Women's game starts at 4:15 p.m.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- All fans attending the Tennessee Tech basketball doubleheader on Thursday are encouraged to wear gold to Eblen Center, and the first 1,500 fans into the arena will receive a free "Gold Rush" t-shirt when the Golden Eagles host Tennessee State in an Ohio Valley Conference twinbill.

The day begins earlier than usual, with the women's game tipping off at 4:15 p.m. and gates opening at 3:15 p.m. The men's game will follow at 7 p.m., and will be nationally televised on the American Sports Network (ASN).

The night is also 98.5 KISS FM Night.

"We're hoping to 'paint' the entire arena gold for this event, so we're asking all of our fans that night to wear gold to the game," said Leveda Birdwell, director of corporate sales and marketing. "We have 1,500 'Gold Rush' t-shirts that will be given to the first 1,500 fans, and we're looking forward to a fantastic, energetic atmosphere to support the teams."

Tech Athletics has hosted a Golden Eagle Blackout at a home football game each of the past three seasons, events that have drawn big crowds and helped enhance the excitement in the stadium. The Gold Rush at basketball games was begun last year and proved highly popular.

For additional information on any of the events scheduled that night, or ticket information for the remainder of the season, please call (931) 372-3940.