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Women's Basketball Unveils Gameday Promotions, TV Schedule

October 18, 2019 | Women's Basketball

Exciting slate on deck for Minutewomen in 2019-20, including four television appearances

AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts women's basketball on Friday unveiled the program's 2019-20 gameday promotions schedule and announced four opportunities for fans to watch the Minutewomen on television. Single game and season tickets, along with a variety of group ticket offerings, are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting UMass Athletics Ticket Central or by calling (866) UMASS-TIX.

UMass will appear on television four times this year in addition to numerous chances for fans to watch the squad on ESPN+. Along with the season opener vs. Merrimack on Tues., Nov. 5 (4:30 p.m., NESN), the squad will play on NESN vs. VCU (Jan. 22, 5 p.m.), on NBCSN vs. Richmond (Jan. 29, noon) and NESNplus vs. Davidson (Feb. 22, noon).

A full array of game-by-game promotional offerings is outlined below. Follow UMass women's basketball on Twitter (@UMassWBB), Instagram (UMassWBB) and Facebook (UMass Women's Basketball) for the latest news and updates around the program.

Tues., Nov. 5 vs. Merrimack
Season Opener | "Flagship Is Rising" Night
The 2019-20 basketball season officially begins at the Mullins Center! Join the Minutewomen as they tip off the season on the newly designed Jack Leaman Court as we honor the past and embrace the future, where the Minutewomen will wearing new jerseys for the first time this year. A limited number of replica court rally towels will be given away, so be sure to get to the Mullins Center early and claim yours! Additionally, this is "Flagship Is Rising" night as the players will share with fans what this team means to them and goals set for the 2019-20 season.
 
Sat., Nov. 9 vs. Providence
Military Appreciation

As part of Veteran's Day weekend, we take time to recognize and appreciate all those who have, are currently or will serve in the military. Two complimentary tickets will be offered to all active and retired military personnel. Be sure to stick around for a post game shootaround, your first opportunity to play on the newly-designed Jack Leaman Court.
 
Sun., Nov. 17 vs. Hartford
Camper Reunion

All campers who participated in UMass Women's Basketball camps this past summer are invited back to be part of Camper Reunion Day. We will look back and highlight some of the best moments from camp! We will be giving away mini basketball hoops to all campers in attendance. Fans of all ages are invited to take part in a post game shoot immediately following the game!
 
Thurs., Nov. 21 vs. Brown
Weekday Fanatics

The Minutewomen are excited to honor and celebrate their most faithful fans, the Weekday Fanatics. The first 200 fans through the doors will be given a Weekday Fanatics punch card. All fans will be entered to win a Massachusetts practice jersey. Attend week day games on Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 30 and we will have a special prize waiting for you on Mon., Dec. 30. Be sure to save and bring back your card for the Dec. 5 game vs. New Hampshire.
 
Thurs., Dec. 5 vs. New Hampshire
Weekday Fanatics

Be sure to bring back your Weekday Fanatics card back for game #2. All fans who bring their card back will not only get a punch but be entered to win a Massachusetts practice jersey. The winner will be announced during the second half of the game. Be sure to hold on to your card and bring it back on Dec. 30 to redeem for your Weekday Fanatics prize.
 
Sun., Dec. 8 vs. Holy Cross
Girl Scouts Day | Holiday Toy Drive

For Girl Scouts Day at the Mullins Center, all girl scouts are encouraged to come out and support the Minutewomen as a troop! All girl scouts in attendance will receive an exclusive UMass patch. The Minutewomen will also be collecting new toys that will be donated during the holiday season.
 
Sun., Dec. 15 vs. Siena
Holiday Game

It's the holiday season at the Mullins Center! The Mullins Center will be decorated with holiday spirit; come get your holiday photo taken and participate in holiday card-making station! Celebrate the season of giving by bringing a new toy to be donated. Toys will be collected upon entry into the Mullins Center. To fight the winter chill, we will be giving away an exclusive amount of winter gloves. All fans are invited to take part in a post game shootaround and a few players will be signing autographs!
 
Mon., Dec. 30 vs. Southern Connecticut State
Weekday Fanatics

Close out 2019 by celebrating all of the Minutewomen's best moments from the year. During the game, we will look back and celebrate some the program's best moments as the team looks forward to the 2020 and beginning conference play. We will celebrate all of our week day fanatics with the redemption of the prize for fans who attended all three games. All Weekday Fanatics participants will be entered to win a Tory Verdi signed basketball and the winner will be announced during the second half of the game.
 
Sat., Jan. 11 vs. Saint Joseph's
Go4Goal Game | Youth Basketball Game

The Minutewomen open up their home conference schedule and welcome all youth basketball players in the Pioneer Valley out to the game. Youth players are encouraged to wear their jerseys and join the pregame fan and starting lineup tunnels!
 
Wed., Jan. 15 vs. La Salle
Weekday Fanatics | Bingo

Weekday Fanatics is back! The first 200 fans through the doors will be given a Weekday Fanatics punch card. All fans will be entered to win a Massachusetts practice jersey. Attend all three weekday games on Jan. 15, Jan. 22 and Feb. 12 and we will have a special prize waiting for you on Wed., Feb. 12. Be sure to save and bring back your card for the Jan. 22 game vs VCU.
 
Wed., Jan. 22 vs. VCU
Weekday Fanatics

Bring back your card to get a second punch and be entered to win a UMass Basketball T-shirt. Be sure to bring back your card on Wed., Feb. 12 and redeem for an exclusive prize. A limited number of #Flagship Dad Hats will be given to fans in attendance.
 
Wed., Jan. 29 vs. Richmond
Field Trip Day

Drum Roll please…. It's FIELD TRIP DAY! We invite and encourage all schools and students in grades K-8 out to the Mullins Center! Tickets are free and schools are encouraged to bring as many students as they can accommodate. The first 500 students signed up through their school will receive a giveaway prize courtesy of ASMG. All students in attendance will receive an interactive work book to fill out during the game.

Interested in bring your school out to Field Trip Day? Contact Brittany Famiglietti at (413) 244-8747 or famigliett@umass.edu.
 
Sat., Feb. 8 vs Fordham
National Girls and Women in Sport Day

The Minutewomen are excited to take celebrate National Girls and Women in Sport Day once again. As part of the celebration, a postgame clinic led by the coaching staff and players will take place and all youth participants will receive a T-shirt sponsored by UMass Five. Space is limited and registration will be capped at 150.

To secure a spot, call the UMass Ticket Office today at (866) UMASS-TIX!
 
Wed., Feb. 12 vs. Dayton
Weekday Fanatics | Fan Appreciation

We will celebrate all of our weekday fanatics with the redemption of a prize for fans who attended all three weekday conference games. All Weekday Fanatics participants will be entered to win a Tory Verdi signed basketball and the winner will be announced during the second half of the game. Season ticket holders will be able to pick up their exclusive gift
 
Sat., Feb. 22 vs. Davidson
Play4Kay | Breast Cancer Awareness Game

Join us as we honor and remember the people in our lives who have been affected by breast cancer. The Minutewomen will be wearing pink jerseys and encourage all fans in attendance to wear pink as well. Pink pom poms and wristbands will be given away.
 
Sat., Feb. 29 vs. Rhode Island
Senior Day | Alumnae Day

On this day, we honor and highlight the careers of the seniors who impacted this program during their time as Massachusetts Minutewomen. We also invite back all former Minutewomen of the program.

For more details on Alumnae Day and a schedule of events contact Katie Lenois at klenois@umass.edu.
 
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