2016-17 Xavier Men's Basketball Promotional Schedule Announced
11.01.16 | Men's Basketball, Tickets
Highlights include a Byron Larkin bobblehead giveaway and the return of Quick Change
CINCINNATI – Xavier Athletics is excited to announce the promotional schedule for the 2016-17 men's basketball season. The schedule is highlighted by a Byron Larkin bobblehead giveaway, the return of notable halftime act Quick Change, as well as acts new to Xavier fans including Christian & Scooby, Xpogo Stunt Team and Air Elite Dunk Team.
Opening night will be on Friday, November 11 when Xavier, along with the Center of Veterans Affairs, will honor veterans at halftime with a pinning ceremony. On November 14, the first 1,000 full-time undergraduate students will receive a "Mack's Secret Stuff" water bottle as part of a theme night for the 20th anniversary of Space Jam.
Xavier will be inducting five new members into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, January 7. The 2016-17 class includes men's basketball standout Stanley Burrell and popular broadcaster and media member Andrew MacWilliams. Tickets are available for the Hall of Fame dinner reception on Friday, January 6. Contact Carol Maas at 513-745-3413 or maas@xavier.edu for more information.
Other noteworthy promotions include the opportunity for fans to take photos with the BIG EAST Tournament trophy as it makes a stop at Cintas Center on Monday, January 16 during its #MarchtoMSG and the Byron Larkin Bobblehead giveaway for the first 3,000 fans in attendance on Wednesday, February 1.
Open to all kids in grades 8 and under immediately following the below games:
More information may be announced at a later date. For the full promotional schedule, visit GoXavier.com/promotions.
Single-game tickets are on sale now online through GoXavier.com, online at Ticketmaster.com, over the phone with Ticketmaster by calling 800-745-3000 or in person at the Xavier Athletics Ticket Office.
Opening night will be on Friday, November 11 when Xavier, along with the Center of Veterans Affairs, will honor veterans at halftime with a pinning ceremony. On November 14, the first 1,000 full-time undergraduate students will receive a "Mack's Secret Stuff" water bottle as part of a theme night for the 20th anniversary of Space Jam.
Xavier will be inducting five new members into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, January 7. The 2016-17 class includes men's basketball standout Stanley Burrell and popular broadcaster and media member Andrew MacWilliams. Tickets are available for the Hall of Fame dinner reception on Friday, January 6. Contact Carol Maas at 513-745-3413 or maas@xavier.edu for more information.
Other noteworthy promotions include the opportunity for fans to take photos with the BIG EAST Tournament trophy as it makes a stop at Cintas Center on Monday, January 16 during its #MarchtoMSG and the Byron Larkin Bobblehead giveaway for the first 3,000 fans in attendance on Wednesday, February 1.
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NOTABLE HALFTIME ACTS |
- Quick Change – Saturday, November 26 vs. Northern Iowa at 12:00 p.m.
- Christian & Scooby – Saturday, December 10 vs. Utah at 5:30 p.m.
- Firecrackers Jump Rope Team – Tuesday, December 20 vs. Eastern Washington at 6:30 p.m.
- Air Elite Dunk Team – Wednesday, December 28 vs. Providence at 7:00 p.m.
- Frisbee Dogs – Sunday, January 22 vs. Georgetown at 2:00 p.m.
- Viking Magic – Wednesday, February 8 vs. DePaul at 6:30 p.m.
- Xpogo Stunt Team – Saturday, February 11 vs. Villanova at 2:30 p.m.
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PROMOTIONS |
- Opening Night – Friday, November 11 vs. Lehigh at 7:00 p.m.
- Space Jam 20th Anniversary Celebration – Monday, November 14 vs. Buffalo at 7:00 p.m.
- Skip Prosser Classic presented by BB&T – Saturday, December 17 vs. Wake Forest at 8:00 p.m.
- Hall of Fame Celebration – Saturday, January 7 vs. St. John's at 2:30 p.m.
- BIG EAST Tournament Trophy #MarchtoMSG Tour – Monday, January 16 vs. Creighton at 2:00 p.m.
- Senior Night – Wednesday, March 1 vs. Marquette at 9:00 p.m.
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GIVEAWAYS |
- Schedule Posters to the first 3,000 fans – Friday, November 11 vs. Lehigh at 7:00 p.m.
- Schedule Magnets to first 3,000 fans courtesy of Papa John's – Monday, November 14 vs. Buffalo at 7:00 p.m.
- Skip Prosser steins to first 3,000 fans courtesy of BB&T – Saturday, December 17 vs. Wake Forest at 8:00 p.m.
- License Plate Frames to first 3,000 fans – Wednesday, December 28 vs. Providence at 7:00 p.m.
- Byron Larkin Bobblehead to first 3,000 fans – Wednesday, February 1 vs. Seton Hall at 9:00 p.m.
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STUDENT GIVEAWAYS |
- Space Jam Water Bottles to first 1,000 students – Monday, November 14 vs. Buffalo at 7:00 p.m.
- 3-Point Foam Fingers to first 1,000 students – Tuesday, November 29 vs. North Dakota State at 6:30 p.m.
- Xavier Socks to first 1,000 students – Monday, January 16 vs. Creighton at 2:00 p.m.
- Cape Flags to first 1,000 students courtesy of Xavier Center of Veteran's Affairs & GE Aviation – Sunday, January 22 vs. Georgetown at 2:00 p.m.
- Xavier Bucket Hats to first 1,000 students – Wednesday, February 8 vs. DePaul at 6:30 p.m.
- Replica Xavier jerseys to first 1,000 students – Saturday, February 11 vs. Villanova at 2:30 p.m.
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POST-GAME LAYUPS |
Open to all kids in grades 8 and under immediately following the below games:
- Saturday, November 26 vs. Northern Iowa at 12:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 10 vs. Utah at 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 7 vs. St. John's at 2:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 11 vs. Villanova at 2:30 p.m.
- Sunday, February 26 vs. Butler at 3:30 p.m.
More information may be announced at a later date. For the full promotional schedule, visit GoXavier.com/promotions.
Single-game tickets are on sale now online through GoXavier.com, online at Ticketmaster.com, over the phone with Ticketmaster by calling 800-745-3000 or in person at the Xavier Athletics Ticket Office.
Saturday, October 17
Saturday, October 17
Thursday, October 15
Tuesday, October 13