Veterans, current service members enjoy free admission to Timberwolves vs. Bears double-header on Veterans Day
NCMC Athletics and the men’s and women’s basketball teams will honor veterans and active-duty military on Monday, November 11, when the Timberwolves face the Mott Community College Bears at 5:30 p.m. at Petoskey Plastics Arena.
Veterans and active-duty military will receive free admission to NCMC’S third annual Military Appreciation Games. All Timberwolf players will be wearing special warmups to honor past and present service members.
“One of the goals of our athletic program is developing student-athletes who are leaders on our campus and in our community, and gratitude is an important leadership quality,” said Athletic Director Ashley Antonishen. “Our Military Appreciation Games are a small but sincere gesture of gratitude and appreciation for our veterans and military service members.”
Antonishen added that themed games like the Military Appreciation Games and the Hunger Games — which collected more than 400 pounds of food for the Campus Cupboard student food pantry last year — are important to players and coaches. Women’s basketball head coach Michael Glass, in his first season with the Timberwolves, agrees.
“Our team is honored to be part of this special event. It’s bigger than basketball; it’s about coming together to recognize and celebrate the service and sacrifices of those who protect our freedoms,” Glass said.
The women tip off against Mott at 5:30 p.m. Men’s tip-off follows at 7:30 p.m. For the latest NCMC Athletics news and event livestreams, visit www.ncmctimberwolves.com.