Oct. 1, 2007

Texas A&M International University men's and women's basketball will kickoff the 2007-08 season with a Dustdevil Midnight Madness celebration at the TAMIU Kinesiology and Convocation Building on Sunday, Oct. 14. The event will be open to the public with no admission charged. The event will start at 8 p.m.

Fans will be invited to participate in an evening that will that consist of a 3-on- 3 basketball tournament, 3-point competition and live entertainment. The highlight of fan involvement will be the selection of one lucky attendant to participate in a 30-second shooting contest for a $10,000 cash prize.

Fans will get a preview of Dustdevil basketball when the men's and women's basketball players battle against each other in a 3-point Shootout. TAMIU's men will compete in a high flying slam dunk contest. Both Dustdevil basketball teams will show their skills in a short scrimmage game.

Come and enjoy free pizza, prizes, and meet your 2007-2008 TAMIU basketball teams. For more information contact assistant sports information director Trey Austin at 956.326.3007 during normal business hours.