ST. LOUIS - Fans can now show off their Missouri Valley Conference basketball knowledge and win a four-day, three-night trip for four to two Orlando, Fla., destinations - SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica - by participating in the inaugural online MVC Bracket Challenge - the first conference-only Bracket Challenge in the country.  Pick your winners for the 2010 State Farm MVC Women's Basketball Championships for your chance to win. 

Simply log on to challenge.mvc.org and make your selections for the State Farm MVC Women's Tournament prior to the opening tip of the first game and follow your picks on the leader board as you "Face Off" with fans from around the MVC to show you have what it takes to come out on top in the MVC Bracket Challenge!

Scoring for the State Farm MVC Women's Tournament Bracket Challenge will award points for each correct selection of the advancing team.  Correct selections in each round hold progressively more value than the next, so the pressure is on. 

All nine game selections must be made prior to the opening tip of game one of the tournament and cannot be changed once they have been submitted. 

Grand Prize Winners win a trip to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica, where you and your guests will be immersed in the fun and mysteries of the sea. At SeaWorld you will be able to get up-close with animals, challenge world-class thrill rides, and experience unforgettable show performances. You might find yourself on SeaWorld's spectacular flying coaster, Manta, or getting drenched by SeaWorld's most famous resident, Shamu.

After a day at SeaWorld you will be able to jump in to Aquatica, a one-of-a-kind water park. The newest park in Orlando, Aquatica is home to some of the most thrilling water rides and exhilarating wave pools, along with 80,000 square feet of sparking white, sandy beaches. With 36 slides, six rivers and lagoons, and a ride that will actually take you through a breathtaking animal habitat, Aquatica is a must-see in Orlando.

The combination of SeaWorld and Aquatica provides something for every member of the family and will give you one memorable getaway.

The Grand Prize Winners receive air travel, first-class hotel accommodations, passes to the SeaWorld parks, car rental, SeaWorld luggage tags and professional travel coordination.

Head to challenge.mvc.org now and register for email notification once final seeding is set for each bracket.  Selections begin following the tournament seeding announcements on March 7, 2010 for the State Farm Women's Basketball Tournament.

Full Terms and Conditions, including eligibility requirements, an overview of the grand prizes, scoring and tiebreaking rules are listed at challenge.mvc.org.

About the Missouri Valley Conference (http://www.mvc-sports.com/)

The Missouri Valley Conference is in its 103rd year of existence during the 2009-10 academic year, and the nation's second-oldest NCAA Division I conference continues to be a leader in college athletics.

The Valley continues to lead by example as one of college athletics' most progressive conferences.  The Valley emphasizes the importance of the student-athlete and is aggressive in its approach to provide opportunities for its member institutions.

League members include Bradley, Creighton, Drake, Evansville, Illinois State, Indiana State, Missouri State, Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois, and Wichita State.  Eastern Illinois is an affiliate member in men's soccer, while Central Arkansas and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville begin affiliate men's soccer membership in 2010.

About SeaWorld (http://www.seaworld.com/)

About Aquatica (http://aquaticabyseaworld.com/)