MV sponsoring Rockets’ hoop season kick off

The University of Toledo will host its annual men’s and women’s basketball preview event “Tricks, Treats and Dunks,” presented by Maumee Valley Country Day School, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Savage Arena starting at 6 p.m. Admission is FREE.

Free parking is available in areas 3, 4, 5 and 6.

The evening will begin with trick-or-treating for kids from 6-7 p.m. at stations located on the arena concourse and pumpkin decorating. Fans can dress in their Halloween costumes and get treats and prizes. Free basketball schedule posters will also be provided for fans, who will have the chance to get autographs from the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

At 7 p.m., the fun moves onto the court, where a contest for best Halloween costumes will be judged. Prizes will be given out to best costumes for children.

Following the Halloween costume contest, the 2024-25 Rockets women’s and men’s basketball teams will be introduced. The men’s and women’s teams will face off in a three-point contest and the basketball activities will conclude with a slam-dunk contest by the men’s team.

Fans can enjoy snacks from the concession stands as they watch the action and listen to music from a live DJ.

Season tickets for the men’s and women’s basketball programs are on sale now. For more information or to purchase season tickets, visit the Rocket Athletic Ticket Office at the Sullivan Athletic Complex in Savage Arena, contact the Rocket Athletic Ticket Office at 419-530-GOLD (4653) or go online to UTRockets.com/MBBTix and UTRockets.com/WBBTix.