Gamecock Basketball is coming to a "galaxy far, far away." With a little over a month to go until the release of the latest movie in Disney's Star Wars cannon films, South Carolina is inviting fans to join in on the fun as both Gamecock basketball teams take on out of conference foes.
From USC Media Relations
The University of South Carolina Athletics Department has teamed up with Lucasfilms to host two "Star Wars-"themed game days at Colonial Life Arena, it was announced on Tuesday. The first contest will be when the Carolina women host Duke on Dec. 3 (noon), and the second contest will be when the Gamecock men's squad hosts Coastal Carolina on Dec. 9 (noon).
At the games, there will be co-branded Gamecock and "Star Wars" merchandise for sale, limited edition rally towels, and on-court promotions and games. Fans are also invited to dress up in their favorite "Star Wars" character costumes (no masks or props please), for the matchups.
A special ticket promotion is also available for each contest, as a single-game ticket for each game is just $8 (in the upper deck). Fans who are not season ticket holders, can purchase tickets for both contests at the Carolina box office at Colonial Life Arena, or by calling 1-800-4SC-FANS, or online at gamecocksonline.com/tickets.
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