Feb. 25, 2011
NORMAL, Ill. -
The Illinois State Athletics Department will host its annual `Redbird Rally' in St. Louis at the Millenium Hotel prior to the Redbird men's basketball team's first game at the 2011 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, March 3-6, at the Scottrade Center.
The event will take place Thursday, March 3rd, in the Millennium Hotel lobby from 3-4:30 p.m. prior to the Redbirds' game against Southern Illinois. There is no cost to attend the event and food may be purchased at the hotel bar (Martini's Lounge). Three complimentary drink tickets per hotel room will be provided to fans staying at the Millenium Hotel.
"We are excited to host our annual pre-game event at the Millennium Hotel again," ISU Associate Athletics Director for Development Doug Banks said. "Redbird Rally is a great event that allows the Redbird nation to get energized about Illinois State's first game of the MVC tournament, as well as actually help send the team off as they depart the team hotel for their game against the Salukis."
The Millennium Hotel, the official home for Illinois State during the tournament, will also be the site of team send-offs and welcome-backs. The first welcome back will take place from 9-10 p.m. on March 3rd following the conclusion of the game with the Salukis. Fans are encouraged to meet in the lobby approximately 30 minutes after the game is completed to welcome back the team. The remaining team send-offs and welcome back events will be contingent on the team's advancement in the tournament.
For up-to-date information, visit the Redbird Athletics table located in the Millenium Hotel Lobby during the duration of the tournament.
Information regarding the Redbird Rally at the 2011 women's MVC tournament (March 10-13 in St. Charles) will be released next week.
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