The Tusculum College basketball teams will host its annual “Pack the Gym” Day, this Saturday afternoon when the Pioneers welcome cross-mountain rival Mars Hill College for a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader at Pioneer Arena. Admission is free for everyone with the women’s game tipping off at 2 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 4 p.m.
There will be free popcorn for all fans (while supplies last) and the Pioneer Student-Athlete Advisory Council will be raffling off a 31.5” Sanyo HD Television, which will be drawn for at halftime of the men’s game. Raffle tickets are $1 each with all proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
In addition, a Pioneer Club Hosptiality event will be held between the two games. For more information on the Pioneer CLub or to RSVP for the event, contact 423-636-7303 or email bsell@tusculum.edu. Tusculum Athletic apparel will also be raffled off throughout the afternoon along with other activities.
At halftime of the men’s game, the Tusculum College football team will be recognized with the presentation of the South Atlantic Conference Football Awards.
For more information about “Pack the Gym” Day, please contact Randy Loggins at (423) 636-7300 x-5292 or email at rloggins@tusculum.edu.
The Tusculum basketball teams return to Pioneer Arena to begin a four-game home-stand on Wednesday as TC welcomes conference newcomer Anderson University for a doubleheader. The women’s game tips off at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 8 p.m.