Gardner-Webb Basketball to Host Bulldog Madness Tuesday Night at 7:00 p.m.
October 19, 2023 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
Free admission, event highlighted by $500 half-court shot & student Moneyball Shooting Competition
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb's basketball teams will officially tipoff the new season on Tuesday, October 24, as the 'Dawgs host Bulldog Madness at 7 p.m. inside Paul Porter Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m. and admission is free to the general public.
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"We invite friends, fans, and alumni to join us for a fun evening with men's and women's basketball programs," said Vice President & Director of Athletics Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich.
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The event schedule is highlighted by a half-court shot for a $500 prize, in which one lucky fan in attendance will be selected and take one shot to win the prize, and a student Moneyball Shooting Competition, in which teams of three students will compete for the title.
The teams will also hold a skills competition, three-point shooting contest, and dunk contest for fans in attendance. Head coaches Scott Merritt and Tim Craft will address the crowd, as the Runnin' Bulldogs officially tipoff the 2023-2024 season.
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A returning component to this year's event is a highly anticipated five-on-five faculty and staff scrimmage, which will feature several favorite faces from around campus.
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New for this season, the event schedule will feature a Tiktok dance contest, in which participants will have 30 seconds to show off their moves for prizes and bragging rights.
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Bulldog Madness also provides an opportunity for fans to learn student section cheers and chants from the GWU band and cheer team.
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Both teams will stick around after the conclusion of Tuesday's fun to sign autographs for children under the age of 12.
For more information on Tuesday's Bulldog Madness, contact Gardner-Webb athletics at (704) 406-4340. Season tickets are available for both teams by visiting GWUSports.com.
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"We invite friends, fans, and alumni to join us for a fun evening with men's and women's basketball programs," said Vice President & Director of Athletics Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich.
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The event schedule is highlighted by a half-court shot for a $500 prize, in which one lucky fan in attendance will be selected and take one shot to win the prize, and a student Moneyball Shooting Competition, in which teams of three students will compete for the title.
The teams will also hold a skills competition, three-point shooting contest, and dunk contest for fans in attendance. Head coaches Scott Merritt and Tim Craft will address the crowd, as the Runnin' Bulldogs officially tipoff the 2023-2024 season.
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A returning component to this year's event is a highly anticipated five-on-five faculty and staff scrimmage, which will feature several favorite faces from around campus.
Â
New for this season, the event schedule will feature a Tiktok dance contest, in which participants will have 30 seconds to show off their moves for prizes and bragging rights.
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Bulldog Madness also provides an opportunity for fans to learn student section cheers and chants from the GWU band and cheer team.
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Both teams will stick around after the conclusion of Tuesday's fun to sign autographs for children under the age of 12.
For more information on Tuesday's Bulldog Madness, contact Gardner-Webb athletics at (704) 406-4340. Season tickets are available for both teams by visiting GWUSports.com.
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