Eagle Madness Set for Oct. 17 in Hanner Fieldhouse
10/7/2019 11:51:00 AM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball
The evening combines volleyball match and basketball fan event.
STATESBORO - Georgia Southern Athletics presents "Eagle Madness" to be held October 17, 2019, in Hanner Fieldhouse. The evening will combine the volleyball match versus ULM with a pre-season basketball event.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and volleyball begins at 6:30 p.m. with the basketball event to follow. The basketball event is free for fans of all ages. The general public may purchase tickets to the volleyball match at GSEagles.com/Tickets. Students who pay their athletics fees may enter both events for free with their Eagle ID.
"We're thrilled to be hosting an exciting evening at Hanner Fieldhouse," said Dan Adams, Assistant Athletic Director for Promotions and Fan Experience. "Volleyball is in the middle of Sun Belt Conference play, and the atmosphere inside Hanner is unbelievable during a match. And with basketball season approaching, I know Eagle Nation will enjoy a spectacular dunk contest and 3-point contest."
The first 500 students in attendance will receive a free t-shirt. The t-shirts will be given out following the volleyball match. Students who arrive early and attend the volleyball match will receive a voucher to claim their t-shirt at the end of the game. The t-shirts will be given out at the Student Entrance to Hanner Fieldhouse.
Following the volleyball match, fans will be introduced to the 2019-20 men's and women's basketball squads. Players from both teams will then take fans through what it is like to be at a game and remind them of the importance of the Georgia Southern traditions.
The evening continues with a 3-point contest between the men's and women's basketball teams. What is sure to be a nail-biter is expected to come down to the wire. Women's Basketball returns Alexis Brown who made the most 3-point shots (64) between both teams last year. Senior David-Lee Jones, Jr. on the men's squad returns with the best 3-pointer percentage of .398.
Two students will then be selected to compete head-to-head in the classic competition. The Recreation Activity Center (RAC) is a great place to practice on-campus before your display of skills at historic Hanner Fieldhouse.
You can't have a "Madness" event without a Dunk Contest. Men's Basketball will be showing off their high-flying and best all-around dunks for you to judge. Senior Isaiah Crawley had an iconic windmill dunk last season against Little Rock and redshirt-senior Ike Smith is known for driving right down the middle for a one-handed slam.
To round out the evening, both teams will sign autographs on the court. Fans can bring in outside items to be signed and posters will be provided free of charge to those who wish to get one signed. Photos may be taken, but selfies and posed photographs that hold up the line will not be permitted so that everyone can get their items signed in the allotted time.
Season tickets for the 2019-20 men's basketball season start at $100 for general admission seating and $140 for reserved seats. Women's basketball season tickets are $50, and all seats are general admission. Tickets can be purchased at GSEagles.com/tickets.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and volleyball begins at 6:30 p.m. with the basketball event to follow. The basketball event is free for fans of all ages. The general public may purchase tickets to the volleyball match at GSEagles.com/Tickets. Students who pay their athletics fees may enter both events for free with their Eagle ID.
"We're thrilled to be hosting an exciting evening at Hanner Fieldhouse," said Dan Adams, Assistant Athletic Director for Promotions and Fan Experience. "Volleyball is in the middle of Sun Belt Conference play, and the atmosphere inside Hanner is unbelievable during a match. And with basketball season approaching, I know Eagle Nation will enjoy a spectacular dunk contest and 3-point contest."
The first 500 students in attendance will receive a free t-shirt. The t-shirts will be given out following the volleyball match. Students who arrive early and attend the volleyball match will receive a voucher to claim their t-shirt at the end of the game. The t-shirts will be given out at the Student Entrance to Hanner Fieldhouse.
Following the volleyball match, fans will be introduced to the 2019-20 men's and women's basketball squads. Players from both teams will then take fans through what it is like to be at a game and remind them of the importance of the Georgia Southern traditions.
The evening continues with a 3-point contest between the men's and women's basketball teams. What is sure to be a nail-biter is expected to come down to the wire. Women's Basketball returns Alexis Brown who made the most 3-point shots (64) between both teams last year. Senior David-Lee Jones, Jr. on the men's squad returns with the best 3-pointer percentage of .398.
Two students will then be selected to compete head-to-head in the classic competition. The Recreation Activity Center (RAC) is a great place to practice on-campus before your display of skills at historic Hanner Fieldhouse.
You can't have a "Madness" event without a Dunk Contest. Men's Basketball will be showing off their high-flying and best all-around dunks for you to judge. Senior Isaiah Crawley had an iconic windmill dunk last season against Little Rock and redshirt-senior Ike Smith is known for driving right down the middle for a one-handed slam.
To round out the evening, both teams will sign autographs on the court. Fans can bring in outside items to be signed and posters will be provided free of charge to those who wish to get one signed. Photos may be taken, but selfies and posed photographs that hold up the line will not be permitted so that everyone can get their items signed in the allotted time.
Season tickets for the 2019-20 men's basketball season start at $100 for general admission seating and $140 for reserved seats. Women's basketball season tickets are $50, and all seats are general admission. Tickets can be purchased at GSEagles.com/tickets.
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