If you find yourself having to stay on campus over break, you are not alone. Many students stay for multiple reasons, and it’s not unusual to become extremely bored. Luckily, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams have several games over the break, and students can attend them at no cost.WSU’s winter break starts December 16 and goes through January 7. During that time period, the men’s and women’s teams have a combined total of four games at the Nutter Center.The basketball games at Wright State are fun and enjoyable for a number of reasons:Free AdmissionStudents can attend games for free. Just show your Wright1 card inside gate nine at the Nutter Center to receive not one, but two free tickets. This is helpful because you can bring a friend who doesn’t attend WSU for free.Half Priced FoodFood and basketball are a great mix, and at men’s and women’s basketball games students get 50 percent off at the concession stands by showing their Wright1 card.Winning Basketball TeamsIn the end, you go to a game to see a good team on the court, and WSU is no exception to that. The women’s team returns the majority of last years team that won 13 games in a row, and the men’s team has a lot of new young talent to pair with senior Grant Benzinger, WSU’s all time three point leader. Overall, the teams went a combined 26-6 at home last season, putting their best performance out in front of the home fans.Meeting RowdyRowdy Raider attends all the home games, and he is always willing to take a picture with you. Who wouldn’t want to meet our wil’n mascot?
Whether you come alone or with a friend, the basketball games at WSU are a nice way to relax and enjoy the break without breaking the bank.
