
Maroon Madness returns to Humphrey Coliseum Oct. 28.
Maroon Madness Returns To The Hump October 28
October 06, 2016 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Homecoming weekend tips off with basketball, a stroll off, a pep rally and special guest Ace Hood as Maroon Madness returns to Humphrey Coliseum Friday.
This year's Maroon Madness will be a collaboration between the MSU Athletic Department, the Student Association and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the National Pan-Hellenic Council's Step Show beginning at 7 p.m. Admission to the evening at the Hump is free.
All bags will be subject to inspection upon entering the facility. Outside food and drinks will not be allowed.
Concession stands selling pizza and other goods will be available on the concourse by the entrance.
Fans can also get their 2016-17 posters and schedule cards at the entrance.
The event continues at 8:30 p.m. with performances by the popular rapper Ace Hood, the first look at Ben Howland's men's team and Vic Schaefer's preseason Top 10 women's squad, the introduction of the 2016 homecoming court, and a pep rally featuring the MSU spirit squads, Bully and Jak.
Maroon Madness will also include free T-shirts, a DJ and fan interaction in contests involving members of the Bulldogs' men's and women's basketball squads.
Howland's team, which returns All-SEC performer Quinndary Weatherspoon, opens the season at the Hump Nov. 11 against Norfolk State.
After winning a record 28 games and advancing to the Sweet 16 a year ago, Schaefer's fifth Bulldog squad hosts Arkansas-Fort Smith in a Nov. 3 exhibition before opening the slate Nov. 11 against Villanova in the Maine Tipoff Tournament.
This year's Maroon Madness will be a collaboration between the MSU Athletic Department, the Student Association and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the National Pan-Hellenic Council's Step Show beginning at 7 p.m. Admission to the evening at the Hump is free.
All bags will be subject to inspection upon entering the facility. Outside food and drinks will not be allowed.
Concession stands selling pizza and other goods will be available on the concourse by the entrance.
Fans can also get their 2016-17 posters and schedule cards at the entrance.
The event continues at 8:30 p.m. with performances by the popular rapper Ace Hood, the first look at Ben Howland's men's team and Vic Schaefer's preseason Top 10 women's squad, the introduction of the 2016 homecoming court, and a pep rally featuring the MSU spirit squads, Bully and Jak.
Maroon Madness will also include free T-shirts, a DJ and fan interaction in contests involving members of the Bulldogs' men's and women's basketball squads.
Howland's team, which returns All-SEC performer Quinndary Weatherspoon, opens the season at the Hump Nov. 11 against Norfolk State.
After winning a record 28 games and advancing to the Sweet 16 a year ago, Schaefer's fifth Bulldog squad hosts Arkansas-Fort Smith in a Nov. 3 exhibition before opening the slate Nov. 11 against Villanova in the Maine Tipoff Tournament.
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