Press Release

September 11, 2006

Midnight Madness Scheduled for October 19 at Bearcat Arena

MARYVILLE, Mo. - The Northwest Missouri State men's and women's basketball programs will hold their annual Midnight Madness on Thursday, Oct. 19 at Bearcat Arena. Midnight Madness is in conjunction with Homecoming Festivities on the Northwest campus. Doors will open at 10 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Free pizza and drinks will be provided all night.

Midnight Madness offers a chance for students and the community to meet and greet both the Northwest men's and women's basketball teams. The event gets the fans ready for the basketball season, introducing both the teams in an exciting late-night event.

Students also have the opportunity to compete in contests and participate in several drawings and competitions with combined winnings totaling over $15,000 in cash, prizes, and aladine (campus meal) plans. There will be plenty of free stuff to take home as well.

For more information, please contact Morris White, Director of Athletic Marketing and Promotions, at mwhite@nwmissouri.edu or by phone at (660) 562-1581.