Pride to Attend Francis Marion Basketball Game Tomorrow

Published on February 17, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz News Release


FLORENCE, SC – The Florence Pride, proud members of the ECHL, announced today that the team will be in attendance for tomorrow night's Francis Marion University mens' basketball game at the Smith University Center. The Patriots host Lander University at 7:30 p.m., immediately following the women's game, also against Lander.

The Patriot men lead the Peach Belt Conference's North Division with an 11-1 record. Francis Marion is 21-2 overall this season, and was ranked 15th in last week's NCAA Division II poll.

The Pride players will be introduced to the crowd during halftime of the game. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to get autographs from the players, and also have the chance to win Pride tickets and merchandise.

"The entire team is looking forward to going out to the game tomorrow night," Pride head coach Perry Florio said. "It is great that we have a nationally-ranked team right here in our backyard. They deserve the support of the entire community."

Florence is home for a pair of games this weekend. Saturday night, the Pride host the Florida Everblades at 7:30 p.m. on NASCAR Night presented by Darlington Raceway. During the first intermission, the seventh annual Wiener Dog Nationals takes place on the ice. Fans will have the opportunity to bet for their favorite wiener dog, with all proceeds going to the Florence Humane Society. Sunday, the Pride host the Pensacola Ice Pilots in a 2:30 p.m. matinee. It's another Sunday Kids' Day at the Lion's Den, with tickets for kids 12 and under available for just $2.50, and kids' meals will be available for an additional $2.50.

Tickets for all Pride home games are available at the Florence Civic Center Box Office, or through TicketMaster at (843) 679-9333 or www.ticketmaster.com. The Pride are now accepting season-ticket renewals for the 2004-2005 season. Season-ticket holders can either drop off their application at the Pride office, mail it to 3300 West Radio Drive; Florence, SC 29501, or bring it to a Pride home game, and drop it off at the season-ticket renewal table on the concourse.

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