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Oct. 21, 2015
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Active duty, Guard and Reserve military, veterans, and fallen and Gold Star families are now able to apply online for free donated tickets to the Penn State-Eastern Michigan game on Saturday, Dec. 5 as part of the Hoops for the Holidays program.
In its second year, the program honors the commitment and sacrifices of veterans, families and loved ones by providing tickets at no cost to active and retired servicemembers. Penn State supporters, alumni and business donations have graciously made this possible.
Military members and veterans, their families and loved ones can visit https://gopsu.info/PSUH4Hsignup to sign up for free tickets on a first-come, first-served basis to the Dec. 5 game. All active duty, Guard and Reserve military, veterans, and fallen and Gold Star families are eligible to redeem one complimentary ticket for themselves and three additional complimentary seats for immediate family members. Additionally, all qualifying individuals are eligible to purchase up to five additional tickets for a discounted rate of just $10 per person. All sign-ups are simply requests until confirmed via email by Penn State Athletics.
Nearly 1,000 tickets for the Hoops for the Holidays program have been purchased by members of the community and businesses to date. Supporters can still purchase Hoops for the Holidays tickets by visiting, https://gopsu.info/PSUH4Hdonate or calling 1-800-NITTANY, Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets for the Hoops for the Holidays program are just $10 per person. Penn State supporters purchased 2,500 Hoops for the Holidays tickets last year in its inaugural season.
For more information about the Hoops for the Holidays program or to purchase tickets, call 1-800-NITTANY between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Nittany Lions open the 2015-16 campaign at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 vs. VMI in the Bryce Jordan Center. The home schedule features seven non-conference games, including two at historic Rec Hall, and eight Big Ten contests. Season tickets, Big Ten mini plans and single-game tickets for all home games are available from GoPSUsports.com or by calling 1-800-NITTANY.