RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday 15 promotional games in the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball seasons, beginning with a basketball doubleheader on Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. at the UTRGV Fieldhouse .

The party for every home game at UTRGV Fieldhouse begins an hour before the game is scheduled to begin at Schlotzsky’s Vaquero Village.

At each game, one lucky fan will be selected to take part in each of the following:

•Try a half-court shot and win a year’s supply of Church’s Texas Chicken.
•Attempt between one and four shots, including a layup, a free throw, a 3-pointer and a half-court shot, for a chance to win increasing amounts of cash in the Rio Bank Money in the Bank Contest win.
•Identify the correct fry container in the Whataburger Fry Shuffle to win a Whataburger gift card.

Additionally, the loudest individual fan during the Wingbarn “Get Loud for Wings” promotion will win a Wingbarn gift card.

The loudest area during each Thursday home game will receive buy-one-get-one-free vouchers at Raising Cane’s on the way out as part of the Cane’s Challenge.

Season tickets, mini-plans and single-game tickets can be purchased at UTRGVTickets.com. Current UTRGV students receive free admission with a UTRGV student ID.

Mini plan options include both 15-game packages for $99 and eight-game packages for $45.

Single-game tickets start at $6 for children 17 and under, $8 for current UTRGV faculty and staff and seniors (ages 65 and older), and $9 for adults purchasing general seating. Reserved seating is $8 for children, $11 for seniors, $13 for all other fans in sections A, D and H and $16 for all other fans in sections B, C and G. Courtside seating is sold out.

For more information or to purchase a group experience, contact the UTRGV ticket office at (956) 665-3747 or [email protected].

Monday, November 25th, 4 and 6:30 p.m.
Women’s Basketball vs. St. Mary’s
Men’s basketball against Le Moyne
T-Shirt Sweepstakes • Free Food for UTRGV Students • UTRGV Student Guest Tickets • UTRGV Faculty and Staff Recognition Evening

•Free Vaqueros game day t-shirts for the first 500 fans.
•Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
•Current UTRGV students can obtain $5 tickets for guests who are not current UTRGV students by clicking on the link sent to their UTRGV email addresses.
•Free admission for current UTRGV faculty and staff with a staff ID card.

Thursday, December 5th, 6:30 p.m
Men’s Basketball vs. Stephen F. Austin, presented by Driscoll
Teddy Bear Toss • Free Food for UTRGV Students • UTRGV Student Guest Tickets • Cane’s Challenge

•Fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal or teddy bear to throw onto the field at halftime. All stuffed animals will be donated to Driscoll and distributed to children in the hospital during the holidays.
•Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
•Current UTRGV students can obtain $5 tickets for guests who are not current UTRGV students by clicking on the link sent to their UTRGV email addresses.

Saturday, December 14th, 2 and 4:30 p.m.
Women’s Basketball vs. Lamar
Men’s Basketball vs. Northern New Mexico
Sneakerhead day

•Fans will have the opportunity to buy, sell and trade sneakers at Schlotzsky’s Vaquero Village starting at 1 p.m

Thursday, December 19th, 4 and 6:30 p.m
Women’s Basketball: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Kansas City
Women’s Basketball vs. Eastern Michigan
Tim’s Coats • Cane’s Challenge

•Donate a new or gently worn coat to receive free entry.

Friday, December 20th, 4 and 6:30 p.m
Women’s Basketball: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Eastern Michigan
Women’s Basketball vs. Kansas City
Tim’s Coats • Report Card Evening

•Donate a new or used coat to receive free entry.
•Students in eighth grade and below receive free admission if they present a current report card with all A’s and B’s.

Thursday, January 9th, 6:30 p.m
Women’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M-Commerce
Hoops & Heels • Cane’s Challenge

•UTRGV Athletics, in collaboration with the Rio Grande Valley Women’s Chamber of Commerce, invites all female entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders in our community to an audition event at Schlotzsky’s Vaquero Village at 5:30 p.m

Monday, January 13th, 6:30 p.m
Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M-Commerce
Reading program evening

•UTRGV Athletics launches Jr. Vaqueros Reading Program. Students in grades 1-8 can earn a free ticket and be recognized on the field at this game by completing their reading log and presenting it at the box office on game day. Schools interested in participating can contact Ryela Rodriguez, assistant athletic director for fan experiences and group sales, at [email protected].

Thursday, January 23rd, 6:30 p.m
Women’s Basketball vs. Nicholls
Academic Recognition Night • Cane’s Challenge

•Student-athletes who maintain a grade point average of at least 3.25 in the fall will be honored at halftime.

Saturday, January 25th, 2 and 4:30 p.m
Women’s Basketball vs. McNeese
Men’s Basketball vs. McNeese
Free Food for UTRGV Students • UTRGV Student Guest Cards

•Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
•Current UTRGV students can obtain $5 tickets for guests who are not current UTRGV students by clicking on the link sent to their UTRGV email addresses.

Monday, January 27th, 6:30 p.m
Men’s Basketball vs. Nicholls
Court to court

•UTRGV Athletics, in collaboration with the Hidalgo County Bar Association, invites all legal professionals to a pregame networking meeting at Schlotzsky’s Vaquero Village at 5:30 p.m

Saturday 1st, 2nd and 4:30 p.m
Women’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
956 Day • South Texas Showdown presented by Rally Credit Union • Free Food for UTRGV Students • UTRGV Student Guest Cards

•The first 500 fans in attendance will receive #BeatCorpus t-shirts.
•The first 200 fans in attendance will receive Puro 956 Koozies
•There will be a 956-themed block party at Schlotzsky’s Vaquero Village starting at 1 p.m
•Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
•Current UTRGV students can obtain $5 tickets for guests who are not current UTRGV students by clicking on the link sent to their UTRGV email addresses.

Thursday, February 13th, 6:30 p.m
Women’s Basketball vs. Incarnate Word
Breast Cancer Awareness Evening • Post-game UTRGV Letter Burning • Free Food for UTRGV Students • UTRGV Student Guest Cards • Cane’s Challenge

•Fans are encouraged to wear pink to raise awareness for breast cancer.
•Homecoming begins after the game with the burning of UTRGV letters in the parking lot.
•Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
•Current UTRGV students can obtain $5 tickets for guests who are not current UTRGV students by clicking on the link sent to their UTRGV email addresses.

Saturday, February 15th, 2 and 4:30 p.m
Women’s Basketball vs. Houston Christian
Men’s Basketball vs. Houston Christian
Homecoming • Battle of the Colleges • Free Food for UTRGV Students • UTRGV Student Guest Tickets

•Colleges compete for two trophies – one based on the attendance of students, faculty and staff from each college and one based on a free throw competition involving deans.
•Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
•Current UTRGV students can obtain $5 tickets for guests who are not current UTRGV students by clicking on the link sent to their UTRGV email addresses.

Saturday 1st, 2nd and 4:30 p.m
Women’s Basketball vs. New Orleans
Men’s Basketball vs. New Orleans
Women’s Basketball Senior Day

•Join us early as we celebrate the graduation of our senior women’s basketball class with a special ceremony on the court before the women’s basketball game.

Monday, March 3, 6:30 p.m
Men’s Basketball vs. Southeastern
Men’s Basketball Night for Seniors

•Join us early as we celebrate the graduation of our senior basketball class with a special on-court ceremony before the game.

Full season schedules can be found at GoUTRGV.com.

Fans attending UTRGV home games are expected to comply with the clear bag policy, which can be found at GoUTRGV.com/ClearBag. Additionally, fans must adhere to the following camera guidelines:

Only qualified personnel are permitted to use professional cameras at UTRGV sporting events.

Fans are prohibited from bringing professional cameras, including cameras with removable or interchangeable lenses, camera lenses wider than the camera body, or fixed lenses six inches or larger, into UTRGV Athletics venues. Fans are also prohibited from bringing camera bags, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks into UTRGV Athletics facilities.

Personal handheld cameras, including those in phones, are permitted. However, taking photographs must under no circumstances impair the entrances, seats, aisles or the fun of other guests. In addition, taking photos with flash is strictly prohibited.

Fans are prohibited from selling photos taken at UTRGV sporting events.

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