Missouri State UniversityThe countdown to the 2009-10 basketball season is underway, and Missouri State fans will have their first opportunity to meet the Bears and Lady Bears on Saturday, October 24 at JQH Arena for the annual Basketball Sneak Preview, presented by Ashley Furniture Homestores.

Doors to JQH Arena will open at 5:30 p.m. for a night of basketball activities, games and entertainment.

At 7 p.m., both teams will be introduced, the players will participate in skills competitions, and Lady Bears' head coach Nyla Milleson will address the crowd before her team hits the floor for a five-minute warm-up and 10-minute scrimmage.  Afterwards, Bears' head coach Cuonzo Martin will have his turn on the microphone before his team warms up and participates in a similar 10-minute scrimmage.

The evening will conclude with autograph stations, presented by AT&T Real Yellow Pages, in the JQH concourse along with free team photos, posters, and schedule cards.

Both teams will conduct their first official practice of the season on Friday, October 16 in separate closed sessions. The first exhibition games are November 1 for the Lady Bears against Missouri Western and November 2 for the Bears against Missouri-St. Louis.

Season ticket information, including the family plan package, is available now by calling (417) 836-7678. Current season ticket holders may pick up their 2009-10 tickets in the PRIME Overtime Club at JQH Arena on Sneak Preview Night.

Basketball Sneak Preview Order of Events

5:30 p.m. - JQH Arena Doors Open

7:00 p.m. - Lights Out & Spotlights On

  • Lady Bear Introductions
  • Bears Introductions
  • Ashley Furniture Best Seats in the House Promotion
  • 1979 Field Hockey National Championship Team Promotion
  • Activity by Lady Bears
  • Activity by Bears
  • Courtside Seats Three-Point Shot
  • Courtside Seats Free Throw Shot
  • Loge Seat Giveaways
  • Coach Nyla Milleson Addresses Crowd
  • Lady Bears Warm Up
  • Lady Bears 10-Minute Scrimmage
  • Great Southern Bank Halftime Game
  • Coach Cuonzo Martin Addresses Crowd
  • Bears Warm Up
  • Bears 10-Minute Scrimmage
  • Event Concludes/Autographs Begin
  • Courtesy: MSU Athletics Communications

 

 

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