Third Annual #ChirpChirp Social Media Night Slated for Feb. 21

Brush up on your hashtags, get ready to Snap and, perhaps, go live on Facebook as Ball State men's basketball (@BallStateMBB) will host the third annual Social Media Night on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Cardinals host Eastern Michigan (@EMUAthletics) for a 7 p.m. tip in a key MAC (@MACSports) game presented by Pridemark Construction.

If fans have not engaged with the Cardinals on social media, now is the time to connect on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat and use the hashtag ChirpChirp. Those who do follow and interact leading up to and during the game will have the chance to win terrific prizes and experiences.

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This year, fans who purchase a reserved ticket to the game will receive the official Social Media Night Koozie courtesy of Team Ball State partner Pepsi (@Pepsi). Fans interested in taking advantage should call 888-BSU-TICKET or visit the Stoops Buick/GMC Ticket Center (@stoopsauto) in Worthen Arena. Koozies will be available while supplies last.

Ball State (@BallState) students were able to reserve a personalized Pepsi koozie with their own Twitter or Instagram handle. Additional students who attend the game will receive an @BallStateSports koozie while supplies last.

Here is a preliminary list of activities surrounding #ChirpChirp Social Media Night:

RecycleMania GameDay Challenge
In conjunction with the Ball State Partnership for Sustainable Student Advancement (PSSA), Ball State is participating in the nationwide RecycleMania to see which university can increase their recycling efforts the most. The GameDay Challenge will take place Feb. 21. Visit with PSSA at the game to see how you can help. Use #BSURecycleMania and follow PSSA on Twitter - @_thepssa. Use the recycle emoji, too!

PrimeTrust Prime Seat Contest
PrimeTrust (@LetsGoCU) is offering up four of the best seats in the house, food vouchers and a parking pass to a game via social media. Follow @BallStateSports and be on the lookout for details.

Varsity House (@VHMuncie) "The Nest" Big Head Contest
Students can vote on social media for which big head will debut in the student section (@TheNestBSU).

Basketball Pep Band (@BSUBands) Song of the Night
Fans will vote via social media on which song the Ball State pep band will play to begin the second half.

Tweet Your Seat
Throughout the game, fans inside Worthen Arena should tweet their seat locations using #ChirpChirp to receive a Cardinals Fan Pack and other great prizes.

Photos of the Game
Be sure to post photos to social media using #ChirpChirp, and the marketing staff will select a winner for photo of the game. We will also post as many photos as we can of fans inside Worthen Arena on ChirpVision via our friends at @Tagboard. Fans can also visit our Photo Booth near Gate 4 where Charlie Cardinal will be present at certain times during game night.

In-Game Promos
Ever wanted to be a contestant during an in-game promo on the court? Follow the Cardinals on social media and be on the lookout for details on how you can be a contestant in on-court promotions.

Snapchat Filter
Fans present at the arena are encouraged to use the official Social Media Night Snapchat filter. Fans can take a photo of the Snapcode above and then "add user Snapcode" inside the Snapchat app to connect with Ball State Sports.

Marco's Pizza-for-a-Year Half Court Shot
One lucky fan will be selected via a social media contest to take a shot to win pizza for a year from our friends at Marco's Pizza.

Facebook Picture Frame
Add some Chirp to your Facebook profile photo with one of the Ball State profile picture frames. Check out the Ball State Sports page on Facebook for more details as we approach the game.

Ball State Sports Link
Always a great follow during a Cardinals game, check out the best stories in Ball State Athletics by following @bsusportslink.

Cole Academy of Dance (@ColeACAD) Halftime Show
Stay in your seats at the half as Muncie's own Cole Academy of Dance will provide a spectacular halftime show!

In addition, prizes will be awarded during the game via social media from our great corporate partners Applebee's (@Applebees), Burger King (@ThreeBKMuncie), Papa John's (@PapaJohns), Pepsi (@Pepsi), Marco's Pizza (@MarcosPizza) and TIS Bookstore (@tisbsu) along with Bob Walsh and the arena concessions outlets.

Fans with questions or who simply want to get involved can send us a note via Twitter @BallStateSports or call 765-285-3242.

Third Annual #ChirpChirp Social Media Night Slated for Feb. 21

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