Nashville, Tenn. --- The Tennessee State University men and women's basketball teams will hold Big Blue Madness on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Gentry Center.

The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the autograph session beginning at 5:35 p.m.

Fans will get an opportunity to meet the 2012-13 Tiger and Lady Tiger basketball teams as well as new head coaches Travis Williams and Larry Joe Inman.

The event will feature a three-point challenge, dunk contest and a 'Blue and White' scrimmage for each team. There will be live music, including the Aristocrat of Bands and a DJ, as well as performances from the Cheerleaders and Tiger Gems.

There will also be giveaways and promotions throughout the night.

Admission to the event is free.

---tsutigers---