RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics on Monday announced 15 promotional games for the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball seasons, beginning with a basketball doubleheader on Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. at the UTRGV Fieldhouse.

The celebration for each home game at the UTRGV Fieldhouse begins one hour before the scheduled tip-off at Schlotzsky’s Vaquero Village.

During each game, one lucky fan will be chosen to participate in each of the following promotions:

•Try a half-court shot for a chance to win a year’s supply of Church’s Texas Chicken.
•Attempt one to four shots, including a layup, free throw, 3-pointer and half-court shot, for a chance to win an increasing amount of money as part of the Rio Bank Money in the Bank competition.
•Identify the correct fry container in the Whataburger Fry Shuffle to win a Whataburger Gift Card.

Additionally, during Wingbarn’s “Get Loud for Wings” promotion, the loudest individual fan will win a Wingbarn gift card.

The loudest section at each Thursday home game will receive coupons to buy one get one free box combos at Raising Cane’s on the way out as part of the Cane’s Challenge.

Season tickets, mini-plans and single-game tickets can be purchased at UTRGVTickets.com. Current UTRGV students receive free admission with a UTRGV student card.

Mini subscription options include both 15-game packs for $99 and eight-game packs for $45.

Single-game tickets start at $6 for children 17 and under, $8 for current UTRGV faculty and staff and seniors (65+ years), and $9 for adults purchasing general admission seats. Reserved seating is $8 for children, $11 for seniors, $13 for all other fans in Sections A, D and H and $16 for all other fans in Sections B, C and G. Courtyard seating is sold out.

For more information or to purchase a group experience, contact the UTRGV ticket office at (956) 665-3747 or [email protected].

Monday, November 25, 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM.
Women’s Basketball vs. St. Mary’s
Men’s basketball against Le Moyne
T-shirt giveaway • Free food for UTRGV students • UTRGV guest tickets for students • UTRGV appreciation evening for faculty and staff

•Free Vaqueros game day t-shirts for the first 500 fans.
•Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
•Current UTRGV students can obtain $5 tickets for guests who are not currently UTRGV students by clicking on the link sent to their UTRGV email address.
•Free admission for current UTRGV faculty and staff with an employee ID.

Thursday, December 5, 6:30 PM
Men’s Basketball vs. Stephen F. Austin, presented by Driscoll
Teddy Bear Toss • Free Food for UTRGV Students • UTRGV Guest Tickets for Students • Cane’s Challenge

•Fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal or teddy bear and throw it on the field during halftime. All stuffed animals will be donated to Driscoll and distributed to children in the hospital during the holidays.
•Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
•Current UTRGV students can obtain $5 tickets for guests who are not currently UTRGV students by clicking on the link sent to their UTRGV email address.

Saturday, December 14, 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM.
Women’s basketball vs. Lamar
Men’s Basketball vs. Northern New Mexico
Sneakerhead day

•Fans will have the opportunity to buy, sell and trade sneakers at Schlotzsky’s Vaquero Village starting at 1 p.m.

Thursday, December 19, 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Women’s Basketball: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Kansas City
Women’s Basketball vs. Eastern Michigan
Tim’s Coats • Cane’s Challenge

•Donate a new or gently used jacket to gain free entry.

Friday, December 20, 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM
Women’s Basketball: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Eastern Michigan
Women’s basketball vs. Kansas City
Tim’s Coats • Report card night

•Donate a new or gently used jacket to gain free entry.
•Students in eighth grade and younger receive free admission upon presentation of a current report card with all As and Bs.

Thursday January 9, 6:30 PM
Women’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M-Commerce
Hoops and Heels • Cane’s Challenge

•UTRGV Athletics, in partnership with the Rio Grande Valley Women’s Chamber of Commerce, invites all women entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders from our community to a pregame event at Schlotzsky’s Vaquero Village at 5:30 p.m.

Monday January 13, 6:30 PM
Men’s basketball vs. Texas A&M-Commerce
Evening reading program

•UTRGV Athletics launches the Jr. Vaqueros Reading Program. Students from groups 1 to 8 can earn a free ticket and be recognized on the field at this competition by completing their reading log and showing it at the box office on game day. Schools interested in participating can contact Assistant Athletic Director for Fan Experience and Group Sales Ryela Rodriguez at [email protected].

Thursday January 23, 6:30 PM
Women’s Basketball vs. Nicholls
Academic Recognition Evening • Cane’s Challenge

•Student athletes who maintain a GPA of at least 3.25 in the fall will be honored at halftime.

Saturday January 25, 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM
Women’s Basketball vs. McNeese
Men’s Basketball vs. McNeese
Free food for UTRGV students • UTRGV guest tickets for students

•Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
•Current UTRGV students can obtain $5 tickets for guests who are not currently UTRGV students by clicking on the link sent to their UTRGV email address.

Monday January 27, 6:30 PM
Men’s Basketball vs Nicholls
From Court to Court

•UTRGV Athletics, in partnership with the Hidalgo County Bar Association, invites all legal professionals to join us for a pregame networking opportunity at Schlotzsky’s Vaquero Village at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday February 1, 2 and 4:30 PM
Women’s basketball vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
956 Days • South Texas Showdown Presented by Rally Credit Union • Free Food for UTRGV Students • UTRGV Guest Cards for Students

•The first 500 fans in attendance will receive #BeatCorpus t-shirts.
•The first 200 fans present will receive Puro 956 koozies
•There will be a 956-themed block party at Schlotzsky’s Vaquero Village starting at 1 p.m.
•Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
•Current UTRGV students can obtain $5 tickets for guests who are not currently UTRGV students by clicking on the link sent to their UTRGV email address.

Thursday, February 13, 6:30 PM
Women’s Basketball vs. Word Incarnate
Breast Cancer Awareness Night • Burning of the UTRGV letters afterwards • Free food for UTRGV students • UTRGV guest tickets for students • Cane’s Challenge

•Fans are encouraged to wear pink to support breast cancer awareness.
•Homecoming begins after the game with the burning of the UTRGV letters in the parking lot.
•Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
•Current UTRGV students can obtain $5 tickets for guests who are not currently UTRGV students by clicking on the link sent to their UTRGV email address.

Saturday February 15, 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM
Women’s basketball vs. Houston Christian
Men’s basketball vs. Houston Christian
Homecoming • Battle of the Colleges • Free food for UTRGV students • UTRGV student guest cards

•Colleges compete for two trophies – one based on the attendance of students, faculty and staff from each college and one based on a free throw contest involving the deans.
•Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
•Current UTRGV students can obtain $5 tickets for guests who are not currently UTRGV students by clicking on the link sent to their UTRGV email address.

Saturday March 1, 2 and 4:30 p.m
Women’s Basketball vs. New Orleans
Men’s Basketball vs. New Orleans
Women’s Basketball Senior Day

•Come early as we celebrate our graduating senior basketball students with a special ceremony on the court before the women’s basketball game.

Monday March 3, 6:30 PM
Men’s Basketball vs. Southeast
Senior men’s basketball

•Come early as we celebrate our graduating senior basketball class with a special ceremony on the court before the game.

Complete season schedules can be found at GoUTRGV.com.

Fans attending UTRGV home games are expected to adhere to the Clear Bag Policy found at GoUTRGV.com/ClearBag. Additionally, fans must comply with the camera policies below:

Only qualified personnel may use professional cameras at UTRGV athletic events.

Fans are prohibited from bringing professional cameras, including cameras with detachable or interchangeable lenses, camera lenses wider than the camera body, or a fixed lens six inches or larger, to UTRGV Athletics locations. Fans are also prohibited from bringing camera bags, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks into the UTRGV Athletics facilities.

Personal handheld cameras, including cameras in phones, are permitted. However, under no circumstances may photography obstruct the entranceways, seats, aisles or the enjoyment of other guests. In addition, flash photography is strictly prohibited.

Fans are prohibited from selling photos taken at UTRGV athletic events.

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