Oct. 27, 2004

SAN MARCOS - Tori Talbert scored 10 points and had nine rebounds while Josh Naylor was 4-for-4 from three-point range and finished with 12 points as Texas State University celebrated the beginning of the basketball season with Baskets, Burgers & Bobcats in Strahan Coliseum Wednesday.

The women's team scrimmaged for 15 minutes with the Maroon squad playing the White team to a 20-20 tie. The men's Gold team defeated the Maroon 35-28 in a 20-minute scrimmage to cap the evening. In addition to player introductions and the two scrimmages, the evening included performances by the Strutters, Texas State's cheerleaders and the Bobcat Band.

Activities also included three-on-three tournaments and a dunking contest for students as well as free food for fans attending.

"This was awesome," said Texas State women's basketball coach Suzanne Fox. "The fans seemed to have a great time and a lot of people in the community pitched in to provide free food and prizes and make the night a success."

"This night was for our fans," added Bobcat men's coach Dennis Nutt. "The atmosphere was unbelievable."

Brad Brickens scored 10 points, had three rebounds and three assists for the winning Gold team in the men's scrimmage while Lance Burroughs and newcomer Roderick Adams had eight points apiece for the Gold.

Tiffany Cook scored six points for the Women's White Team while Ashley Riley had six points and three rebounds and Tamara Thompson had four points and four rebounds for the Maroon.

The Texas State men opens their season Nov. 19 at Texas before playing host to St. Edward's Nov. 23 in their home opener. The women open on the road Nov. 19 at Oral Roberts and their first home game will be against Cleveland State in the first round of the CenturyTel Bobcat Classic on Nov. 26.

For information on season tickets, contact the Texas State Athletic Ticket Office at 245-2272 or 1-800-798-CATS.