UMC Teambackers to Host Coaches Luncheon on Friday, February 12

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

Thumbnail image for Teambackerlogo.jpg(Crookston, Minn.)- The UMC Teambackers will hold a Golden Eagle coaches luncheon this Friday, February 12 at the Crookston Eagles Club. Lunch will be served and the winter and spring coaches will give updates on their seasons to date, along with outlooks on their upcoming games. Selected student-athletes will speak about their season, upcoming games and opponents.

The luncheon begins at noon and runs approximately one hour. The cost is $7.00. Everyone is invited to attend this event.

Weekend Events:
"Think Pink Hawaiian Night"- Golden Eagle Fans are invited to wear their favorite pink Hawaiian apparel and fill Lysaker Gymnasium. Participants will be eligible for great prizes throughout the evening's basketball games. WBCA "Pink Zone" is an initiative to raise breast cancer awareness in women's basketball, on campuses and in communities. Game times are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. for the women and 8:00 p.m. for them men against Minnesota Duluth. For more information on WBCA "Pink Zone" visit the WBCA website at http://www.wbca.org/pinkzone.asp.

Spin-Tacular Basketball Show- UMC-FCA and FCA Plus are excited to sponsor the Crevier family and the Spin-tacular Basketball Show on Saturday, February 13 at Lysaker Gymnasium. The performances will take place at halftime of the women's and men's basketball games against Bemidji State University. Game times are set for 6:00 pm and 8:00 p.m.