TCU Basketball Block Party Set For Oct. 24
10/8/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
FORT WORTH, Texas – The TCU basketball programs will tip-off the 2015-16 campaigns on Saturday, Oct. 24th with the second TCU Basketball Block Party at West 7th on Crockett Street from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The free, community event will take place in the West 7th Development area on Crockett Street, which will be blocked off to traffic and include a basketball court located in the center of the street.
"We are excited to have our men's basketball program be a part of the Block Party on West 7th," said men's basketball head coach Trent Johnson. "Our players and staff are looking forward to the event and being able to introduce themselves to our fans in the community."
"We are excited about getting out and being around our fans in the community in a very unique setting," said women's basketball head coach Raegan Pebley. "Our team and staff are both looking forward to a fun evening on West 7th as we gear up for the upcoming year. I can't wait for our fans to re-connect with all of our returning players and meet some of the great young players we have added to the program since last year that will continue to help us grow and compete for championships here at TCU."
Fans will have a chance to hear from the coaches and meet both teams as they continue to prepare for the upcoming season, the first in the renovated Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. The festivities will feature a pep rally atmosphere with a DJ, shooting contests, appearances from the TCU Showgirls, Cheerleaders and SuperFrog and interactive games for the entire family.
Food and adult beverages will also be on sale through local West 7th vendors.
To renew or purchase season tickets, fans can call 877-TCU-FROG (462-6647) or visit the TCU Ticket Office.
TCU Men's Basketball is slated to open their 2015-16 campaign at home against Southeastern Louisiana. In total, the Frogs will play 18 home games this season. Coming off a season that saw many highlights, including a top-25 national ranking, the Horned Frogs will look to build upon their recent success and make some more noise both nationally and within the conference in 2015-16. Last season saw the program jump into the national spotlight prior to the start of conference play after beginning the year 13-0. When it was all said and done, TCU was one of only six teams in the entire nation to start the year 13-0, joining the likes of Final Four participant Kentucky, National Champion Duke, Colorado State, Virginia and Villanova.
TCU Women's Basketball opens the 2015-16 season on Friday, Nov. 13 against Sam Houston State in Fort Worth, the first of eight non-conference games at home for TCU this season. The non-conference slate includes a road contest at Texas A&M and a home matchup with 2015 national finalist Notre Dame in the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena on Saturday, Dec. 12. TCU returns three starters and nine letterwinners from last year's 18-14 squad (9-9, Big 12) that reached the Postseason Women's NIT and won its first postseason game since 2008. The team is led by senior All-Big 12 selection Zahna Meldey – one of the nation's top active leading scorers.
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