WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Area fans of Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball can meet members of this year’s team at Midnight Madness Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the West Plains Civic Center.

This free event, which will follow the 6 p.m. Grizzly Volleyball match against East Central College, will include a variety of audience contests, giveaways, three-point and slam dunk contests for the players, and a free pancake and sausage breakfast for everyone, according to Grizzly Basketball Head Coach Yancey Walker.  In addition, a special historical unveiling will take place, he added.

Doors open at 9:45 p.m., and everyone is encouraged to embrace the event’s 1970s theme and dress in their favorite attire from that decade, Walker added.

“We hope this year’s Midnight Madness will again be a huge success,” Walker said.  “It should be a great time and a great opportunity to introduce our team to the community.  This is something we hope to continue every year.”

For more information about the Grizzly Basketball program, visit the team’s website at http://www.wp.missouristate.edu/grizzly/bb.htm or call the Grizzly Basketball office at 417-255-7993.