MSNsportsNET.com · Sep 26, 2016
Gold-Blue Debut Set for Wheeling
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University will tip off the 2016-17 men’s basketball season with the Gold-Blue Debut presented by Coca-Cola on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia.Admission to the event is free with gates opening at 6 p.m.
A 30-minute officiated game between the Gold and Blue teams highlight just a few of the events that will occur. Other festivities include the introduction of the men’s players and staff, a speech from Bob Huggins and an autograph session with the student-athletes following the event on the arena floor.
The event will feature performances from the Mountaineer pep band, cheerleaders and dance team.