RUSTON – Louisiana Tech men's and women's basketball will co-host the second annual Tipoff Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 16 inside the Thomas Assembly Center on Karl Malone Court.
 
Individual tickets for the 2025 Tipoff Dinner are $45 each for presale buyers while the walk-up ticket price is $50 (if inventory remains).  Tables seating a party of eight are $350 with the option of reducing your party size to six to allow two student-athletes or coaches to join you. 
 
Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. with a 45-minute social reception that includes a cash bar, followed by dinner and the formal program beginning at 6 p.m.  A silent auction will begin at 5:15 p.m. and conclude at 6:30 p.m.  Dress is business casual.
 
Head coaches Talvin Hester and Brooke Stoehr will introduce their players and staff along with providing insight into the upcoming 2025-26 season.
 
The fundraising event will serve as an opportunity to meet the 2025-26 basketball teams and catch up on all things LA Tech Athletics.  To purchase tables or tickets for the 2025 Tipoff Dinner, go to LATechSports.com/TipOffDinner.