EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The unofficial start to basketball season at the University of Evansville will be on Thursday, October 27 as Hoopfest will be held at the Ford Center. 
 
Admission to Hoopfest is free and features the Purple Aces men's and women's basketball teams.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the event getting underway at 7:00 p.m.  A full slate of action will be on tap including: player introductions, a 3-point challenge, intra-squad scrimmages, player autographs and much more.
 
A free Aces Hoopfest t-shirt will be given away to the first 1,000 people, courtesy of Heritage Federal Credit Union.  Fans can also enjoy $1 soft drinks and popcorn as well as $2 hot dogs.
 
This will also be the first chance for season ticket holders to pick up their new season ticket boxes for the 2016-17 season.  Boxes will be given out in the main lobby of the Ford Center.  UE ticket officials will be on hand for Aces fans wishing to inquire about ticket options.
 

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