NORMAL, Ill. – Back by popular demand, the Illinois State women's basketball team will host SIUE on Monday, Dec. 16 and Jackson State on Thursday, Dec. 19 for Education Days at Redbird Arena. Tip-off for both games will take place at 11 a.m.
Many local elementary schools will be in attendance to support the Redbirds, with fun and educational in-game promotions in place. Monday's halftime entertainment will be Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act with Simon Sez scheduled for Thursday.
Over 1,500 students and chaperones are expected at each contest.
The team has spent the past week visiting schools and getting to know some of their young fans, prior to the games.
For both games, schools will be dropping off at the circle drive north of the arena. Season ticket holders and general public are encouraged to use the East Entrance to avoid high traffic as students come through the North Entrance.
Public seating will be available in sections 101-108 on Monday and in sections 103-106 on Thursday.
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