Men's Basketball | 11/13/2015 11:16:00 AM

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STATESBORO, Ga. – Basketball season is here and Georgia Southern basketball offers one of the best values around for family entertainment. Eagle Athletics announced the promotions for the entire season today, so mark your calendars and get in on all the excitement of Eagle basketball.

Men's basketball is coming off a 22-9 season in 2014-15 while women's basketball begins a new era with Head Coach Kip Drown. The men's team tips off tonight at 7:30 p.m. against Webber International, and women's basketball opens the campaign against Lipscomb Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. in Hanner Fieldhouse. Below are the promotions for the entire season.

Georgia Southern Men's Basketball vs. Webber International | Friday, November 13, 2015 @ 7:30 PM
Free t-shirts to the first 100 students in attendance
Canned Food Drive - Fans are encouraged to bring in canned food items to be donated towards the Statesboro Food Bank. Donate for those in need during the holiday season.
Ticket special combo with volleyball match prior at 5:00pm
     - Show your basketball season ticket at the gate or show your single-game ticket at the gate and receive free admission to the volleyball match

Georgia Southern Women's Basketball vs. Lipscomb | Sunday, November 15, 2015 @ 2 PM
Free t-shirts to the first 100 students in attendance
All general admission tickets are only $5 (savings of $3 off regular adult price)
Canned Food Drive - Fans are encouraged to bring in canned food items to be donated towards the Statesboro Food Bank. Donate for those in need during the holiday season.

Georgia Southern Men's Basketball vs. Bob Jones | Monday, November 30, 2015 @ 7PM
Free scantrons and blue books for students courtesy of The University Store (while supplies last)

Georgia Southern Women's Basketball vs. Jacksonville State | Friday, December 4, 2015 @ 7 PM
Flashback Friday – Fans can submit their favorite oldies songs to be played at the game
Fans can bring their football season ticket or single-game ticket for the Dec. 5th game vs. Georgia State and receive a discount $5 general admission ticket.
Toys for Tots
     - Fans can donate a new toy to the Toys for Tots Foundation
     - Free scantrons and blue books for students courtesy of The University Store (while supplies last)

Georgia Southern Women's Basketball vs. Charleston Southern | Monday, December 14, 2015 @ 7 PM
Toys for Tots
     - Fans can donate a new toy to the Toys for Tots foundation

Georgia Southern Women's Basketball vs. Robert Morris | Thursday, December 17, 2015 @ 11 AM
Field Trip Day – Hundreds of elementary and middle school students from Bulloch County will join us for an educational and fun field trip!
Toys for Tots
     - Fans can donate a new toy to the Toys for Tots foundation

Georgia Southern Men's Basketball vs. Winthrop | Saturday, December 19, 2015 @ 4pm
Toys for Tots
Fans can donate a new toy to the Toys for Tots foundation
Local Heroes Night – Military personnel, firemen, police officers, and EMS receive free general admission and their family can receive discount $5 general admission tickets.

Georgia Southern Men's Basketball vs. Stetson | Tuesday, December 22, 2015 @ 7pm
Toys for Tots
     - Fans can donate a new toy to the Toys for Tots foundation
Holiday Party – Come join us as we celebrate the Holidays! Visit with Santa Clause, play reindeer games, free candy canes, and, of course, Christmas Music!

Thursday, January 7, 2016
Women's Basketball vs. South Alabama @ 5 PM
Men's Basketball vs. South Alabama @ 7:30 PM
Throwback Thursday (both games) – Fans can submit their favorite oldies songs to be played at the game

Saturday January 9, 2016
Women's Basketball vs. Troy @ 2:30 PM
Men's Basketball vs. Troy @ 5 PM
Halftime Show (both games) - Dublin Jump Rope Team – Watch these youngsters perform incredible jump rope tricks and routines

Thursday, January 14, 2016
Women's Basketball vs. UL Lafayette @ 5 PM
Men's Basketball vs. UL Lafayette @ 7:30 PM
Blue Out (both games) – Wear Blue to the game!
Semester Tip-off (both games) – start your spring semester off the good way!
     - The student section will be bombarded with free t-shirts, giveaways, and prizes!

Saturday, January 16, 2016
Women's Basketball vs. UL Monroe @ 2:30 PM
     - Dads and Daughters Day – A special day for Dads and Daughters to celebrate together
Men's Basketball vs. UL Monroe @ 5 PM
     - Alumni Night – All men's basketball alumni are invited back for a fun weekend!
Teddy Bear Toss
     - Fans are encouraged to bring Teddy Bears to throw on the court. Teddy Bears will be donated to a local children's hospital

Thursday, February, 4, 2016
Women's Basketball vs. UT Arlington @ 5 PM
Men's Basketball vs. UT Arlington @ 7:30 PM
Military Appreciation Night (both games) - All military personnel will receive free general admission and their family can receive discount $5 general admission tickets.
Throwback Thursday (both games)  – Fans can submit their favorite oldies songs to be played at the game

Saturday, February 6, 2016
Women's Basketball vs. Texas State @ 4:30 PM
Men's Basketball vs. Texas State @ 7 PM
Pack the House in Pink (both games)  in support of Breast Cancer Awareness and Education
Halftime (both games)  – Rocket Stars – Tumbling, jumping, and high-intense gymnastics!

Thursday, February 18, 2016
Women's Basketball vs. Arkansas State @ 5 PM
Men's Basketball vs. Arkansas State @ 7:30 PM
First Responders Night (both games)  – Firemen, police officers, and EMS receive free general admission and their family can receive discount $5 general admission tickets.

Saturday, February 20, 2016
Women's Basketball vs. Little Rock @ 4:30 PM
     - Alumni Night - All women's basketball alumni are invited back for a fun weekend!
     - Senior Night – Join us as we honor the senior players for their hard work and determination in the classroom and on the court
Men's Basketball vs. Little Rock @ 7 PM
     - Student section surprise – Students need to #PackHanner for special giveaways and games

Georgia Southern Women's Basketball vs. Georgia State | Monday, February 22, 2016 @ 7 PM
Whiteout – Wear white to the game!

Georgia Southern Men's Basketball vs. Georgia State | Tuesday, February 23, 2016 @ 7:30pm
ESPN2
Whiteout – Wear white to the game!
Sign Making Station
     - Fans can come and make their favorite signs to be featured on ESPN2

Thursday, February 25, 2016
Women's Basketball vs. Appalachian State @ 5 PM
     - Three Friends Thursday – Bring three of your friends and receive a free giveaway item! 
Men's Basketball vs. Appalachian State @ 7:30 PM
     - Senior Night – Join us as we honor the senior players for their hard work and determination in the classroom and on the court

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