CHARLESTON, S.C. – On Saturday, Feb. 17, The Citadel Department of Athletics will host the annual Pack the Mac event as the Bulldogs take on long-time rival VMI at 1 p.m. Bulldog fans are encouraged to attend the game in droves and have McAlister Field House loud for the annual rivalry battle between the Bulldogs and Keydets.
The game will be sponsored by TD Bank and Live 5 News with Bulldog Tours joining on as a participating sponsor, and fans can receive a free Bulldog Tours koozie with the purchase of a Pepsi product at the concessions stand. Halftime will feature a game of basketball between cadets and their TAC officers.
"We are really excited about the Pack the Mac game against VMI. When McAlister Field House is full, it makes for a great basketball environment and awesome home court advantage," said head coach
Duggar Baucom. "Our players feed off the energy and emotion of the crowd. We look forward to this event every year."
The annual event will feature the entire South Carolina Corps of Cadets in attendance as the Bulldogs look to avenge a loss to the Keydets earlier in the season in Lexington, Virginia.
Fans can purchase tickets ahead of the game for $5 using the promo code "PTM18" at CitadelSports.com/tickets. The special promotion will expire at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16.
On Monday, Feb. 12 at 11:30 a.m., Baucom will do an interview on Kirkman Broadcasting's
Legg Up hosted by Mike Legg on ESPN Radio 94.7-FM and 910-AM. During the interview, Baucom and Legg will give away five pairs of tickets to listeners.
2018 SOCON BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 SoCon Basketabll Championships held at the U.S. Cellular Center located in Asheville, North Carolina March 1-5, 2018. Ticket prices start at $20 for general admission to a single session. For more information or to order your tickets, call The Citadel ticket office at (843) 953-DOGS (3647) or visit CitadelSports.com and click on the "Tickets" tab.
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