BGSU Basketball Teams Set For ‘Hoops Night ft. Taylor’s After-Party’ Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, OHIO – The Bowling Green State University basketball teams will be hosting a season tip-off event called 'Hoops Night ft. Taylor's After-Party' on Thursday, October 26 in the Stroh Center at 7 p.m. This event is free of charge and designed for BGSU students, season ticket holders and fans of all ages. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the men's and women's basketball teams including the new coaching staffs led by Todd Simon and Fred Chmiel, respectively. Men's and Women's Basketball season ticket holders may RSVP for the event by clicking here.

Prior to the event, fans can pick up team posters, schedule cards and fun giveaways from BGSU Student Engagement. Each of our student-athletes and coaches will be introduced on stage by our event emcee, Brent "Cowboy" Klassen (BGSU Men's Basketball '02). Following intros, there will be several exciting basketball events for our teams to show off their skills, such as the shooting stars competition, knockout, three-point contest, and dunk contest with participants listed below. Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to participate in some of the contests with the teams. Arrive early for your chance to be involved. For those looking for refreshments that evening, the Stroh Center concessions stands will be open.

Basketball team members and coaches will be available for autographs.

Immediately following the basketball portion of the event, we will kick off the Taylor themed dance party on the court being hosted by BGSU Athletics and campus student engagement. The family-friendly after-party is free and open to everyone. Dress up in your favorite Era. The Taylor Dance Party will be full of Taylor's hits, confetti showers, neon lights, and friendship bracelets. First 500 students in attendance will receive a "Frieda's Version" Limited Edition Poster.

Members of the media interested in attending the event should reach out to the BGSU Athletics Strategic Communications staff with any interview requests.

Event Participants:
Shooting Stars Competition:
Men's Basketball: Assistant Coach Lourawls "Tum" Nairn Jr., #7 Jason Spurgin, BGSU Fan
Women's Basketball: Assistant Coach Nick DiPillo, #13 Olivia Hill, BGSU Fan
Knockout Competition:
Men's Basketball: #5 Da'Shawn Phillip, #0 Marcus Hill
Women's Basketball: #1 Amy Velasco, #10 Paige Kohler
BGSU Fan Team
Three-Point Contest:
Men's Basketball: #1 Trey Thomas, #3 DaJion Humphrey
Women's Basketball: #25 Lexi Fleming, #0 Morgan Sharps
BGSU Fan Team
Dunk Contest:
Men's Basketball: #4 PJ Edwards, #14 Sam Towns, #12 Rashaun Agee

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