(Crookston, Minn.)-  The University of Minnesota, Crookston Athletics Department and Teambackers announced the lucky winners of the two big-screen televisions given away on Thursday, September 2 at the Minnesota, Crookston and Mayville State football game. Midcontinent Communications was the game sponsor and donated the two big-screen televisions for the event.  A 32" TV was given away to one randomly-drawn, lucky UMC student with a current student ID, and a 42" TV was given away to one randomly-drawn, lucky attendee with a paid admission or valid pass.

The winner of the 32" TV was UMC student Colten Vanzee from Glenwood, Minn. The winner of the 42" TV was Nate Lubarski of Crookston, Minn.

 "The UMC Teambackers would like to thank Midcontinent Communications for their generous donation of two big-screen TV's that were given away at the University of Minnesota, Crookston home football game September 2 against Mayville State," says Director of Athletic Fundraising Bill Tyrrell. "We appreciate Midcontinent's continued support of UMC athletics and being part of such a great promotion."

 For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

(Photo L-R)- Nate Lubarski, Bill Tyrrell (Director of Athletic Fundraising), Colten Vanzee.

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