FERRIS TO PLAY 2003-04 HOME BASKETBALL OPENERS AT BIG RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL
Bulldogs Slated To Host Lake Superior State In GLIAC Doubleheader Action Next Thursday, Dec. 11
The Ferris State University men’s and women’s basketball teams will open the home portion of their 2003-04 campaign Thursday, Dec. 11, versus the Lake Superior State University Lakers in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action at Big Rapids (Mich.) High School.
The women's game will tip off at 6 p.m. (EST) proceeded by the men's contest at 8 p.m. (EST).
The doubleheader, which was moved from FSU’s Jim Wink Arena due to conflicts with the school’s annual winter graduation ceremonies, represents the only home contests for either Ferris State team until the new year. The FSU Athletics Department is showing its holiday spirit by reducing ticket prices for next Thursday evening's event to $4. In addition, any high school student with a valid student identification card or any Big Rapids Public Schools employee with an activities pass will be admitted free of charge. Those interested in attending may also bring a canned good for donation to Project Starburst and receive complimentary admission.
“We’re excited for the opportunity to play our first home games this season at Big Rapids High School,” said FSU Assistant Athletics Director Brian Kegler. “The Ferris State Athletics Department is also appreciative of the cooperation the high school administration has provided in allowing us to use their facility.
“We hope the community will come out and support the men's and women's teams in this unique environment as they tip off another exciting season of Bulldog Basketball," added Kegler.
Ferris’ remaining eight league doubleheaders this campaign will be held at Wink Arena beginning Saturday, Jan. 10, when the Bulldogs entertain West Michigan rival Grand Valley State University. As in previous years, FSU’s Thursday night home games are slated for 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (EST) starts with Saturday contests scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. (EST) for the women and men, respectively.
Individual game tickets to all Bulldog home basketball games can be obtained at the door or by calling the FSU Athletics Ticket Office at (231) 591-2888. Ferris students will receive free admission for any home basketball game by showing their student I.D. card.
For more information, please contact Brian Kegler at (231) 591-2860 or via e-mail at keglerb@ferris.edu.
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