On Monday, Oct.14, basketball fans, students and visitors are going to reunite and welcome the 2013-2014 basketball season at Midnight Madness in the Rhodes Field House.
Midnight Madness starts at 10:30 p.m. and ends after midnight. More than 2,000 participants are expected to be in attendance. Curfew will be extended to give students enough time to return to their dorms.
During the celebration fans will enjoy contests such as “Dash for Cash,” “Dizzy Bat Layup,” and a three-point competition as well as giveaways.
“I expect for a great crowd to show up and everyone to have a great time and the atmosphere to be a typical Rhodes Field’s atmosphere,” junior guard Montana Lewis said. “My favorite part is just seeing everyone come out and supporting the men’ s and women’s basketball teams.”
The Rhodes Field House was the 2013 Best Road Trip Destination in college basketball. Midnight Madness is held in the Rhodes and will be the first time the 2013-2014 Bisons and Lady Bisons are introduced to the fans.
“There’s always been a great connection between what’s going on in the stands and what is (happening) on the floor,” Jeff Morgan, head men’s basketball coach, said. “Basketball is such an intimate sport because there is no bad seat. Everybody is close to the action; it’s a fast pace, up-and-down the floor game.”
The Bisons and Lady Bisons’ first games are at the Rhodes on Nov. 14 against Christian Brothers University.
“We are just really excited about everybody coming out and enjoying this year’s team,” said Tim Kirby, head women’s basketball coach. We have everybody returning from last year plus added a few new ones. It is always exciting to see that new team on the floor.”
In recent years, some of the highlights of the night have included basketball players jumping over Chancellor David Burks and contests for paid half tuitions. Students should not miss this event. Come show your support for the basketball teams.
