Texas Tech University Athletics
Basketball Programs to Hold Homecoming and Hoops Pep Rally on October 14
October 06, 2016 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Texas Tech men's and women's basketball programs will play host to a "Homecoming and Hoops Pep Rally" in conjunction with Homecoming week on Friday, October 14 at the United Supermarkets Arena.
Doors will open to the free event at 6:45 p.m. following the official Texas Tech Homecoming Parade hosted by the Student Union and Tech Activities Board (TAB) which concludes at the United Supermarkets Arena. The event also will mark the debut of the new United Supermarkets Arena videoboard. The center-hung structure features four video displays which are four times the size of the old boards.
Season ticket holders are invited to attend a pre-event reception located in Club Red on the United Supermarkets Arena concourse. Students also will have a pre-event gathering with free food and drinks at the City Bank Rooms on the concourse. Both basketball coaching staffs will make special appearances at the pre-event receptions.
The Texas Tech Ticket Office also will be hosting a "Meet Your Seat" event as part of the "Homecoming and Hoops Pep Rally." Remaining season ticket inventory for both programs will be marked throughout the United Supermarkets Arena with signs. Members of the Texas Tech Ticket Office will be on-site to further assist fans with purchasing season tickets for the upcoming basketball seasons.
The "Homecoming and Hoops Pep Rally" will start with a performance from the Goin' Band from Raiderland Drumline followed by a bell circle ceremony by the Saddle Tramps.
The 2016-17 Lady Raiders will be introduced, and head coach Candi Whitaker will address the crowd leading into a team scrimmage. She will give away eight Under Armour gear bags.
After the women's team scrimmage and the men's players are introduced, players from both teams will compete in a three-point shooting contest. Then, the Red Raiders will be showcased during a dunk contest. Head coach Chris Beard also will give away eight Under Armour gear bags, and one student will be selected to take the court for a shot to win $500 for books.
The "Homecoming and Hoops Pep Rally" will conclude with performances by the Texas Tech cheer and pom squads in addition to student organizations and other homecoming festivities as part of the Homecoming schedule hosted by the Student Union and TAB.
The TTU Bonfire, hosted by the Saddle Tramps, will take place at the recreational rugby fields just outside the United Supermarkets Arena following the event.
The Texas Tech men's team opens the 2016-17 regular season against Houston Baptist on Friday, November 11, while the Lady Raiders take the court versus North Dakota on Sunday, November 13.
Fans can purchase season tickets for both programs in person at the Texas Tech Athletics Ticket Office located on the East Side of Jones AT&T Stadium, online at www.TexasTech.com or over the phone at (806) 742-8324.
Visit www.TexasTech.com for the latest news and information on the men's and women's basketball programs. Fans also can follow the program on its social media outlets at www.Facebook.com along with @TexasTechMBB and @LadyRaiderWBB on Twitter.
Doors will open to the free event at 6:45 p.m. following the official Texas Tech Homecoming Parade hosted by the Student Union and Tech Activities Board (TAB) which concludes at the United Supermarkets Arena. The event also will mark the debut of the new United Supermarkets Arena videoboard. The center-hung structure features four video displays which are four times the size of the old boards.
Season ticket holders are invited to attend a pre-event reception located in Club Red on the United Supermarkets Arena concourse. Students also will have a pre-event gathering with free food and drinks at the City Bank Rooms on the concourse. Both basketball coaching staffs will make special appearances at the pre-event receptions.
The Texas Tech Ticket Office also will be hosting a "Meet Your Seat" event as part of the "Homecoming and Hoops Pep Rally." Remaining season ticket inventory for both programs will be marked throughout the United Supermarkets Arena with signs. Members of the Texas Tech Ticket Office will be on-site to further assist fans with purchasing season tickets for the upcoming basketball seasons.
The "Homecoming and Hoops Pep Rally" will start with a performance from the Goin' Band from Raiderland Drumline followed by a bell circle ceremony by the Saddle Tramps.
The 2016-17 Lady Raiders will be introduced, and head coach Candi Whitaker will address the crowd leading into a team scrimmage. She will give away eight Under Armour gear bags.
After the women's team scrimmage and the men's players are introduced, players from both teams will compete in a three-point shooting contest. Then, the Red Raiders will be showcased during a dunk contest. Head coach Chris Beard also will give away eight Under Armour gear bags, and one student will be selected to take the court for a shot to win $500 for books.
The "Homecoming and Hoops Pep Rally" will conclude with performances by the Texas Tech cheer and pom squads in addition to student organizations and other homecoming festivities as part of the Homecoming schedule hosted by the Student Union and TAB.
The TTU Bonfire, hosted by the Saddle Tramps, will take place at the recreational rugby fields just outside the United Supermarkets Arena following the event.
The Texas Tech men's team opens the 2016-17 regular season against Houston Baptist on Friday, November 11, while the Lady Raiders take the court versus North Dakota on Sunday, November 13.
Fans can purchase season tickets for both programs in person at the Texas Tech Athletics Ticket Office located on the East Side of Jones AT&T Stadium, online at www.TexasTech.com or over the phone at (806) 742-8324.
Visit www.TexasTech.com for the latest news and information on the men's and women's basketball programs. Fans also can follow the program on its social media outlets at www.Facebook.com along with @TexasTechMBB and @LadyRaiderWBB on Twitter.
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