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PLATTEVILLE-Students at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville will test their knowledge in a test of wits at the College Bowl Tournament, Friday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. The event, sponsored by Campus Programming and Relations (CPR), will be held in the Pioneer Student Center in the University Rooms. The College Bowl Tournament pits teams against each other in a 14-minute game of questions.

"It's pretty simple," said Andy Myers, CPR event manager. "The moderator asks questions and the first team to buzz in gets a chance to respond."

If the team responds correctly, points plus a chance at a bonus question for additional points are awarded. If the first team incorrectly answers, the opportunity to answer the question is then offered to the second team.

"It's a game of fun and trivia, providing an opportunity for students to compete in a sport of brains that is educational," said Myers.

Any student is eligible to compete. Students wishing to compete must form a team of at least three people with a maximum of five people with four individuals being the maximum number that can actually compete at one time per team.

Questions will be asked from a variety of subjects ranging from fine arts to science to history. There are two types of questions that are asked. A toss-up question is asked first to both of the teams. If the team answers correctly they will be asked a bonus question.

The winner of the tournament at UW-Platteville will advance to the regional tournament to be held in February.