John Carroll University is making final preparations to serve as the host site of the 2009 NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship, to be held November 19-21 at the DeCarlo Varsity Center located on the campus in University Heights, Ohio.

With the announcement of the 62-team field on Monday, the participants are known and the bracket is set to determine the eight regional champions that will make their way to John Carroll next weekend. The eight regional hosts are Hope College (MI), Tufts University (MA), the University of Redlands (CA), Washington University (MO), Juniata College (PA), Southwestern Texas University, New York University and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

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Tickets for the 2009 NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship are now on sale at John Carroll for the national quarterfinal, semifinal and championship matches. An All-Tournament Pass (good for all seven matches over the three days) can be purchased at $15 or adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $7 for children under 12. An Single-Day Pass (good for any one of the three days) can be purchased at $7 or adults, $4 for students and senior citizens, and $3 for children under 12.

Advance ticket purchases are available by contacting Jane Evans at 216 397-1663.

For more information regarding the 2009 NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship at John Carroll, visit the official website at www.jcusports.com/NCAAVolleyballChampionship.