2018 Langston University Basketball Homecoming Agenda
The Langston University athletic department would like to welcome all current and former faculty, staff, student-athletes, coaches and athletic personnel to this year’s basketball homecoming!
This year’s basketball homecoming includes a fun-filled weekend beginning with the C. F. Gayles Endowment Reception, the annual Basketball Lettermen’s Parade of Decades and back to back action with the Langston University women’s and men’s basketball team taking on the Huston-Tillotson Rams of Austin, Texas. Reserve Saturday, February 10, 2018 on your calendars and find your way back home. To purchase tickets to the homecoming basketball game click here.
We eagerly await everyone’s arrival! If you have any questions or for more information please contact the athletic office at 405.466.3262.
It’s a great day to be a LION!
Donnita Rogers
Director of Athletics: Langston University
Saturday, Feb. 10
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm : Basketball Letterman Reception
Hosted at ZIp Gayles Fieldhouse Atrium
4:00 PM - 9:00 pm : Vendor Row opens to public
5:30 PM : Women's Basketball vs Huston-Tillotson
End of First Quarter - Alumni Cheerleaders
Halftime Entertainment - Parade of Decades, Alumni Cheerleaders, Current Cheer Squad
Line up in the east hallway of the fieldhouse. Cheerleaders are introduces by decades and will walk to center court when their decade is called for a picture as a group. One large group picture will be taken after all introductions.
End of Third Quarter - Alumni Cheerleaders
7:30 PM : Men's Basketball vs Huston-Tillotson
Halftime Entertainment - Parade of Decades
This is the time when all former lettermen line up in the east hallway of the fieldhouse. Lettermen are introduced by decades. All those that played in the 1950s will walk to center court for a photo together followed by the 1960s and all of the succeeding decades. One large photo of all letterman will be taken at the end of the procession of decades.
30 minutes Post Game - Greek Roll Call - "Old School Stroll"
(Tennis shoes ONLY - Out of Bounds area ONLY)
Recommended Hotel
The brand new Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton located off of I-35 North and Exit #157 in Guthrie, OK. Book NOW at the link provided here.
Dining Options
Gages Steak House, Katie's Diner, Roma's Italian Restaurant, Stable's, Taco Bueno and much more.
Letterman Reception Tickets - $10
Fajita Bar
Coaches' Circle - introduction of former men's and women's basketball coaches and head trainers
Introduction of the Zip Gayles Endownment Board
Alumni Cheer
Presentation of the LU Outstanding Basketball Letterman Awards
Game Day Ticket Sales - Langston vs Huston-Tillotson
Adults - $10 / $7 (Alumni Association, Letterman Club, Orange & Blue Booster Club Members with membership card. Registered letterman must show ID and sign letterman list.)
Students with a Valid ID/Children - $5
Langston Students with current validation sticker - FREE
Vendor Table Registration - $50
(Price includes 1 8ft table and two chairs)
Call 405.466.3262 for more information about vendor spaces
Email lacorbitt@langston.edu
To RSVP please email the Athletic Department at lacorbitt@langston.edu or call at 405.466.3262. When you RSVP, please provide any food allergies. Please RSVP by Friday, February 2nd by 5:00 p.m.
