It's time to get rowdy because Butler's coming to town.
Before the men's basketball team takes the court against Butler at 7 p.m. Friday, the Student Alumni Association will hold the Beat Butler Bash.
"It's a free event for all students, faculty, staff and alumni," Student Alumni President Dan Baker said. "But it's pretty much like a pep rally before the Butler game. We're going to have coach Donlon and we're going to have Dr. Hopkins. And then we also have the Emerald Jazz, the pep band, the cheerleaders, all of them."
Besides hearing from and meeting those guests, students can play corn hole, pride pong and trivia contests to win prizes. Free food, drinks and spirit towels will also be available.
The Beat Butler Bash starts at 4:30 p.m. inside the Nutter Center's McLin Gym and continues until tip off. Students must enter through Gate 9, though admission is free with a Wright1 Card.
Last year, the Student Alumni Assoication hosted a similar event before the Butler game--the Raider Rival Rockout. While 600 students and alumni attended, Baker hopes to build on that accomplishment.
"It was really successful last year; we were really surprised," Baker said. "We really want to get a lot more this year. We're trying to go create large scale events that will really attract students and alumni to go and be proud of Wright State, and create a new tradition."
There will also be a free meet-and-greet at the Bridge Cafe with head coach Billy Donlon, players and the Wright State Athletic Department on Wednesday, Jan. 4.
The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a white "Raider Up" t-shirt.
