Basketball Season Tips With Gold-Blue Debut

October 07, 2014 11:25 AM | General

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University will tip off the 2014-15 men’s basketball season with the Gold-Blue Debut presented by Coke Zero on Friday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m., at the WVU Coliseum. Admission to the event is free with gates opening at 6 p.m.

A 30-minute officiated game between the Gold and Blue teams highlight just a few of the events that will occur. Other festivities include the introduction of the men’s players and staff, a speech from Bob Huggins and an autograph session with the student-athletes following the event on the Coliseum floor.

Additional events include highlight videos and performances from the Mountaineer pep band, cheerleaders and dance team.

Season tickets are on sale at the Mountaineer Ticket Office in the Coliseum. To order, visit WVUGAME.com or call 1-800-WVU GAME.

The Mountaineers began practice for the 2014-15 season on Friday, Oct. 3.