[Students] CASH PRIZES AMONG ONE OF THE MANY PROMOTIONS FOR TONIGHT'S BASKETBALL GAME

[Daniel Kambel]

There is a full schedule of activities set for Wednesday's A&M-Commerce
basketball game against Southwestern Oklahoma State. A&M-Commerce is just
one of six NCAA Division II schools that are a part of the McLendon
Foundation. John McLendon, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, is recognized as the first
African American basketball coach at a predominantly white university.
A&M-Commerce will recognize at the game Marques Haynes, a former member of
the Harlem Globetrotters and who was presented for induction into the
Basketball Hall of Fame by McLendon, and Charles Goodall, who was the first
African-American coach at A&M-Commerce. There are special promotions for all
ages as individuals that are 55 and older with a valid ID will receive
complimentary admission, individuals that are eighth grade and under with a
paid adult admission will receive a complimentary admission. The latest
promotion to be announced is that A&M-Commerce students have to be in
attendance prior to the women's basketball game. At the game, students are
required to sign up for a chance to win a total of $650 ($100, $150 and two
$200 prizes) distributed in four cash prizes. Attendance and a valid student
ID are required to win the cash prizes announced throughout the game. Prior
to the games, there will be recognition of A&M-Commerce basketball,
cheerleading and athletic training seniors. Tip off for the doubleheader is
6 pm. SEE YOU THERE.