Basketball Fans Crowd Worthen At Annual Fan Jam

October 27, 2011 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

By: Ball State Athletics

MUNCIE, Ind. - Ball State basketball fans flocked to Worthen Arena Thursday night for the annual Fan Jam as they got to meet and interact with both the men's and women's teams on the floor in a festive night.

The free event gave fans the chance to meet with coaches and players, receive the 2011-12 posters and get autographs of the entire team. There were games, contests and prizes on the floor as well as inflatable stations for kids to play. Special appearances were be made by Charlie Cardinal, the Ball State Cheerleaders and the Code Red Dance Team.

Free food and drink was be provided courtesy of Ball State athletics and participating sponsors, including Marsh Supermarkets, Papa John's Pizza, Sports Clips and Texas Roadhouse.

The Ball State men's basketball team opens the season November 7 as it hosts Taylor in an exhibition game at 7 p.m. while the women's basketball team will host St. Joseph's November 3 in an exhibition game at 7 p.m. Admission is free for both games.

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