Around the Water Bowl -- Terrier Talk

The marketing and promotions newsletter of Wofford Athletics

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Charleston road trip begins Thursday; Terriers at home Monday night!
The Wofford men’s basketball team, winners of three straight, face a tough weekend road swing to the coast as they battle The Citadel Thursday at 7:00 pm and College of Charleston Saturday at 3:00 pm.

A few interesting stats about this year’s team emerged this week. Seniors Brad Loesing and Kevin Giltner are both in the Top 10 in the NCAA in minutes played per game.  Loesing is tops in the nation at 39.0 MPG with Giltner 8^th at 37.7 – needless to say they are both 1 and 2 in the SoCon in that category.  Another senior, Drew Crowell, is currently leading the SoCon in Field Goal Percentage at 61.5%.

Catch Saturday’s game at CofC on the SoCon TV Network which is available in South Carolina on the digital tier South Carolina Channel, in Georgia on GPB Knowledge (digital) and in North Carolina on UNC-TV Explorer (digital).  The contest can be seen over-the-air as well in Chattanooga and Birmingham and nationally on ESPN3. Check your local listings.

Wofford returns to the Benjamin Johnson Arena Monday at 7:00 pm to face Western Carolina as part of back-to-back home doubleheaders.  Monday’s game is presented by the Spartanburg Marriott and will be Mascot Mania Monday with what is shaping up to be an unforgettable round of “mascot musical chairs.”

Over a dozen mascots including Boss the Terrier and his younger cousin the Boston Pup will participate plus the Greenville Drive’s Reedy Rip It, the Greenville Road Warriors Rowdy the Road Hog and mascots representing McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Firehouse Subs, Spartanburg Methodist College, Chick-Fil-A, Zaxby’s and WestGate Mall.

On February 4, the men’s team will be game one of the doubleheader as they tip with Samford at 2:00 pm followed by the women against Chattanooga at 6pm.  Please see the graphic below for more information on our “Pack the House Pink” ticket special available for this game.

CLICK THE BASKETBALL PROMOTIONS ICON HERE for more complete promotional information. To order your tickets and see the entire calendar, click here for the 2011-12 Wofford Basketball Fan Guide!

 


CHALK TALK LUNCH IN CHARLESTON: Meet head coach Mike Young this Friday
Fans in the Charleston area can talk with head coach Mike Young at 11:30 am Friday at the Sticky Fingers location on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston. Lunch is $10 and fans may pay at the door, however, we ask you call 864-597-4090 to ensure we reserve ample seating.



WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:  Pack the House Pink events coming soon!
The Wofford women’s basketball team heads to Western Carolina this Saturday afternoon before opening a three-game homestand Monday, January 30.
The Terriers will battle Georgia Southern Monday at 4:00pm in game one of the doubleheader.  They will play the night cap of the Saturday, February 4 doubleheader at 6:00 pm against Chattanooga. 
Wofford Sports Marketing has created a special “Pack the House Pink” ticket plan for the February 4 doubleheader!  For only $20, get a ticket to both the men’s and women’s games, a hot dog, popcorn and soda, a “Go Pink” t-shirt AND we will make a donation of $5.00 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. (See graphic below)

On Monday, February 6 it’s another “Pack the House Pink” night as we welcome performance groups from Fairforest and Pine Street Elementary Schools!  All kids get into the game free or wear your pink to get in free!  The game will be televised on ESPN3, marking only the second home TV game in Wofford women’s basketball history.



SOCON TOURNEY: Meet representatives from City of Asheville January 30
It’s not too early to be thinking about the SoCon Tournament which returns to Asheville, NC for the first time in 16 years!  The tournament will be held March 2- 5 and will be played at the newly remodeled US Cellular Arena (Asheville Civic Center).  The early rounds of the women’s tournament will be played at the new Kimmel Arena at UNC Asheville.  This year marks the first of a three year agreement with the City of Asheville and representatives of their sports commission are making the rounds of the SoCon to promote this year’s event.  A representative from Asheville will be at the Benjamin Johnson Arena to meet and greet with fans on Monday, January 30.

Tickets for the tourney are now on-sale – full tournament books are $85 with single session tickets $16.  Discounts are available for Wofford students.  Tourney tickets will be available at the 4 remaining home men’s basketball games starting January 30.  Call the Wofford Athletic Ticket Office at 864-597-4090 and get your tickets now!  For hotel and other tourney information, log onto socontravel.com.



SIGNING DAY PARTY: Learn about the next class of Terrier football players Feb. 1
The Terrier Club will host the 2012 Signing Day Party to give fans insight into the newest class of Terrier football players on Wednesday, February 1 from 5 – 6:30 pm in the Harley Room. Cost is $10. Please call 864-597-4090 to register or log onto terrierclub.wofford.edu.



CONTACT WOFFORD ATHLETICS
Area code 864
597-4090 – Athletic Ticket Office
597-4496 - Terrier Club
597-4110 - Asst. Athletic Director/Marketing & Promotions, Lenny Mathis
597-4023 – Marketing, Promotions and Group Tickets, Charlie Coon
597-4465 – Marketing, Promotions and Group Tickets, Chelsie Hilbourn
597-4188 – Wofford/IMG College account executive, Justin Crouch
 
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This newsletter is a service of Wofford Sports Marketing. For questions or more information, call (864) 597-4110 or e-mail mathisld@wofford.edu.