MILWAUKEE - Fan giveaways including youth replica jerseys, bobbleheads and Panther fans flags, as well as theme days featuring Star Wars, the holidays and 90's night highlight the promotional schedule for the 2017-18 Milwaukee men's basketball season.
 
LINK TO FULL PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
 
Other all-fan specials include Taco Thursdays, Panther Value Pack and "3-Point Play" days that keep the excitement going all season long at UWM Panther Arena.
 
Opening night against La Crosse features Panther Pit t-shirts for UWM students and magnet schedules for all fans on Friday, November 10.
 
A week later, the first 500 students in attendance pick up a Panther fan flag, while all fans will get schedule posters. The game against Concordia-St. Paul on November 17 is not only the first contest of the "Black & Gold Shootout", but will also be the debut of the "3-Point Play", allowing fans to purchase $3 soda, $3 popcorn and $3 beer.
 
November 18 against FIU features an all-fan t-shirt giveaway sponsored by Gruber Law Office, as well as $2 hot dogs. T-shirts will be available to the first 3,000 in attendance.
 
The December 2 game against Montana State is the first FOX Sports Wisconsin broadcast of the season, and students can help create a great TV atmosphere courtesy of Adidas shirts and fan wigs.
 
Mark your calendars for December 16 when Loyola comes to town and take part in a Star Wars night at the UWM Panther Arena. It is another FOX Sports Wisconsin broadcast and fans are encouraged to wear costumes. The first 1,000 fans will also be able to pick up a free limited-edition themed bobblehead featuring Pounce Panther.
 
"Holiday Hoops" is the theme December 22, with Santa hats the featured giveaway and a return of the "3-Point Play" for concessions.
 
December 28 against Oakland and January 18 against Northern Kentucky will be "Taco Thursdays", allowing fans to purchase two tacos and a soda for just $5.
 
"Youth Night" against Detroit Mercy December 30 features $5 youth tickets, as well as Panther wristbands to the first 500 youth 12 and under. It's another "Youth Night" January 20 when Wright State comes to town, with the popular UWM youth replica jersey being given away to the first 200 in attendance as well as everyone's favorite – Mascot Day – makes its appearance.
 
The "Back to School Bash" takes place January 25, with replica jerseys and headbands available to the first 500 fans, as well as food and activities for UWM students. It's another FOX Sports Wisconsin broadcast with the famous Milwaukee Brewers Racing Sausages also set to appear.
 
The FOX Sports game against Cleveland State January 27 follows, with $2 hot dogs and $5 loge seats.
 
The campus will be featured January 29, with the game against the Flames also set for "Res Life Night". A tailgate is planned as well as giveaways.
 
For ALL January home games, fans can take advantage of a Buy-One/Get-One-Free ticket offer by bringing a non-perishable food donation. All food collected will be donated to the new UWM Food Pantry benefiting students on campus.
 
Green Bay comes to town February 2 for "90's Night", with 90's hats for the first 500 students and the "3-Point Play" making another appearance.
 
The season also closes with the same concession special against IUPUI February 16.
 
Free pregame food for students is also on the schedule for certain games. This is in addition to no charge for students to attend the game if they present ID at the door.