Dec. 15, 2009

EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. - Cougar Basketball fans have more to cheer about with two new holiday promotions just announced.

Santa Claus will be making an appearance to visit with children at SIUE's doubleheader on Sunday. Coach Amanda Levens and the SIUE women's basketball team will welcome the Toledo Rockets at noon followed by Coach Lennox Forrester and the men's team facing the Loyola Ramblers at 2 p.m.

On Dec. 30, general admission seats are available for just $1 for Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Community Appreciation Night as the Cougars take on future Ohio Valley Conference opponent Murray State in a 7 p.m. game.

In keeping with the holiday spirit, fans in area communities can receive the reduced-rate ticket on Dec. 30. "This is one way we can give back and say thank you for the communities' continued support of Cougar Athletics," said SIUE Associate Director of Athletics Todd Garzarelli.

Tickets are available by calling 618-650-2841.

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