TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Sycamore Basketball today announced the addition of three more home games which completes the 2018-19 schedule. This brings the total amount of home games for this season to 15, all of which will be played inside Hulman Center. Game times and TV Network designations for all league contests are still be determined and will be announced in early October.
New to the schedule in this announcement is an exhibition contest against Rose-Hulman set for Thursday, November 1 at 7:00 pm (ET) at home. The game will be dubbed The Jim Shaw Classic for a second time after previously being contested between the two teams as part of an exhibition game back in 2016. Jim Shaw was the head coach of Rose-Hulman from 1994-2014 when he compiled a 303-221 career record over 20 years at the helm of the program, including a mark of 82-29 over his final four seasons. His career winning percentage (.578) ranks second in school history.
Coach Shaw passed away on Nov. 10, 2015 as the Wabash Valley lost a legendary figure and a wonderful personality who touched many lives over the years.
Shaw's 20 years at Rose-Hulman included six NCAA Division III Tournament appearances; five regular season conference championships; five conference Coach of the Year awards; four conference tournament titles; and four seasons featuring 20 or more wins. He also served as the men's golf coach for several years and won a pair of league Coach of the Year honors on the links.
Indiana State will also take on McKendree in a contest which is slated for Wednesday, November 14 inside Hulman Center. Tip-off is slated for 7 pm (ET). The final addition to the schedule is Truman State on Saturday, December 8 which will begin at 1 pm (ET). All three of today's announced contests are part of all of the 2018-19 Indiana State Basketball Season Ticket packages which begin as low as $49 and are on sale now at the Hulman Center Box Office.
In non-conference play, the Sycamores open the regular season with a road game at Ball State on Tuesday, November 6. One of the program's oldest rivals, the Cardinals and Sycamores will battle on the hardwood for the 133rd time when they meet up in Muncie. ISU then makes the journey to Green Bay for their second game of the year on Friday, November 9. It will be a matinee as the Sycamores and Phoenix will do battle at 3:30 p.m. (ET). The Sycamores play in Hulman Center on November 14 vs. McKendree and then again on Saturday, November 24 when they host Western Kentucky. It will mark the fourth consecutive year that the Sycamores will face off against the Hilltoppers.
Indiana State travels to San Jose State on November 28 for the Missouri Valley / Mountain West Conference Challenge before returning home to face off against Wright State on Saturday, December 1. ISU remains at home for a return game against North Texas on Wednesday, December 5. The Sycamores and Mean Green battled all the way to overtime last season in Denton, Texas. It will be a three-game homestand as the Sycamores stay at home on December 8 to take on Truman State.
ISU travels to Texas Christian on Sunday, December 16 for a non-bracketed game as part of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamondhead Classic. The Sycamores then travel to Hawaii where they open play in Honolulu against Colorado on December 22 at 3 pm (ET) in a game that will be televised on ESPNU. ISU then will play either UNLV or host Hawaii on December 23 before taking Christmas Eve off and playing their final contest on December 25. All games in Honolulu will be broadcast nationally on the ESPN Family of Networks.
The Sycamores will begin conference play on the road at Loyola on Thursday, January 2. The Ramblers advanced all the way to the Final Four last season as Indiana State proved to be the only team to beat them in Gentile Arena one year ago. ISU opens MVC play at home against Bradley on January 5 and then welcomes Missouri State with new head coach Dana Ford on January 8. It's back to the road on January 12 when the Sycamores travel to in-state rival Evansville before also playing at Northern Iowa on January 16.
Indiana State returns home to face off against Loyola inside Hulman Center on Saturday, January 19. Complete details will be released in early October, but a special reunion is being planned to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sycamores' trip to the 1979 Final Four and National Championship Game. Still the highest rated game in the the history of college basketball, the Sycamores will remember the season went March Went Mad.
ISU hosts Valparaiso on Wednesday, January 23 before rounding out the month at Illinois State (January 27) and Southern Illinois (Jan. 30). The Sycamores then return home to face off against Drake on February 2 for Hall of Fame Weekend and Evansville on February 6. A road trip to Bradley hits the schedule on February 9 before a journey to Valparaiso is set for February 13. The Sycamores finish the year with three of their final five games inside Hulman Center beginning with a home game against Southern Illinois on a day in which we will welcome back all of Basketball Alumni to Hulman Center.
Illinois State comes to visit on February 20 before the Sycamores hit the road again for trips to Missouri State (Feb. 23) and Drake (Feb. 27). Senior Day is set for March 2 when Northern Iowa visits Hulman Center.
The State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament is set for March 7-10 at the Enterprise (formerly Scottrade Center) in St. Louis, Mo.
New this season is the addition of the Flex 5 plan which puts the fan in control! With your Flex 5 purchase, you will receive 5 lower level ticket vouchers redeemable for any game (will not be valid for the home game on January 19). You can use all five for one game or spread them out over the course of the season. Exact seating will be determined at time of redemption. Flex 5 vouchers can be redeemed on game day or throughout the season at Hulman Center during regular business hours.
Here are each of the price points to purchase Indiana State Basketball Season Tickets:
2018-19 INDIANA STATE BASKETBALL TICKET PRICING:
The Sycamore Athletic Fund (SAF) reminds everyone that the donation that is required to purchase season tickets can be designated to any of the sport programs at Indiana State or can be split among several different programs. Donations to Sycamore Athletics directly support our teams, fund improvements for our athletics facilities, and most importantly, encourages our student-athletes to excel in competition and in the classroom. Due to the Tax Code Act of 2017, the donation portion for preferred seating is no longer tax deductible, however, it will still count towards your Varsity Club Membership Level.
The athletic donation that is required to purchase preferred seating season tickets may be spread out with various payment arrangements made with the Sycamore Athletic Fund by calling 812-237-6134. Complimentary parking passes are provided to all Champions' Circle members of the Varsity Club who purchase Indiana State Basketball season tickets. Based on membership level, Champions' Circle members will be provided one (1) or two (2) regular and/or reserved parking passes. All season ticket holders who donate less than $1,500 annually are eligible to purchase a maximum of two (2) Indiana State Basketball Parking Passes. Parking passes are available for $25 each and grant access to several parking areas near Hulman Center.
Additionally, your purchase of Sycamore Basketball season tickets will allow you to purchase the same amount of women's basketball season tickets at a 50 percent discount off regular price.
As always, the season culminates in St. Louis for Arch Madness. When purchasing season tickets, fans may choose to add on tickets to the Missouri Valley Conference Basketball Tournament for a discounted rate of $155. Arch Madness will be held March 7-10, 2019 at the Enterprise Center. Once again, the team hotel is the Hilton Downtown (400 Olive St.). You may call 314-436-0002 to request rooms in the MVC Indiana State Fan Block.
The Sycamores Kids Club returns again in 2018-19 and any child younger than the age of entering 8th grade may sign up for just $15. A membership includes one complimentary ticket to all regular season home football, basketball, women's basketball and baseball games plus other great experiences. Those interested in signing up can find a registration form on GoSycamores.com or by visiting the Hulman Center Box Office. Sycamores Kids Club complimentary seats will be subject to restrictions from certain locations at Indiana State venues.
Finally, any fan or business owner that would like to rent the Sycamore Basketball Party Deck at Hulman Center may contract the SAF at 812-237-6134.The full deck includes VIP access for 5 Additionally, your purchase of Sycamore Basketball season tickets will allow you to purchase the same amount of women's basketball season tickets at a 50 percent discount off regular price. 60 guests and costs $800, while the half deck seats 30 guests and costs $500. Custom food and drink menus are available through Sodexo Catering Services.
Those wishing to purchase season tickets should contact the Hulman Center Ticket Office during normal business hours or by phone at 1-877-ISU-TIXS. Renewal packages have already been sent via U.S. Mail to all basketball season ticket holders from last season. Ticket information and the ability to purchase season tickets and renew Varsity Club memberships can be found online at GoSycamores.com.
