Men's And Women's Basketball Programs Ready for 2012 Kick-Off Celebration
By: Travis Cram
Updated: October 10, 2012
The
Texas
Tech women's and men's basketball teams in conjunction with the Red
Raider Club will host two events at United Spirit Arena in October for
fans to come meet the teams and celebrate the start of the season.
Fans can attend the Lady Raider Tip Off Celebration for $5 on Oct. 24 on the main event floor. Doors will
open at 11:45 a.m. with lunch being served at noon.Fans can then stay for a full practice, which begins at 12:30 p.m.
"We
are very excited to give our fans a chance to come out and see our team
before the season begins," Tech
women's basketball head coach Kristy Curry said. "It's a great
opportunity to see the girls in action as we prepare for a great season
of Lady Raider basketball."
The
Red Raider Tip Off Celebration will be on Oct. 25 on the main event
floor of the arena. Tickets are $10
with the doors opening at 4:45 p.m. and practicebeginning at 5 p.m. Hors
D'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available to purchase
beverages.
"We
want to invite everyone out for an evening with Red Raider Basketball,"
said Texas Tech men's head coach
Chris Walker. "This is an opportunity for the fans to get a glimpse of
this year's team and see how much pride they have in wearing the Scarlet
and Black."
Season tickets for men's and women's basketball are still available at www.texastech.com/tickets.
Women's season tickets begin at $93 and men's basketball season tickets
begin at $175. Tickets can be purchased through the web or by phone at
(806) 742-4412 or (888) GO-BIG-12.
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student-athletes in all sports at Texas Tech. Your Support, Their Efforts, Our Fearless Champions
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