CHARLESTON, S.C. – On Saturday, Oct. 12, fans of The Citadel men's basketball team will have an opportunity to meet and interact with the 2019-20 team and coaches. The annual Meet the Bulldogs Presented by Mountain Dew and Ashley Furniture will take place as part of the football game versus Western Carolina at Johnson Hagood Stadium.

The event will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. on the plaza near Gate 2 just outside of the football stadium and is free to the public. Fans do not need a football game ticket to attend.

The event will include introductions of the team and staff, a performance by The Citadel cheerleading team, a three-point shot demonstration, fun mini games with prizes, a DJ, free posters for autographs and more.

The 2019-20 season gets underway on Saturday, Nov. 9, with a home game against UNC Asheville. The home schedule also features non-conference games against Campbell (Nov. 16), Brevard (Nov. 26), Carver (Dec. 7) and Piedmont (Dec. 10).

Last season, the Bulldogs raced out to a 9-2 record in the first 11 games, setting a program record, including rattling off seven straight wins. Included in that stretch were thrillers on the road at James Madison and South Florida. The Bulldogs finished the season with an 8-7 record at home, marking the first .500 or better home record since the 2016-17 team went 8-8 at home. It was the first time since the 2014-15 season that a team has finished above .500 at home.

The 2018-19 Bulldogs went 8-3 in games against non-SoCon teams, marking the best out-of-conference record since the 2001-02 team also went 8-3 prior to opening up SoCon play.

During the season, the Bulldogs set 10 single-game program records, and the 'Dogs ended the year atop the SoCon standings in three statistical categories and in the top five in the conference in five others.

The Bulldogs return eight letterwinners from last season and will welcome eight newcomers into the fold.

SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
Season tickets for the 2019-20 Citadel basketball season are now on sale and start at just $150 for all 14 home games, with courtside seats available for $340.

New for this year, each season ticket order will include two undated vouchers that season ticket holders can use to bring a friend to a game. Season tickets for young alumni (graduation years of 2015-19) will also be available for only $90. More information can be found at citadelsports.com/tickets or by calling The Citadel Athletics Ticket Office at (843) 953-DOGS (3647).

Fans attending ticketed athletic events at The Citadel this year are reminded of the new clear bag policy that has been implemented. Under the policy, fans will be allowed to bring with them a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag that does not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, or a one-gallon plastic bag (such as Ziploc or Hefty bags). The bags may have a logo on one side that is no larger than 4.5 inches by 3.4 inches. Bags carrying a properly sized logo of other teams or venues are permitted. For more information, please click HERE.

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Membership in The Citadel Brigadier Foundation is open to alumni and friends of The Citadel who are interested in supporting Bulldog athletics. By joining, you provide annual charitable contributions that fund scholarships for cadet-student-athletes. Supporters interested in joining TCBF or for more information, please click HERE.

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