Special promotions in store at several upcoming basketball games
Several special events are planned at Tennessee Tech's upcoming basketball games, beginning with another "Church Bulletin Day" at Sunday's doubleheader in Eblen Center.
Church Bulletin Sunday this weekend;
Other events planned in January and February
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Special promotions are in store during
the next two months for Tennessee Tech basketball fans as the
Athletics Department hosts three more “county” nights,
Basketball Alumni Night, Pack The House Night and a handful of
other events surrounding Golden Eagle games in Eblen Center.
Tech has already hosted White County Night, and will also
entertain fans from Jackson, Putnam and Overton Counties. There are
special dates planned for youth who participate in Vision and
Upward Basketball leagues, Military Appreciation Night and Think
Pink for breast cancer awareness.
The first event comes on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 2), when Tech hosts the second “Church Bulletin Day” at Eblen Center. Fans can purchase tickets to the doubleheader for just one dollar each just by presenting a church bulletin (limit four per bulletin). The women’s team hosts St. Louis University at 2 p.m., followed the men’s game against Bluefield College at 4 p.m.
Jackson County Night is planned for Thursday, Jan. 13, when the
Golden Eagles host UT Martin in an Ohio Valley Conference
doubleheader beginning at 5:30 p.m. Residents of Jackson County may
purchase tickets for one dollar at the ticket office on the night
of the game.
That night is also Vision Basketball Night, so all youth who play
in the Vision program are invited as guests just by wearing their
game shirts.
Putnam County Night is set for Saturday, Jan. 15, when Tech
entertains Murray State in an OVC twinbill, also beginning at 5:30
p.m. The same one dollar offer is extended to residents of Putnam
County for the games.
The Murray State doubleheader will also be Basketball Alumni
Night, with special recognition to several past OVC championship
teams. All former men’s and women’s basketball alumni
are invited to attend, and should contact Grant Swallows
(931-372-3940) for information and registration.
The evening will also offer fans a chance to meet and visit with
the former players. Addition details will be announced later.
Military Appreciation Night takes place on Thursday, Feb. 3, when
Tech hosts Eastern Kentucky for a doubleheader. In addition, Tech
will host its annual halftime for “Recognizing Academic
Excellence” and present its most recent Athletic
Director’s Honor Roll student-athletes.
Youth players in Upward Basketball are also invited guests for the
games on Feb. 3, with free admission for wearing game shirts.
Residents of Overton County have their special night on Saturday,
Feb. 5, for the powerhouse doubleheader against Morehead State. The
one dollar ticket offer is extended to residents of Overton
County.
One of the biggest nights of the year comes on Saturday, Feb. 19,
when Tech hosts a mixed doubleheader. The women will play Austin
Peay in the opener, while the men's team hosts a BracketBuster
opponent, who will be announced later. It’s Think Pink Night
as the women’s basketball teams hosts the event to increase
breast cancer awareness. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the
arena.
That night is also “Pack The House” Night as coach
Sytia Messer’s team hopes to break the school attendance
record for a women’s game. Special ticket offers will be
announced for “Pack The House” Night.
For information on any of the upcoming special promotions,
please call the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center
(931-372-3940). The ticket office remains closed this week, but
will be open Thursday evening (Dec. 30) beginning at 6 p.m. for
that night’s men’s game with Crowley’s
Ridge College. It will also open Sunday at 1 p.m. for that
day’s doubleheader.
The ticket office resumes regular business hours on Monday, Jan.
3. It is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30
p.m.
SCHEDULE OF PROMOTIONS
Sunday, Jan. 2- Church Bulletin Sunday
Thursday, Jan. 13 – Jackson County Night / Vision Basketball
Night
Saturday, Jan. 15 – Putnam County Night / Basketball Alumni
Night
Thursday, Feb. 3 – Military Appreciation Night / Academic
Excellence Night / Upward Basketball Night
Saturday, Feb. 5 – Overton County Night
Saturday, Feb. 19 – Think Pink Night / Pack The House
Night
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