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The SoCon Basketball Tournament returns to Asheville March 2-5, 2012.

Don't miss this opportunity to watch your favorite SoCon team on the court and plan extra time for some “R&R” in this beautiful mountain city. Asheville city leaders have put forth great effort as a host city and this promises to be a tremendous experience for athletes, faculty, students, parents, alumni and fans. Asheville is a city with something for everyone!

• Tickets are now on sale! You can obtain tickets through your favorite SoCon member institution or find ticket pricing and order tickets online here.
• Discounted hotel reservations are now open for many official host hotels. Click here to search for Asheville hotel deals.

From the street scene to the music clubs, from the art galleries to the drumming circle, from the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains to the abundance of architectural treasures, you'll see why Asheville is so unique, a community where progressive culture blends with Appalachian tradition to create something truly magical.

Score Tickets in our SoCon Tournament Weekly Ticket Giveaway!

The Southern Conference Basketball Tournament will heat up the ExploreAsheville.com Arena this March 2–5. Join the excitement and enter to win a two general admission tickets good for any one session to the SoCon tournament. As a bonus prize, we're throwing in two Go Blue Ridge cards granting you free access to more than 30 attractions across the Asheville area, including Biltmore!

Outside of the tournament you will have the chance to explore all the pleasant surprises Asheville has to offer. Experience the unique mountain vibe, taste your way through the vibrant farm-to-table food scene and discover delicious locally crafted brew. You'll also discover why Good Morning America named Asheville as one of the most beautiful places in America. Nestled in the oldest mountains in the world, you'll find Asheville is your new favorite place to be.

Simply fill out the form below and you will be entered to win. We'll pick one winner each Friday through February 24.

Contest Package Details

• 2 general admission tickets to the SoCon tournament.

• 2 Go Blue Ridge cards

Enter each week to increase your chances!

Entry Form

One entry per email address. Name: Zip Code: Email: Favorite SoCon Team: --None-- Appalachian State Chattanooga Citadel College of Charleston Davidson Elon Furman Georgia Southern Samford UNC Greensboro Western Carolina Wofford Phone:

Red fields are required.

Please enter the 4 character string shown in the box above.

1. Cyndi H.

2. Jennifer S.

3. Winner announced Feb. 17

4. Winner announced Feb. 24