Towson University is ready to hit the hardwood as it prepares for another action-packed season of Tiger basketball. Fans will get their first look at the Towson men’s and women’s basketball teams at this Friday’s Tiger Tip-Off event at SECU Arena.
Players and coaches from each team will be introduced fans and will pass out T-shirts to the crowd with Doc and the Towson cheerleaders.
Players from both teams will compete in a 3-point shooting contest and the four members of the men’s basketball team will do battle in the annual dunk contest.
The basketball teams won’t be the only ones in actions as selected students will go up against members of the basketball teams in a hot-shot contest, a competition where the contestants have to make a layup, a free-throw and a 3-pointer.
The winner of the hot-shot contest will win a dinner cruise for two valued at $200 from Spirit Cruises of Baltimore.
The main event of the evening will give one lucky student-fan the chance to win $10,000 by making a half-court shot. Raffle tickets will be handed out at the event and the person with the winning ticket must be there to take the shot.
“This event is a great opportunity for the students and fans to get to meet the teams and get excited for the start of basketball season,” said men’s basketball coach Pat Skerry. “Fans will get the opportunity to compete against these student-athletes in different competitions, and one will have the opportunity to walk away with $10,000.”
In addition, there will be performances from the cheerleaders and the pep band along with the winners of Greek Life’s “Dance the Madness” contest.
The festivities run from 8-9 p.m. The event is free and open to the general public as well as all TU students.
