Feb. 9, 2009

UMass Lowell will host Blue Fan Group night in conjunction with Tuesday night's women and men's basketball games against Stonehill College at the Costello Athletic Center.

The women's game will tip off at 5:30 while the men's tilt will follow at 7:30.

Students are encouraged to dress head-to-toe in blue, the official color of UMass Lowell Athletics, while the games will feature several promotions and giveaways.

The River Hawk women (8-14, 5-12 in the Northeast-10 Conference) are fresh off an 81-69 victory at Merrimack Saturday, and look to defeat No. 11 Stonehill for the second time this season in an effort to qualify for the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament.

UMass Lowell stunned the Skyhawks, 75-73, on Nov. 25 in Easton. Stonehill (17-5, 12-5 in the NE-10) is currently in second place in the NE-10.

The UMass Lowell men (18-4, 13-4 NE-10) also look to complete the sweep, having defeated the Skyhawks, 66-49, on Nov. 25. The River Hawks have won 14 of their last 15 games and are coming off a 77-72 win at Merrimack Saturday.

UMass Lowell and Stonehill (17-5, 12-5) currently sit second and third, respectively, in the latest NE-10 standings.

Among the promotions for Tuesday's game is a $10,000 Shootout, in which selected fans will attempt to make a layup, free throw, 3-point shot and half-court shot within a 30-second window.

Additionally, raffles will take place throughout the games, with $100 gift cards presented to the winners.

Free pizza will be given to the first 100 entrants while blue rally towels will be distributed to those sitting in the student section.

The UMass Lowell Pep Band will also perform during breaks.