MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University Alumni Association, Mountaineer Athletic Club and WVU Foundation are teaming up to host events for fans attending the Guaranteed Rate Bowl later this month in Phoenix, Arizona. The WVU football team will face Minnesota on Tuesday, December 28 at Chase Field.

Monday, December 27
Join fellow climbers the night before the game from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. MST for a meet at the WVU Alumni Association’s Arizona Chapter game watch home, Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill (2121 E . Highland Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016). Fans can enjoy a WVU giveaway (while supplies last), enjoy special WVU-themed food and drinks, and participate in the live broadcast of the Mountaineer Sports Network (MSN) radio show hosted by the WVU advertiser. Tony caridi and featuring personalities from MSN Jed drenning, Dwight Wallace, Dale wolfley and Dan Zangrili.

Tuesday, December 28
On game day, alumni, friends and fans are invited to the WVU Guaranteed Rate Bowl Pre-Game Party from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. MST at the Copper Blues in the Cityscape Dining and Shopping Complex (50 W. Jefferson St. , Phoenix, AZ 85003), steps from Chase Field. It will be an evening filled with mountain pride, WVU giveaways (while supplies last) and food and drink promotions. The Pride of West Virginia Pep Band, WVU Cheerleaders and Mountaineer Mascot will make a special appearance at 4 p.m.

The Mountaineers and Golden Gophers kick off from Chase Field (401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004) at 8:15 p.m. MST to 10:15 p.m. EST, and the game will be televised by ESPN. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at WVUGame.com. Purchase a guaranteed rate Bowl parking pass.

Fans interested in booking hotel rooms in Phoenix for the game are encouraged to visit WVUSportsTravel.com.