SPOOOKVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech will open the doors to
Eblen Center Tuesday night for the third annual Purple Palooza,
with fun for families and kids in the region while also serving as
a preseason showcase for Golden Eagle basketball. Community and
student groups will participate in the event for the second
straight year, manning bpoth around the concourse for
trick-or-treating.
Groups will present decorated booths, wear costumes and hand out
treats to youngters for the hour prior to the on-floor
activities.
A slam dunk contest, 3-point shootouts, and a chance to meet all
of the players and coaches, will highlight the Purple Palooza
activities inside the arena, beginning at 7 p.m. Drawing large and
enthusiastic crowds each of the past two years, 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 2014
Purple Palooza is set to begin at 6 p.m. Admission and parking is
free, and all Tech basketball fans, students, faculty and staff are
invited to take part in the festivities. The tables around the
concourse, with treats and other prizes, provide added incentive
for young fans to attend.
In addition, basketball fans will get their first look at the brand
new video board inside the arena, and many will see their faces
and/or costumes featured on the giant screen.
Tech students are invited to enjoy free pizza 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. The Golden Eagle women’s team, under coach Jim Davis, will take the floor, followed by coach Steve Payne’s men’s team.
The fun will continue with a 3-point shootout among four
long-distance sharpshooters from each team, followed by an on-court
autograph session with both teams.
For additional information, please call the Athletic Marketing
office at (931) 372-3669.
