Fans can get their first look at the 2011-2012 Griffon men’s and women’s basketball teams on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:30 PM as the 8th Annual Griffon Basketball Tip-Off Party will take place.

The night’s festivities will begin with the traditional basketball game pitting the MWSU Faculty against students from the Student Government Association and local media.  Then, the Griffon men’s and women’s basketball teams will be introduced followed by addresses from both Coach Smith and Coach Plett on the outlook for this years teams.

Both teams will showcase their skills with a short scrimmage followed by a slam dunk contest by the men’s team while the women will compete in a three point contest.

Admission to the event is free with the first 500 fans in attendance receiving free t-shirts, pizza & refreshments.

Western students will also be highly involved in the event competing in various contests for gift cards and cash prizes with the grand finale of the evening featuring one lucky student having the opportunity to make a half-court shot for $10,000.  Western spirit groups will also give performances.

Practice for both teams begins this Friday, October 15.

Exhibition play opens up for both teams on Thursday, November 3rd as they host Livin The Dream in an exhibition doubleheader with women’s tip set for 5:30 PM followed by the men at 7:30 PM.

— MWSU Sports Information —