AMES, Iowa – Iowa State fans have secured 4,800 New Era Pinstripe Bowl tickets for the Dec. 30 game between Iowa State and Rutgers. The contest from Yankee Stadium kicks off at 2:20 p.m. CST in New York, N.Y.  In addition to nearly reaching the 5,000-ticket mark, the current total includes 172 tickets that have been purchased by Cyclone fans for distribution to charities.
Iowa State officials are hoping Cyclone fans will boost the ticket total past the 5,000 mark. Fans still have the opportunity to order tickets that will be allocated to various charities.
Tickets for the 2011 Pinstripe Bowl cost $115 or $45 each.
Tickets will be available online until Thursday at 8 a.m.
Tickets will be available by phone through the Iowa State Athletics Ticket Office (toll free at 1-888-478-2925 or locally at 515-294-1816), or in person at the Iowa State Athletics Ticket Office until Noon on Thursday.