Jan. 6, 2010
RUSTON, La. -
Along with the exciting basketball being played by the Bulldogs and Lady Techsters, fans will be treated to a number of promotions over the next two months.
Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs Eric Buskirk has announced the upcoming promotional schedule highlighted by the following upcoming events with additional fun filled activities for all of the remaining games.
Fans can take advantage of the WAC Flex Pack - by picking any four upcoming games and getting lower level tickets to each game for a total of $30, a 50 percent savings. This offer is valid on-line only at www.latechsports.com.
On January 14th the Bulldogs take on Fresno State at 8:00 pm, and students can officially sign up to be a member of the new First National Bank "T" Zone student section. Two lucky students will be randomly drawn from the FNB T-Zone, and will win a $500 cash prize courtesy of Bulldog Barks and Bytes, and a 32 inch flat screen TV provided by Best Buy.
Feb. 4 will be Greek Night as fans and students can enjoy fun filled competition among the Greek system - Thurs, Feb 4: Bulldogs vs. SJSU
"Think Pink" Breast Cancer Awareness Night will be held on Feb. 13. Wear pink in support of WBCA, and get half off your ticket purchase. - Sat, Feb 13 (double-header): Techsters vs. SJSU; Bulldogs vs. Hawaii.
Campus Ministry Night will be on Feb. 24. All campus ministries will be provided special seating and be recognized during the game. - Wed, Feb 24: Techsters vs. Fresno State
Louisiana Tech University Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night will be held on Feb. 25. LA Tech Athletics wants to thank all faculty and staff for their dedicated support. Faculty and staff will be provided a select number of tickets for their department and family members upon request. - Thurs, Feb 25: Bulldogs vs. Boise State
The 1985 Bulldog Basketball team that advanced to the Sweet Sixteen will be honored on Feb. 27. Led by Karl Malone, Tech went 29-3 and won the Southland Conference regular season and tournament before winning two games in the NCAA Tournament.
The finals of the "Reading and Writing with the Lady Techsters" program will be also be on Feb. 27. Kids participating in this program may attend the game for free and will be recognized at halftime. Parents will receive a special $5 ticket. - Sat, Feb 27 (doubleheader): Techsters vs. Nevada; Bulldogs vs. Idaho
Fans should make sure to use the following portals to keep up to date on LA Tech Athletics schedules, ticket specials and promotions.
1) Visit us at www.latechsports.com (Make sure to visit special events and promotions tabs, as well as ticket pages of the individual sports)
2) Make sure to provide mailing, e-mail, and phone contact information to the LA Tech Athletics ticket office (In an effort to make sure you receive all vital correspondence)
3) Sign up for a ticketmaster account manager account on www.latechsports.com (in order to receive all ticketmaster ticket sales promotion information)
4) Visit us on our athletics facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/LA-TECH-Athletics/228825596832?v=info#/pages/LA-TECH-Athletics/228825596832?v=wall
5) Visit us on our twitter page: http://twitter.com/LATechSports
Below fans can find the complete listing of all the upcoming promotions:
2009-10 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON THEME NIGHTS/HALFTIMES
WED, JAN 6: TECHSTERS VS UTAH STATE
NLMC drawing (register pre-game; announced at 12 minute media timeout of 2nd half; prize is $25 Wal-Mart gift card)
Raising Cane's Challenge (60 pts)
Halftime:
-TechTeamShop.com Shootout
-SUMO wrestling
-Limited number of t-shirts thrown out by cheerleaders
-"Maniac for a Caniac" (Free Raising Cane's)
THURS, JAN 14: BULLDOGS VS FRESNO STATE (TV: ERT)
"Battle of the Bone"
FNB T-Zone Student Section Tip-Off (students register at student entrance; pick up t-shirt; eligible to win $500 cash or 32" flat screen tv (announced in 2nd half))
NLMC drawing (register pre-game; announced at 12 minute media timeout of 2nd half; prize is $25 Wal-Mart gift card)
Raising Cane's Challenge (65 pts)
Baseball Belles "Split the Pot" (announced at halftime or in 2nd half)
Halftime:
-Regal Blues performance
-Jump rope show (Michelle Bellott)
-Powerhouse Tumble & Cheer
-TechTeamShop.com Shootout
Autograph Night (post-game)
SAT, JAN 16: TECHSTERS VS NMSU
NLMC drawing (register pre-game; announced at 12 minute media timeout of 2nd half; prize is $25 Wal-Mart gift card)
Raising Cane's Challenge (60 pts)
Halftime:
-Regal Blues performance
-TechTeamShop.com Shootout
-Teams of Tomorrow (kids' dribbling team)
-Smoothie King Shootout
THURS, JAN 21: TECHSTERS VS HAWAII
NLMC drawing (register pre-game; announced at 12 minute media timeout of 2nd half; prize is $25 Wal-Mart gift card)
Raising Cane's Challenge (60 pts)
Baseball Belles "Split the Pot" (announced at halftime or in 2nd half)
Halftime:
-Regal Blues performance
-TechTeamShop.com Shootout
-Jump Rope Show (Michelle Bellott)
SAT, JAN 30 (DOUBLE-HEADER): TECHSTERS VS IDAHO; BULLDOGS VS NMSU
March of Dimes Night
WAC PlayUp Tour (FREE rally towels given away at entrance while they last)
NLMC drawing (register pre-game; announced at 12 minute media timeout of 2nd half; prize is $25 Wal-Mart gift card)
Raising Cane's Challenge (60 pts women; 65 pts men)
Halftime:
-TechTeamShop.com Cash Shootout
-Regal Blues performance
-Teams of Tomorrow (TOTS-kids dribbling team)
-WOW wing-eating contest
-Smoothie King Shootout
WED, FEB 3: TECHSTERS VS BOISE STATE
"Bash the Broncos"
Raising Cane's Challenge (60 pts)
Halftime:
-TechTeamShop.com Cash Shootout
-Regal Blues performance
-"Lasso the Bronco" contest
THURS, FEB 4: BULLDOGS VS SJSU (TV: ERT)
GREEK Night
Monroe Zoo (LA Purchase Gardens & Zoo): exhibit on concourse (pre-game)
Raising Cane's Challenge (65 pts)
Halftime:
-TechTeamShop.com Cash Shootout
-Regal Blues performance
-Monroe Zoo (LA Purchase Gardens & Zoo): walk on court with animals/PA read
-Contests between Greek system members
SAT, FEB 13 (DOUBLE-HEADER): TECHSTERS VS SJSU; BULLDOGS VS HAWAII
WBCA's "THINK PINK" breast cancer awareness game (half off ticket if wearing pink)
Raising Cane's Challenge (60 pts=women; 65=men)
Halftime:
-TechTeamShop.com Cash Shootout
-WOW wing-eating contest
-Smoothie King Shootout
-Powerhouse Tumble & Cheer (women's halftime)
-Vicki's School of Dance (men's halftime)
WED, FEB 24: TECHSTERS VS FRESNO STATE
Campus Ministry Night
Raising Cane's Challenge (60 pts)
Halftime:
-TechTeamShop.com Cash Shootout
-"Maniac for a Caniac" (FREE Raising Cane's)
-Contests between campus ministry groups
THURS, FEB 25: BULLDOGS VS BOISE STATE
"Bash the Broncos"
Baseball Belles "Split the Pot" (announced at halftime or in 2nd half)
Raising Cane's Challenge (65 pts)
Halftime:
-TechTeamShop.com Cash Shootout
-"Lasso the Bronco" contest
SAT, FEB 27 (DOUBLEHEADER): TECHSTERS VS NEVADA; BULLDOGS VS IDAHO
"Senior Night" (at pre-game for both games)
Finals for the "Reading and Writing with the Lady Techsters" program (participating kids bring bookmark or essay and get in free; parents get discounted $5 tickets)
Raising Cane's Challenge (60 pts=women; 65 pts=men) Regal Blues performance (between games)
WOW wing-eating finals (between games)
Halftime:
-TechTeamShop.com Cash Shootout halftime contest
-Smoothie King Shootout
-Pinecrest Jump Rope Team (women's halftime)
-Lori Rupp dance team (men's halftime)
The 1985 Bulldog Basketball team that advanced to the Sweet Sixteen will be honored on Feb. 27. Led by Karl Malone, Tech went 29-3 and won the Southland Conference regular season and tournament before winning two games in the NCAA Tournament.
