BGSU Basketball To Host Second Annual Hoops Night On Oct. 23
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University basketball teams will once again be hosting their season tip-off event "Hoops Night" on Wednesday, October 23 at 7 p.m. at the Stroh Center. This event is free of charge as it gives the Bowling Green community a chance to interact with the Men's and Women's basketball teams.
Prior to the event, fans can pick up team posters, schedule cards, and different fun giveaways from the BGSU Student Engagement. Current BGSU Junior Clayton Skulina will be the host for the evening for this fan-favorite event. Skulina will introduce each team one-by-one onto the court, followed by several competitions where fans will have an opportunity to compete to earn prizes, including two $5,000 Half Court Challenge shots where two students will have the opportunity to win $5,000.
Competitions Include:
- Shooting Stars Competition
- One coach and player from each team will be joined by a fan to go head-to-head for 60 seconds to make as many baskets as possible.
- $5,000 Half Court Challenge #1
- Knockout Competition
- Two players from each team as well as four fans will be competing under standard knockout rules.
- $5,000 Half Court Challenge #2
- Three Point Contest
- There will be two players and two fans who will participate to see which team can make the most three-point shots.
- Dunk Showcase
After the event concludes players and coaches will be available to the public for autographs. Members of the media interested in attending the event should reach out to the BGSU Athletics Strategic Communications staff with any interview requests.
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