ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Gardner-Webb begin play in the 2018 visitcurrituckOBX.com Battle in the Blue Ridge tournament Friday afternoon, taking on Eastern Illinois at 5 pm at US Cellular Arena.

The Runnin' Bulldogs (1-3) and Panthers (1-2) will be meeting in men's basketball for the first time, and are part of a field that includes UNC Wilmington and Arkansas State. Each team will play the other over three days beginning Friday.

For ticket information, visit battleintheblueridge.com or call 1-800-745-3000. Ticket prices are:

Courtside seating: Three-Day Pass ($100); Single Day Pass ($40)
Reserved seating: Three-Day Pass ($65); Single Day Pass ($26)
General admission: Three-Day Pass ($50); Single Day Pass ($20)

In addition to Friday's game, Gardner-Webb will be in action on Saturday night vs. UNC Wilmington (7:30 pm) and on Sunday afternoon vs. Arkansas State (3:30 pm).