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Hoopfest set for Thursday October 27

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The unofficial start to basketball season at the University of Evansville will be on Thursday, October 27 as Hoopfest will be held at the Ford Center.

Admission to Hoopfest is free and features the Purple Aces men's and women's basketball teams. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the event getting underway at 7:00 p.m. A full slate of action will be on tap including: player introductions, a 3-point challenge, intra-squad scrimmages, player autographs and much more.

A free Aces Hoopfest t-shirt will be given away to the first 1,000 people, courtesy of Heritage Federal Credit Union.