SYRACUSE, NY – As part of Syracuse University's year-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Carrier Dome, the school has planned "Dress Like Coach Boeheim Night" for SU's game with Rutgers on Wednesday, February 1. Fans are encouraged to dress in clothing similar to what Coach Boeheim wore when the Dome opened in 1980.
Those who participate in the contest should register at the Syracuse Athletics marketing table in the backcourt area prior to the game. The top five contestants who dress most like Coach Boeheim will be selected and brought out at halftime and presented with a gift pack from the SU Athletics Department.
The Syracuse vs. Rutgers BIG EAST Conference clash is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. For ticket information, contact the Carrier Dome Box Office by calling toll free (888-366-3849) or (315-443-2121). Tickets can be purchased on-line at
www.suathletics.com or at the Box Office during business hours.