News Release

UDM to host NCAA Final Four in 2009

University of Detroit Mercy is proud to be a host institution for the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship tournament. After successfully hosting the 2008 Midwest Regional Games at Ford Field in Detroit, UDM looks forward to more excitement in 2009.

In the 2009 tournament, UDM will be the host institution for the championship's Final Four®, also to be held at Ford Field. Officials estimate the Final Four® has about a $75 million economic impact on its host city.

For more information, also see:

• "UDM shares space at Detroit's Big Dance," Detroit Free Press, March 28, 2008
• "Preparations begin for '09 Final Four," Detroit Free Press, April 1, 2008

Release date: December 04, 2007

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For more information about UDM, or to apply online, go to www.udmercy.edu/apply.