Xavier University Athletics

Musketeer Madness Presented by Wing Eyecare Set for Friday, Oct. 18
10.01.19 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
Fan fest begins at 5:30 p.m. on the Cintas Center plaza, followed by team introductions at 7 p.m.
CINCINNATI - Xavier Athletics' annual Musketeer Madness event, presented by Wing Eyecare, is set for Friday, October 18 at Cintas Center.
The event is a chance for fans to get a first-look at the men's and women's basketball teams as the Musketeers gear up for the 2019-20 hoops season.
The event is FREE to the public and features a Fan Fest on the plaza in front of Cintas Center, starting at 5:30 p.m.
As part of Fan Fest, both the men's and women's basketball teams will be signing autographs from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Other activities on the Cintas Center plaza will include inflatable games for kids, corn hole, and more!
The madness will continue inside Cintas Center at 7:00 p.m. The 2019-20 X-Shirt will be revealed, followed by team introductions and competitions.
The Xavier pep band, cheerleaders and dance team will also be on hand to help kick off the season – which coincides with XU's annual Family Weekend.
The first 1,500 fans and 500 students in attendance will receive an exclusive Musketeer Madness presented by Wing Eyecare t-shirt.
The 2019-20 "X-Shirt" will be available for purchase for $20 on the concourse near the Xavier University All For One Shop inside Cintas Center.
During Musketeer Madness ONLY, Xavier students with valid ALL Cards can purchase the 2019-20 X-Shirt for a $4 discount.
This year, a portion of each sale will be donated to Lydia's House whose mission is to provide safe, stable and supportive housing for women and children in crisis. To learn more about Lydia's House, visit stlydiashouse.org.
Ticket packages for men's basketball are on sale now. Very limited season ticket options for all 18 home men's basketball games at Cintas Center are still available, including some premium lower level seats. Four and six-game mini-packs are also available, starting at just $99.
Women's basketball season tickets are also available starting at just $60 for all 14 women's basketball games at Cintas Center. Can't make all 14 home games? Create your own custom four-game mini-pack for just $20.
Click here to learn more or call the Xavier Athletics Ticket Office at 513-745-3411 ext. 7.
Kids in grades 8 and under will also have the chance to join the Junior Musketeers Kids Club presented by Raising Canes at Musketeer Madness! For just $25, membership includes an exclusive t-shirt, drawstring bag, free admission to most Xavier Athletics events and much more. Click here to learn more and sign up today!
The event is a chance for fans to get a first-look at the men's and women's basketball teams as the Musketeers gear up for the 2019-20 hoops season.
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FAN FEST |
The event is FREE to the public and features a Fan Fest on the plaza in front of Cintas Center, starting at 5:30 p.m.
As part of Fan Fest, both the men's and women's basketball teams will be signing autographs from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Other activities on the Cintas Center plaza will include inflatable games for kids, corn hole, and more!
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THE EVENT |
The madness will continue inside Cintas Center at 7:00 p.m. The 2019-20 X-Shirt will be revealed, followed by team introductions and competitions.
The Xavier pep band, cheerleaders and dance team will also be on hand to help kick off the season – which coincides with XU's annual Family Weekend.
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FAN GIVEAWAY |
The first 1,500 fans and 500 students in attendance will receive an exclusive Musketeer Madness presented by Wing Eyecare t-shirt.
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THE X-SHIRT |
The 2019-20 "X-Shirt" will be available for purchase for $20 on the concourse near the Xavier University All For One Shop inside Cintas Center.
During Musketeer Madness ONLY, Xavier students with valid ALL Cards can purchase the 2019-20 X-Shirt for a $4 discount.
This year, a portion of each sale will be donated to Lydia's House whose mission is to provide safe, stable and supportive housing for women and children in crisis. To learn more about Lydia's House, visit stlydiashouse.org.
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TICKET INFORMATION |
Ticket packages for men's basketball are on sale now. Very limited season ticket options for all 18 home men's basketball games at Cintas Center are still available, including some premium lower level seats. Four and six-game mini-packs are also available, starting at just $99.
Women's basketball season tickets are also available starting at just $60 for all 14 women's basketball games at Cintas Center. Can't make all 14 home games? Create your own custom four-game mini-pack for just $20.
Click here to learn more or call the Xavier Athletics Ticket Office at 513-745-3411 ext. 7.
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JUNIOR MUSKETEERS |
Kids in grades 8 and under will also have the chance to join the Junior Musketeers Kids Club presented by Raising Canes at Musketeer Madness! For just $25, membership includes an exclusive t-shirt, drawstring bag, free admission to most Xavier Athletics events and much more. Click here to learn more and sign up today!
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