Aces ready to start the season
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Basketball season is just one day away as fans will have their first opportunity to see the University of Evansville men’s and women’s basketball teams on Thursday evening at Hoopfest.
Admission to Hoopfest is free and a t-shirt will be given away to the first 1,000 fans, courtesy of Heritage Federal Credit Union. Fans can also enjoy $1 soft drinks and popcorn as well as $2 hot dogs.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the event getting underway at 7:00 p.m. A full slate of action will be on tap. The schedule includes:
7:00 p.m. – Dance Team and Cheer Team Performance
7:05 p.m. – Men’s and Women’s Team Introductions
7:10 p.m. – 3-Point Shooting Team Challenge (Men and Women)
7:20 p.m. – Slam Dunk Exhibition
7:25 p.m. – Aces Shooting Challenge (Men and Women)
7:30 p.m. – Women’s Team Warm-up
7:35 p.m. – Women’s Team Scrimmage (Two 7-minute halves)
7:50 p.m. – Men’s Team Warm-up
7:55 p.m. – Men’s Team Scrimmage (Two 7-minute halves)
8:10 p.m. – Autographs on court
This will also be the first chance for season ticket holders to pick up their new season ticket boxes for the 2016-17 season. Boxes will be given out in the main lobby of the Ford Center. UE ticket officials will be on hand for Aces fans wishing to inquire about ticket options.
