ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico Lobo men’s basketball Cherry & Silver game is set to tip off on Friday, October 19, 2018 with an exciting evening packed with events leading up to the game, starting at 4 p.m. This year’s event will feature a team meet & greet, three-point shootout competition, Hall of Honor recognition, dunk contest and MORE. Doors open at 4 p.m. and fans are encouraged to arrive early to make sure they don’t miss all of the fun leading up to the game!
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2018 Cherry & Silver Event Schedule:
4 p.m. – Gates Open / Team Meet & Greet / Select-a-Seat / Sound System Reveal
Lobo fans have the opportunity to enter The Pit at 4 p.m. to take advantage of a team meet & greet, the select-a-seat program and witness the all-new Dreamstyle Arena sound system! Fans will be able to meet with team members on the concourse and even get an item signed.
4:45 p.m. – Threebies (Season Ticket Holder Competition)
Threebies is an exciting competition JUST for season ticket holders. When the Threebies competition is announced, season ticket holders are welcome onto the court for ONE SHOT. Competitors will take one shot behind the 3-point arc, those that make it will win a special prize!
5:00 p.m. – Howl Pizza Giveaway (UNM Students)
Free pizzas will be available to members of the Howl on the concourse.
5:20 p.m. – Three-Point Shootout (Prelims)
Members of the Lobo men’s basketball team will compete in the preliminary round of the Three-Point Shootout contest before the top players advance to the finals round.
5:30 p.m. – U.S. Bank Suite Holder Tasting
U.S. Bank Suite members have the exclusive opportunity to get a sneak peak of this season’s suite food options and do a special tasting!
5:40 p.m. – Hall of Honor Recognition
The prestigious 2018-19 UNM Hall of Honor Class will be recognized on the court!
5:50 p.m. – Cherry & Silver Introductions
The Cherry & Silver teams will be introduced on the court.
6:15 p.m. – Three-Point Shootout
The finalists will battle for the ultimate honor of being named THE 2018-19 Cherry & Silver Three-Point Champion.
6:30 p.m. – Dunk Contest
Fans should be ready for a fantastic dunk experience this year! Lobo men’s basketball players will show off their skills for the crowd and there will be one winner – named by a special panel of local celebrity judges.
6:50 p.m. – Scrimmage
The game is ON! Watch the Cherry & Silver squads battle on the hardwood.
7:30 p.m. – Howl Shot (Student Section Contest)
Members of the Howl student section will have the opportunity to win a $250 bookstore gift card!
7:45 p.m. – Post-Game Remarks
Coach Weir will address the fans after the event to close another great year of Cherry & Silver action.