SPOOOKVILLE, Tenn. – Scheduled for just two nights before
Halloween, Tennessee Tech's second annual Purple Palooza on
Tuesday, Oct. 29, is adding some fun, new elements and community
and student groups are invited to participate to add to the event
and for a chance to win some one-of-a-kind prizes.
Groups are invited to decorate a booth, wear costumes and hand out
treats to youngters for the hour prior to the on-floor activities.
A limited number of tables are available.
A slam dunk contest, 3-point shootouts, a chance to meet all of
the players and coaches, and drawings for exclusive prizes will
highlight the Purple Palooza activities inside the arena, beginning
at 7 p.m. Begun last year to a large and enthusiastic crowd, Purple
Palooza is a tip-off celebration of Tennessee Tech basketball and
introduction to the Golden Eagle men’s and women’s
teams.
Similar to Midnight Madness but earlier in the day, the 2013
Purple Palooza is set for Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. in
Tech’s Eblen Center. Admission is free, and all Tech
basketball fans, students, faculty and staff are invited to take
part in the festivities. The tables around the concourse should
provide added incentive for young fans to attend.
Tech students are invited to enjoy free pizza and sign up for
prizes on the concourse of the arena beginning at 6 p.m. In the
Eagles Nest, season ticket holders and Athletics Association donors
will enjoy a reception and chance to meet and mingle with players
and staff.
Out on the arena floor, the action begins at 7 p.m. with
introductions of the Tech cheer and dance teams. The Golden Eagle
women’s team, under coach Jim Davis, will take the floor for
introductions and a 10-minute, intrasquad scrimmage as fans will
view the 2013-14 edition of the squad for the first time in
action
Coach Steve Payne’s men’s team will then begin its portion of the evening with introductions and a 10-minute intrasquad scrimmage. Fans will have their first opportunity to watch 10 newcomers mix it up with the team’s four returnees.
After each scrimmage, drawings will take place where fans can win exclusive prizes from the men’s and women's program. Winners of the costume contests, as well as the best Halloween-themed tables/booths will also be announced.
The fun will continue with a 3-point shootout among four
long-distance sharpshooters from each team. As soon as the snipers
determine a winner, a drawing will be held for Tech students to win
prizes.
Another drawing will give students the chance to win valuable gift
cards, followed by an on-court autograph session with both
teams.
For additional information, please call the Athletic Marketing
office at (931) 372-3669.
