Oct. 20, 2009

PHILADELPHIA - The Saint Joseph's men's and women's basketball teams will hold their annual Hawk Walk/Midnight Madness on Thursday, October 22.

The evening will begin at 8 p.m. with food and entertainment in front of Hagan Arena.

The Hawk Walk, which benefits Coaches vs. Cancer, begins at 9 p.m. and will consist of two laps around the perimeter of campus. The first 1,000 walkers to make a donation will receive a Hawk Walk/Midnight Madness t-shirt.

The evening will culminate with Midnight Madness at 10 p.m. in Hagan Arena and will be the first time the SJU student body enters the new arena. The event will consist of the introduction of the men's and women's basketball teams, and an intra-squad scrimmage of the Hawks' men's team. There will be additional games and prizes for SJU students.

The event is sponsored by L.F. Driscoll and there is no charge for admission.