Fresno State Athletics
Community Hoops Night on Nov. 2
10/26/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Oct. 26, 2009
FRESNO, Calif. - FRESNO, Calif. -- To kick off the Bulldog basketball season, the Fresno State men's and women's teams will open up practice for the public on Nov. 2 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Head Coaches Adrian Wiggins and Steve Cleveland will give Bulldog fans a clinic on how they run their practices and offer a first look for the community of their talented 2009-10 squads.
Admission and parking for the event are free.
"Our community is very important to the success of our program and we are excited to show our fans the progress we have made," Cleveland said.
The night will start at 6 p.m. with the women's practice, followed by the men's practice at 6:30 p.m. After the clinics, both teams will sign autographs and meet fans from 7-7:30 p.m.
"We always look forward to opportunities to meet our fans. Our team has worked really hard this off season and is looking forward to starting the season," Wiggins said.
Both teams play in the only exhibition games of the preseason in a Nov. 4 doubleheader against Fresno Pacific, starting at 6 p.m. in the Save Mart Center with the women's game followed by the men's contest.
Season ticket packages for every budget are on sale now.
The premier men's basketball lower bowl seating offers fans close views of your favorite players for the whole season. These tickets can be purchased through the Bulldog Foundation at (559) 244-5600 or by visiting www.bulldogfoundation.org.
Season tickets in the upper bowl of the pristine 15,596-seat Save Mart Center are also on sale now and can be purchased for $189 (men's games). Lower bowl packages for women's games are $75. Contact the Bulldog Ticket Office at (559) 278-DOGS to purchase them today.
The Dec. 1 men's game at Selland Arena against Pacific is included in all season ticket packages.
The men's team starts the regular season at home for the fourth consecutive year when the Dogs meet San Francisco State on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. The women's team opens on the road for three straight before their home opener on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. against Saint Mary's.
"We Are Your Team" - Season tickets in the lower bowl are available by calling the Bulldog Foundation at (559) 244-5600 or by visiting www.bulldogfoundation.org. Upper Bowl season tickets can be purchased for $189 (men's games) and lower bowl women's games for $75 at www.gobulldogs.com, by calling (559) 278-DOGS or by visiting the Bulldog Ticket Office south of Bulldog Stadium. All men's basketball season tickets include a general admission ticket to Fresno State's Dec. 1 men's game at Selland Arena. All other home games are played at the Save Mart Center.
