Midnight Madness Rocks Gilbert Arena

October 24, 2016

The men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted their annual Midnight Madness to preview their upcoming seasons beginning in Nov.

Reagan Chapman announces the Regals and Kingsmen athletes as they walk into the arena. Photo Credit--Jackie Rodriguez Photo Editor
Reagan Chapman announces the Regals and Kingsmen athletes as they walk into the arena.
Photo Credit–Jackie Rodriguez Photo Editor

The Kingsmen and Regals had various activities for students to participate in. They had a free-throw shot, three-point shot and half-court shot contests where students could participate right along with the athletes.

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Photo Credit–Jackie Rodriguez Photo Editor

The first 150 students were given free Midnight Madness shirts to wear around campus and support the basketball teams.

The women's basketball team poses for a team photo after winning the dance competition Photo Credit--Jackie Rodriguez Photo Editor
The women’s basketball team poses for a team photo after winning the dance competition
Photo Credit–Jackie Rodriguez Photo Editor

The men’s and women’s teams competed against each other in a dance competition. The Regals prevailed and beat the Kingsmen in the dance contest and took a celebratory picture afterwards.

Photo Credit--Ashleigh Coulter Staff Photographer
Photo Credit–Ashleigh Coulter Staff Photographer

Make sure to support your Kingsmen and Regals when their seasons start. The Regals will get on the court on for the first time this season Nov. 18 in Tacoma, Washington against Pacific Lutheran at 2 p.m.. The Kingsmen will open their season at Cal State LA Nov. 13 at 4 p.m.

 

Courtney Sooy
Sports Editor