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Dig Pink, Military Appreciation Day on Tap at Weekend Volleyball Matches

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Numerous promotions and activities benefitting worthy causes will take place this weekend at Reed Arena as the Texas A&M volleyball team plays host to the Alabama Crimson Tide, Friday at 6:30 p.m., and then returns to the court on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. to face Mississippi State.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Numerous promotions and activities benefitting worthy causes will take place this weekend at Reed Arena as the Texas A&M volleyball team plays host to the Alabama Crimson Tide, Friday at 6:30 p.m., and then returns to the court on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. to face Mississippi State.
 
In conjunction with October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, A&M's annual "Dig Pink" match will be Friday, and anyone wearing pink to the match can purchase a ticket for only $3. In addition, the first 250 fans will receive a free Dig Pink T-shirt.
 
There also will be a silent auction held on the concourse to benefit the Side-Out Foundation, which awards grants to medical research organizations and entities dedicated to providing patient services to breast cancer patients and their families. Items up for auction include team autographed memorabilia, football tickets to the Texas A&M-South Carolina game, tickets to the men's basketball game against Baylor and more.
 
Come early on Friday and join Aggie volleyball head coach Laurie Corbelli for "Chalk Talk" beginning 40 minutes prior to the match in the volleyball practice gym. Coach Corbelli will preview the weekend matches and discuss how the team is progressing as it nears the halfway point of the SEC season.
 
Throughout the match, fans will have a chance to win free Rudy's, Jason's Deli and Whataburger items, and Yell Leaders will throw "Ace" T-shirts into the crowd whenever A&M serves an ace.
 
On Sunday, the Aggies will celebrate Military Appreciation Day. All active or retired military personnel receive free admission. The free tickets can be claimed at: http://12mf.info/?5ZdBnm with promo code: MILITARY!
 
In addition, the first 250 fans in attendance will receive a free Texas A&M camo drawstring bag.
 
Every Sunday is "Funday" at Reed Arena. Up to four kids are admitted free with the purchase of one regular-priced adult ticket for that day's match. Also take advantage of the free "Kids' Court" at the volleyball practice gym prior to first serve. Activities include arts and crafts, games, volleyball and more.
 
Any student with a 12th Man Sports Pass is admitted free to every home match.
 
Texas A&M is 10-6 on the year and in a four-way tie for third place in the SEC with a 3-2 record.
 
Complete details of the upcoming promotions and activities are as follows:
 
Friday vs. Alabama, 6:30 p.m.
  • Dig Pink:  Fans wearing pink will be admitted for only $3;
  • Free T-Shirt: Free Dig Pink T-shirts will be given to the first 250 fans;
  • Chalk Talk: Arrive early for a free pre-match chalk talk with Aggie volleyball head coach Laurie Corbelli in the volleyball practice gym 40 minutes before the start of the match. Coach Corbelli will go over the team's game plan against Alabama, as well as discuss how the team is progressing as it nears the halfway point of the SEC season;
  • Silent Auction (on the concourse): Items include team autographed memorabilia, tickets to the Texas A&M-South Carolina football game, tickets to the A&M men's basketball game against Baylor, as well as other Aggie gear. Proceeds benefit the Side-Out foundation;
  • Rudy's Jason's Deli, Whataburger, Ace shirts and more: Throughout the match fans will get the chance to win free Rudy's, Jason's Deli and Whataburger items, and more. And for every ace A&M serves, Yell Leaders will throw an "ACE" shirt to a lucky fan.
 
Sunday vs. Mississippi State, 1:30 p.m.
  • Military Appreciation Day: All active or retired military personnel receive free admission. The free tickets can be claimed at: http://12mf.info/?5ZdBnm with promo code: MILITARY!
  • Camo bags: Free Texas A&M volleyball camo drawstring bags to the first 250 fans;
  • Sunday Funday: Up to four kids are admitted free with the purchase of one regular-priced adult ticket;
  • Kids' Court:  arts and crafts, games and volleyball at the volleyball practice gym prior to first serve.
 
All home matches:
  • Any student with a 12th Man Sports Pass is admitted free to every home match.
 
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M volleyball. Aggie fans also can keep up to date with the A&M volleyball team on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram by following @AggieVolleyball.