Press Release

Oct. 29, 2007

Midnight Madness Thursday Inside Bearcat Arena

Midnight Madness, a Northwest Missouri State University tradition that kicks off the Bearcat men's and women's basketball season, will take place at 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Bearcat Arena. Admission is free and open to the public. Free pizza and drinks will be provided. All student-athletes and coaches will be made available to sign autographs.

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 with a block party feel.

Students also have the opportunity to compete in contests and participate in several drawings and competitions with combined winnings totaling more than $10,000 in cash, prizes and Aladine (campus meal) plans. There will be tons of free stuff to take home.

For more information, please E-mail the athletic marketing department at athmktg@nwmissouri.edu or by phone at (660) 562-1581.

Highlights for the night:
• Dance contest by basketball teams
• Chance to win $10,000 cash
• Bearcat Stepper and Cheerleading performances
• Slam dunk contest
• And more!