University of Memphis women's basketball head coach Melissa McFerrin appeared on FOX13's Good Morning Memphis today.
McFerrin talked about the Fastbreak Club's annual benefit for
the team, the Heels and Hoops Gala presented by Evolve Bank & Trust
on Saturday night as well as the team's upcoming season.
The Tigers play an exhibition against Rhodes College on November 3
before starting the season at home against Grambling State on November 9
in the Preseason WNIT.
The Heels and Hoops Gala is scheduled for Saturday, October 27th
at the Holiday Inn on the University of Memphis campus. The event will
begin at 7:30 p.m. and entertainment will be provided by The Fabulous
Steeler Band. Activities for the evening include a silent wine auction,
door prizes and a skit performed by the women's basketball players.
Tickets for the event can be Purchased Online Here
. Tickets are $100 per person (or $50 per person for Fast Break Club
members), or a table for 10 can be purchased for $1,000. Proceeds from
the evening benefits the University of Memphis women's basketball
program.
Previous proceeds paid for the team's trip to Italy in August of
2011 and have assisted in the renovation of the locker room area in the
Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Future proceeds will assist with the phase two
renovations in the Elma Roane Fieldhouse's strength and conditioning and
athletic training facilities, which will begin this fall.
For more information on the event, please contact the women's basketball office at 901-678-4532.
October 6, 2018 - High School Session
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