MANKATO, Minn. ---   Minnesota State Athletics and several of its corporate partners invite you to join us at one of our several viewing parties this Friday as the Mavericks battle Western Michigan in the NCAA Regional Tournament.

Fans are invited to gather at any of these locations in the greater Mankato Area:  Buffalo Wild Wings Mankato, Tav on the Ave, Number 4, Flask, Third Street Tavern, Ummies, Crooked Pint, Pub 500 and Weggy's. Additionally, the Crooked Pint in Apple Valley, Minn., will also serve as a viewing party location.

Friday's game will air on ESPNU at 1:30 p.m. (CST).

For our fans that are traveling to Loveland, Colo., join us at The Main Event located at 4455 N Fairgrounds Ave, in Windsor, Colo., roughly a mile from Blue Arena. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., and they will have a space reserved for our fans to gather prior to arriving to the game.