EDINBURG– UTRGV Athletics is excited to announce its 2018-19 men's and women's basketball promotional schedule, with giveaways and themed nights for 25 of its 32 home games.
All games are played at the UTRGV Fieldhouse unless otherwise noted.
Remember to check-in on the V Fan Rewards app at every home game to earn at least 250 points that can be used to redeem exclusive UTRGV prizes and gear.
Fans that can't attend in person at the UTRGV Fieldhouse will be able to watch every game on the WAC Digital Network at GoUTRGV.com/Live.
The complete promotional schedule can be found below:
Hacienda Half-Court Shot: At every basketball home game, UTRGV students have the chance to be selected to shoot a half-court shot for the chance to win a two-year lease on a Ford mustang.
Raising Cane's Challenge:At every Thursday home basketball game and the Nov. 9 game against Oklahoma, fans have the chance to take home a buy-one, get one free Raising Cane's box combo after a team victory.
Traveling Call Promotion:At every home basketball game, if the opposing team travels in the first half of the game, fans will be entered into a season-long raffle entry with the chance to win a trip sponsored by CharterBus.com
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Tuesday, Nov. 6 – $2 Tuesday/ Happy Hour
Men's Basketball vs. Texas A&M Commerce, 7 p.m.
General admission tickets and most concession stand items will be $2 or less.
There will be a "Happy Hour" pregame rally at 6 at which fans can enjoy discounted concessions.
Friday, Nov. 9 – Orange Out: T-Shirt Giveaway
Men's Basketball vs. Oklahoma, 7:30 p.m. at Bert Ogden Arena
Let's Orange Out Oklahoma! The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive free t-shirts. Doors open at 6:30. Current UTRGV students will receive early entry at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10 – Veteran's Appreciation Night
Women's Basketball vs. Texas Lutheran, 7 p.m.
We want to thank our veterans for their service by offering them free admission. Accompanying guests of veterans will receive specially priced $3 general admission tickets.
Monday, Nov. 12 – South Texas Showdown, presented by Navy Army Community Credit Union/ Happy Hour
Women's Basketball vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 7 p.m.
The first 200 fans in attendance will receive #BeatCorpust-shirts.
There will be a "Happy Hour" pregame rally at 6 at which fans can enjoy discounted concessions.
Be sure to use the hashtag #BeatCorpuson Twitter and Instagram to see your photos featured on the video board during the game.
Wednesday, Nov. 14 – Youth Group Night/Happy Hour
Men's Basketball vs. Prairie View A&M, 7 p.m.
Youth groups can take advantage of special pricing at this game by contacting the UTRGV Fan Relationship Management Center at (956) 665-3415 or (956) 665-3747.
There will be a "Happy Hour" pregame rally at 6 at which fans can enjoy discounted concessions.
Friday, Nov. 23 – Friends and Family Night (Four Packs)
Men's Basketball vs. Lamar, 7 p.m.
Enjoy four tickets, four hotdogs, and four drinks for $25.
Monday, Nov. 26 – South Texas Showdown, presented by Navy Army Community Credit Union/Happy Hour
Men's Basketball vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 7 p.m.
The first 200 fans in attendance will receive #BeatCorpust-shirts.
There will be a "Happy Hour" pregame rally at 6 at which fans can enjoy discounted concessions.
Be sure to use the hashtag #BeatCorpuson Twitter and Instagram to see your photos featured on the video board during the game.
Friday, Nov. 30 – Friends and Family Night (Four Packs)
Women's Basketball vs. Prairie View A&M, 7 p.m.
Enjoy four tickets, four hotdogs, and four drinks for $25.
Saturday, Dec. 1 – Children's Toy Drive by Tau Kappa Epsilon
Women's Basketball vs. Louisiana, 7 p.m.
Donate a new, unwrapped toy to receive free general admission. Donations will be delivered to the Edinburg Children's Hospital by fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon. Current UTRGVstudents, who already receive free admission, will receive free popcorn as a thank you for their donations.
Wednesday, Dec. 5 – Grad Night: Free Graduation Photos
Men's Basketball vs. North Dakota, 7 p.m.
UTRGV Athletics would like to congratulate the graduating class of the fall of 2018 by providing complimentary graduation photos in front of a UTRGV backdrop. Graduates are encouraged to bring their cap and gown for photos between 5:30 and 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Fieldhouse.
Saturday, Dec. 8 – Tim's Coats
Women's Basketball vs. Texas Southern, 7 p.m.
Donate a useable coat for free general admission to the game. Current UTRGV students, who already receive free admission, will receive a free concession stand item as a thank you for their donations.
All donations benefit Tim's Coats, a non-profit organization in conjunction with the Southwest Dry Cleaners Association that distributes coats to families in need throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Wednesday, Dec. 15 – Community Heroes Night
Men's Basketball vs. Texas State, 7 p.m.
We want to thank police officers, fire fighters, emergency medical services, active duty military, veterans, nurses and doctors for their service by offering them free general admission. Accompanying guests of community heroes will receive specially priced $3 general admission tickets.
Thursday, Dec. 20 – White Out
Women's Basketball vs. Texas, 7 p.m.
We're going to white out the Fieldhouse. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive white out t-shirts. Doors open at 6.
Saturday, Dec. 22 – Tacky Holiday T-Shirt Giveaway
Men's Basketball vs. McNeese State, 7 p.m.
The first 200 fans will receive tacky holiday t-shirts. Doors open at 6.
Saturday, Jan. 5 – WAC Opener: Friends and Family Night (Four Packs)/Rally Towel Giveaway
Women's Basketball vs. California Baptist, 7 p.m.
Enjoy four tickets, four hotdogs, and four drinks for $25. The first 200 fans in attendance will receive rally towels.
Thursday, Jan. 10 – WAC Opener: $3 Thursday/Keychain Giveaway
Men's Basketball vs. CSU Bakersfield, 7 p.m.
General admission tickets and most concession stand items will be $3 or less. The first 200 fans in attendance will receive keychains. Doors open at 6.
Saturday, Jan. 12 – Rally Towel Giveaway
Men's Basketball vs. Grand Canyon, 7 p.m.
The first 200 fans in attendance will receive rally towels. Doors open at 6.
Thursday, Jan. 17 – Back to School Night: Student Giveaway
Women's Basketball vs. Utah Valley, 7 p.m.
The first 200 current UTRGV students in attendance will receive an exclusive student giveaway.
Students can also enter a raffle to win a UTRGV gift basket with back-to-school essentials.
All UTRGV residence halls are invited to participate in a spirit challenge to see which dorm has the most pride.
Saturday, Jan. 26 – Pack the House: T-Shirt Giveaway
Men's Basketball vs. New Mexico State, 7 p.m.
The first 500 fans in attendance will receive free t-shirts. Doors open at 6.
Additionally, UTRGV Athletics' corporate partners are offering buy one, get one free general admission ticket vouchers at select sponsor locations.
Saturday, Jan. 31 – UTRGV Pennant Giveaway
Men's Basketball vs. Chicago State, 7 p.m.
The first 200 fans in attendance will receive a UTRGV pennant. Doors open at 6.
Saturday, Feb. 2 – Winter Texan Night
Men's Basketball vs. Kansas City, 7 p.m.
All Winter Texans in attendance will receive discounted tickets of $5 and free popcorn. Special group pricing available. Doors open at 6.
Thursday, Feb. 7 – BelieVe in a Cure: Pink Rally Towel Giveaway
Women's Basketball vs. Grand Canyon, 7 p.m.
To increase breast cancer awareness, the first 200 fans in attendance will receive "BelieVe in a Cure" rally towels. Doors open at 6.
Saturday, Feb. 9 – Friends and Family Night (Four Packs)
Women's Basketball vs. CSU Bakersfield, 7 p.m.
Enjoy four tickets, four hotdogs, and four drinks for $25.
Thursday, Feb. 14 – Battle of the Colleges/Faculty Staff Appreciation Night
Men's Basketball vs. Seattle U, 7 p.m.
Deans from different colleges across campus, along with students from their colleges, will compete in a halftime free throw shooting competition. The winner receives a trophy.
There will also be a spirit competition among the colleges with a second trophy at stake.
UTRGV Athletics would like to show its appreciation for all current UTRGV faculty and staff by offering free general admission and free popcorn with a UTRGV employee ID.
Saturday, Feb. 16 – Homecoming
Men's Basketball vs. Utah Valley, 7 p.m.
UTRGV Athletics welcomes back alumni for the homecoming game. Enjoy the tailgate party in the UTRGV Fieldhouse parking lot before the game for homecoming festivities and entertainment.
UTRGV Athletics will honor the 2019 Athletics Hall of Fame Class and Hall of Honor Class at halftime.
Tuesday, Feb. 19 – Greek Night
Men's Basketball vs. Wayland Baptist, 7 p.m.
UTRGV Athletics celebrates Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Saturday, Feb. 23 – Friends and Family Night (Four Packs)
Women's Basketball vs. New Mexico State, 7 p.m.
Enjoy four tickets, four hotdogs, and four drinks for $25.
Saturday, Feb. 28 – Keychain Giveaway
Women's Basketball vs. Chicago State, 7 p.m.
The first 200 fans in attendance will receive UTRGV keychains. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 2 – Senior Night
Women's Basketball vs. Chicago State, 7 p.m.
Come early for a special pregame ceremony honoring the graduating senior class.
Thursday, March 7 – Senior Night
Men's Basketball vs. California Baptist, 7 p.m.
Come early for a special pregame ceremony honoring the graduating senior class.
For tickets, call the UTRGV Fan Relationship Management Center at (956) 665-3415 or (956) 665-3747, send an email to tickets@utrgv.edu, or logon to UTRGVTickets.com.
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