CBS Sports Network to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of National Title

“1966 Texas Western: Champions of Change” Special to Feature Live Event at Memorial Gym on Feb. 5

EL PASO, TEXAS – CBS Sports Network will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Texas Western capturing the historic 1966 national championship with a special, “1966 TEXAS WESTERN: CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE” airing later this winter.

A live panel discussion, which will be incorporated into the special, is open to the public and will be held on Friday, Feb. 5 from 4-6 p.m. at Memorial Gym.

The panel discussion will feature members of the 1966 Texas Western championship team, along with special guests and will be moderated by journalist and author Jack Ford.

UTEP basketball season ticket holders will have first access to tickets for the event.  They can purchase tickets via ticketmaster.com by using a special access code that will be sent via e-mail on Monday (Jan. 18).  Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, Jan. 21 via ticketmaster.com only.

Tickets are $15 and seating is limited at Memorial Gym.