ORONO – The University of Maine Athletic Department is sponsoring a fan bus for the America East men’s basketball championship game in Vermont. The bus trip down and back with ticket included costs $60, or $37 for those who already have tickets. The bus leaves the UM Field House at 1 p.m. Friday with the game scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Rooms have been reserved at the Clarion Hotel in Burlington, Vt., and can be secured upon arrival for $74.

To get a ticket for the bus trip call the Black Bear marketing office at 681-1130.