All of this PLUS the return of Barkeep. It doesn't get much better.
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois — Are You Ready — to PARTY.On Sunday, Feb. 19, Saluki men's basketball will host a Mardi Gras-themed game versus Bradley at 1 p.m., in front of a national television audience on ESPN2. The party continues at 5 p.m. when the women host Murray State. Tickets for the men's game are also valid for the women's contest.The fun starts early, with Banterra Center doors opening at 11:30 a.m. for a special performance in the Charles Helleny Pavilion by a jazz ensemble from the SIU School of Music. From noon to 12:30 p.m., members of the 2002 Sweet 16 team will be available in the pavilion to meet fans and autograph commemorative posters. Saluki Hall of Fame members Bruce Weber, Kent Williams and Jermaine Dearman are among the confirmed attendees. Approximately 2,000 posters will be available.The game tips off at 1 p.m., and with Coach Weber in the house, what better way to start the pivotal matchup versus the Braves than with fireworks during the starting lineup! Who remembers Indiana?!During halftime, we have 5,000 beads to toss throughout the Banterra Center! Many of the beads will be tagged with special redemption items from sponsors such as McAlister's and Smoothie King. The Saluki Pep Band will bring the Mardi Gras tunes, and we'll even pick some students for a King Cake-eating contest.Finally, it's also our annual SIH Blackout Cancer game, and we'll recognize the winning bidders who purchased jerseys in support of the Coach Kill Cancer Fund. It's a party with a great cause. Tickets are available starting at $7 by entering promo code "PARTY".
@saluki-69 I remember the Indiana game and USMC Saluki and I were at the Indiana game and we will be at this game! Can't wait! Go Dawgs!
I didn't get to come back for the Indiana game, but I'm not missing this one. Not to compare Bradley in any way to Indiana, but I'm hoping for a similar atmosphere!@saluki-69 I remember the Indiana game and USMC Saluki and I were at the Indiana game and we will be at this game! Can't wait! Go Dawgs!
I hope we have some big recruits there and a full house.
It will be interesting to see who comes back to town from the Sweet 16 team. I know they mentioned Kent (Williams) and Jermaine (Dearman) and Coach Weber are planning on being there. The only other Hall of Fame player in that group is Darren Brooks. I think he lives in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area now. I checked the B1G schedule and both Chris (Lowery) and Matt (Painter) have games on that Sunday. Brad (Korn) is playing in Cape (vs. So. Indiana) on Saturday so he might be able to come.
All of this PLUS the return of Barkeep. It doesn't get much better.
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois — Are You Ready — to PARTY.On Sunday, Feb. 19, Saluki men's basketball will host a Mardi Gras-themed game versus Bradley at 1 p.m., in front of a national television audience on ESPN2. The party continues at 5 p.m. when the women host Murray State. Tickets for the men's game are also valid for the women's contest.The fun starts early, with Banterra Center doors opening at 11:30 a.m. for a special performance in the Charles Helleny Pavilion by a jazz ensemble from the SIU School of Music. From noon to 12:30 p.m., members of the 2002 Sweet 16 team will be available in the pavilion to meet fans and autograph commemorative posters. Saluki Hall of Fame members Bruce Weber, Kent Williams and Jermaine Dearman are among the confirmed attendees. Approximately 2,000 posters will be available.The game tips off at 1 p.m., and with Coach Weber in the house, what better way to start the pivotal matchup versus the Braves than with fireworks during the starting lineup! Who remembers Indiana?!During halftime, we have 5,000 beads to toss throughout the Banterra Center! Many of the beads will be tagged with special redemption items from sponsors such as McAlister's and Smoothie King. The Saluki Pep Band will bring the Mardi Gras tunes, and we'll even pick some students for a King Cake-eating contest.Finally, it's also our annual SIH Blackout Cancer game, and we'll recognize the winning bidders who purchased jerseys in support of the Coach Kill Cancer Fund. It's a party with a great cause. Tickets are available starting at $7 by entering promo code "PARTY".
its crazy they are doing this all for my return 😊
can't wait! two road wins and then a huge party at home. one can dream, right?
bought an extra pair for my neighbor who moved in last summer. he hasnt been to a game here and i am hoping this will get him hooked.
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