Penn State Men's Basketball has announced a "Schuylkill County Day" for one of their games in December.
On Tuesday, Penn State announced the Men's Basketball team's promotional schedule which includes a day to recognize the roots of their head Coach Mike Rhoades.
Coach Rhoades, a proud native of Mahanoy City and Schuylkill County, took the helm in March,
On Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, when the team faces off against Bucknell at home, they will also hold a "Schuylkill County Day".
A special promo code will be available for the game for local businesses, schools, and residents of Schuylkill County. We will share the code once it is available.
Single game tickets for the season can be purchased now at:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/penn-state-nittany-lion-basketball-tickets/artist/848407
Other promotional games scheduled are:
- Nov. 6 vs. Delaware State – Season Opener
- Nov. 10 vs. Lehigh – Military Appreciation
- Dec. 2 vs. Bucknell – Schuylkill County Day (An ode to Mahanoy City, Pa. native head coach Mike Rhoades)
- Dec. 9 vs. Ohio State – Big Ten Home Opener - Student shirt giveaway
- Dec. 21 vs. Le Moyne – Kids under 12 get in free
- Dec. 29 vs. Rider – Kids under 12 get in free
- Jan. 7 vs. Michigan – The Palestra Game - Wear White
- Jan. 10 vs. Northwestern – Student Org Night, Centre County Night Head coach Mike Rhoades will make a monetary donation to the student organization with the most attendees.
- Jan. 27 vs. Minnesota – THON Game - Student shirt giveaway
- Feb. 8 vs. Iowa – Faculty & Staff Appreciation
- Feb. 21 vs. Illinois – Return to Rec - Wear White
- Feb. 24 vs. Indiana – Coaches vs. Cancer Game, Alumni Day
- March 10 vs. Maryland – Senior Day Presented by the Penn State Alumni Association and Team Ream Day