MOBILE, Ala. — South Alabama’s men’s basketball team plays its first Sun Belt Conference home game of the 2011-12 season Thursday, Jan. 5, when it hosts North Texas at the Mitchell Center. Tipoff is set for 7:05 p.m.
Tickets start at $5, and hot dogs will be sold for $1 from 6 to 7 p.m. before the game.
Coming Off Conference-Opening Loss
The Jaguars, coached by Ronnie Arrow, lost their Sun Belt opener on New Year’s Eve at Middle Tennessee in Murfreesboro, Tenn., after a difficult first half. South Alabama’s roster includes forward Augustine Rubit, the Sun Belt’s preseason Player of the Year.
Middle Tennessee is 13-2 overall and 2-0 in league play, leading the East Division and the conference. Arkansas-Little Rock leads the West Division at 2-0 in the Sun Belt, though the Trojans are 5-11 overall.
Saturday Doubleheader Against Denver
South Alabama’s men’s and women’s teams will both face Denver on Saturday, Jan. 7, in a doubleheader at the Mitchell Center. The women’s game tips off at 1 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 3:30 p.m. The men’s game will be televised live on CSS.
Saturday has been designated “$1 Day.” All upper-level seats for the doubleheader are $1, and hot dogs and Pepsi will also be $1 throughout the day.
Ticket Information
Advance tickets are available at the south side ticket office inside the Mitchell Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets may also be purchased at any walk-up ticket window on game day. For more information, call 461-1USA or visit usajaguars.com.
Upcoming Home Schedule
- Thursday, Jan. 5: Men’s basketball vs. North Texas, 7:05 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 7: Women’s basketball vs. Denver, 1 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 7: Men’s basketball vs. Denver, 3:30 p.m. (CSS)
