The Stags defeated Manhattan, 69-44, with more than 3,000 local kids in attendance.
The largest Leo D. Mahoney Arena crowd in the history of ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ Women’s Basketball was on hand on Thursday morning as the Stags hosted their annual Kids’ Day Out game. The boisterous crowd of 3,573 fans – including more than 3,000 local school children – witnessed ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ racing to a 69-44 victory over Manhattan to improve to 14-3 overall and 8-0 in the MAAC.
In addition to the game, the crowd was treated to a “Mascots vs. Teachers” halftime game featuring Lucas the Stag, Blaze from the Connecticut Sun, Storm from the Bridgeport Islanders, Dillon from the Hartford Athletic, and the Chick-fil-A cow.
“What an amazing atmosphere to play in front of 3,500 fans. I think we created some new Stags fans today,” said Head Coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis. “I’m really proud of how our women carry themselves – to be an example and good role models for young boys and girls, to see them be great teammates and celebrate one another.”
¼â½ÐÊÓƵ Women’s Basketball is the MAAC’s last remaining unbeaten team at 8-0. The Stags will travel to Merrimack this Saturday before returning to Mahoney Arena to host in-state conference rival Quinnipiac on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now at ¼â½ÐÊÓƵStags.com/TIX.
