Meet the Bruins Night Set for Oct. 26

NASHVILLE, TENN. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Tuesday that its annual Meet the Bruins Night, sponsored by Pepsi, will take place Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. from the Curb Event Center. 

This will be the first opportunity for fans and campus community to see the 2010-11 Belmont men’s and women’s basketball teams in action before the season begins.

The evening will include full scrimmages from both teams – with head coaches Rick Byrd and Brittney Ezell mic’d up during play – interactive games and contests, Bruin giveaway items, Select-a-seat opportunities for purchase, and a closing autograph session with the players.

Meet the Bruins Night is FREE and open to the public.

Looking ahead to home openers, men’s basketball hosts Northern State Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m., while women’s basketball welcomes UT-Martin Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.

For information on purchasing season tickets, contact the Curb Event Center Box Office at (615) 460-BALL or visit the Bruins Online at www.belmontbruins.com.

Belmont University

Ranked in the Top 5 in the Regional Universities South category and named for the third year as one of the top “Schools to Watch” by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University is a fast-growing community of more than 5,900 students who come from every state and 25 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The university’s purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world’s needs. With more than 75 areas of study, 20 master’s programs and three doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu.