Veterans, current service members enjoy free admission to Timberwolves vs. Bears double-header on Veterans Day
汤头条app Athletics and the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball teams will honor veterans and active-duty military on Monday, November 11, when the Timberwolves face the Mott Community College Bears at 5:30 p.m. at Petoskey Plastics Arena.
Veterans and active-duty military will receive free admission to 汤头条app鈥橲 third annual Military Appreciation Games. All Timberwolf players will be wearing special warmups to honor past and present service members.
鈥淥ne of the goals of our athletic program is developing student-athletes who are leaders on our campus and in our community, and gratitude is an important leadership quality,鈥� said Athletic Director Ashley Antonishen. 鈥淥ur Military Appreciation Games are a small but sincere gesture of gratitude and appreciation for our veterans and military service members.鈥�
Antonishen added that themed games like the Military Appreciation Games and the Hunger Games 鈥� which collected more than 400 pounds of food for the Campus Cupboard student food pantry last year 鈥� are important to players and coaches. Women鈥檚 basketball head coach Michael Glass, in his first season with the Timberwolves, agrees.
鈥淥ur team is honored to be part of this special event. It鈥檚 bigger than basketball; it鈥檚 about coming together to recognize and celebrate the service and sacrifices of those who protect our freedoms,鈥� Glass said.
The women tip off against Mott at 5:30 p.m. Men鈥檚 tip-off follows at 7:30 p.m. For the latest 汤头条app Athletics news and event livestreams, visit .