Marshall University Athletics
Thursday Night Thunder Set For October 18
10/9/2001 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Thursday Night Thunder Set For October 18
10/9/2001
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall Basketball?s annual ?Thursday Night Thunder? is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, October 18th in the Cam Henderson Center.
The estimated one and a half hour event will include team introductions of both the Thundering Herd?s men?s and women?s teams, a dunk contest, a three-point shootout, a three on three tournament, and an opportunity for autographs. In addition, there will be appearances by the Marshall dance team, pep band, cheerleaders, Marco, and more.
New to this year is a ?Pre-Thursday Night Thunder? outdoor event that features live music from the band ?Silver 30? and hot dogs. The Pre-TNT is scheduled to start at 4 p.m., with registration for the 3 on 3 tournament, on the tarmack between Third Avenue and the Lefty Rollins Track.
The 3 on 3 tournament is open to all Marshall students and team registration is free. The championship game of the tournament will be played on the main floor of the Henderson Center during TNT.
Admission to Thursday Night Thunder is $5 for adults and $2 for children 18-and-under. Marshall students will be admitted free with a valid university ID.
The NCAA allows college basketball teams to begin practice starting on Saturday, October 13th. Marshall will take to the floor for its first practice of the year at 7:00 a.m.
For more information on TNT contact the Marshall basketball office at 304-696-6460.
