First 1,500 fans Thursday receive free Cumberland Insurance Rally Towel

Photo: Steve Copeland from Cumberland Insurance Group (second from left), is joined by Tech staff to show off the Purple Pride Rally Towels. From left are Allison Price, TTU Marketing; Copeland; Women's coach Sytia Meser; and men's coach Mike Sutton.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- The first 1,500 fans into the arena Thursday evening for Tennessee Tech's OVC doubleheader against Eastern Kentucky will receive a free Cumberland Insurance Purple Pride Rally Towel to wave in support of the Golden Eagles.

Fans can also bring the rally towel to the remaining home games in Eblen Center throughout February to receive a free gift at the ticket office.

The Rally Towels are one of several special activities surrounding the games this week, which are crucial to both the women's and men's chances of winning OVC titles. The women's game tips off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men's contest at 7:30. Ticket gates at the arena will open at 4:30 p.m.

For ticket information, call the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center at (931) 372-3940.