Oct. 13, 2009

The University of Texas-Pan American will begin the ninth annual spirit week festivals starting Monday (October 12). The week long events will finish at the UTPA fieldhouse where both men and women's basketball teams will be introduced at Midnight Madness. The madness will begin outdoors at the fieldhouse parking lot at 5 p.m. for a tailgate party, and then events will move indoors at 9 p.m. to kick off midnight madness.

In addition to the Bronc basketball program taking the floor at Midnight Madness, head men's coach, Ryan Marks and head women's coach Denny Downing will be introduced. The new director of athletics, Chris King will also come before fellow Broncs to present himself as a new member of the Athletics Department.

The Bronc basketball program will be joined by several routines performed fraternities and sororities in the annual student organized dance competition. The UTPA Cheerleaders and Blazer Dance Team will also be performing that night.

"Midnight Madness is an exciting night for UTPA and Bronc Athletics. Between the student organization dance competition and slam-dunk contests, it is a great opportunity for athletics and the student-body to interact and celebrate Bronc pride, said Rebecca Sweat, director of athletic marketing and promotion."

Join the excitement at Midnight Madness which concludes spirit week at UTPA. UTPA Bronc Basketball invites you to attend. Tailgate party begins at 5 p.m. and the madness will commence indoors at UTPA's fieldhouse at 9 p.m.