brown, 89-52, on November 17, 2008 in the two teams' lone meeting. That game was at the Patriot Center as well. The Patriots have never faced Albany.

MASON STUDENTS:

Admission to the games will be free with valid Mason student ID.

INDIVIDUAL TICKET INFORMATION:

$16 per day
*Ticket prices increase by $2 on day of the game

Tickets are available through online and by phone through Ticketmaster (703-573-SEAT) or in person at the Patriot Center Box Office.

SEASON TICKET HOLDER INFORMATION:

If you wish to purchase your seats, please login to your MY MASON NATION ACCOUNT.  You will have 2 invoices listed - one for each day.

2011 DICK'S SPORTING GOODS NIT SEASON TIP-OFF

Patriot Center, Fairfax, Va.

Monday, November 21
Monmouth vs. Albany - 5 p.m.
Brown vs. George Mason - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 22
Monmouth vs. Brown - 5 p.m.
Albany vs. George Mason - 7:30 p.m.