GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — Tusculum University will host Bluefield State University this Thursday night at the Niswonger Sports Complex and Pioneer Field. Kick-off is at 6 p.m. (ET) with gates opening at 4:30 p.m. (ET). This week’s game sponsor is Davy Crockett TA Travel Center. This week’s game theme is Black Out as all fans are asked to wear their Tusculum Black to support the Pioneers.
Free Black Out T-Shirts will be distributed to fans as they enter Pioneer Field (while supplies last).
WHAT’S HAPPENING AND WHEN?
2:00 PM – Tailgate Areas and Parking Lots OPEN
3:50 PM – Cheerleading Performance – Quad Area in front of the Niswonger Student Commons
3:55 PM – PIONEER WALK (route from the Niswonger Student Commons, down Pioneer Way and turn at service road between Pioneer Field and Nichols Tennis Complex).
4:00 PM – Pioneer Club Tailgate begins at the corner of Shiloh Road and Pioneer Way.
4:30 PM – Stadium Gates Open | Concession Stands Open | Black Out T-Shirt Giveaway (first 200 fans)
6:00 PM – Kickoff (Tusculum vs Bluefield State)
PROMOTIONS DURING THE GAME
End of 1st Qtr – Old Oak Field Goal Challenge
Halftime – Texas Roadhouse Halftime Challenge
Halftime – Smoothie King Run
End of 3rd Qtr – Name That Tune
3rd Qtr Media Timeout – Zaxby’s Fan of the Game
CHEERLEADING PERFORMANCE PRIOR TO PIONEER WALK – The cheer team is planning to perform prior to the Pioneer Walk in the Quad located in front of the Niswonger Student Commons at 3:50pm. It will be a brief 2-3 minute performance that will lead straight into the Pioneer Walk. We would love to invite any and all fans in attendance to join us for the performance and the Pioneer Walk.
PIONEER WALK – Come out and welcome the Tusculum football team at 3:55 p.m. as they make their way from the Niswonger Student Commons, down Pioneer Way, cross Shiloh Road and turn right onto service road between Pioneer Field and the Nichols Tennis Complex.
TICKETS: Fans may purchase tickets on-line through HomeTown Ticketing on the Tusculum Athletic web site at: www.TusculumPioneers.com/Tickets.
All ticket purchases (on-line and in-person) are CREDIT CARD ONLY. Cash WILL NOT be accepted at the gate. Gates open this Thursday afternon at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Admission for Tusculum home football games is $15 for all entrants. Admission is $10 for adults 65 and older and for children ages 6-12. Children 5 and under will be admitted free.
Tusculum students will be admitted free and valid Tusculum ID is required.
Spectators using HomeTown Ticketing can choose to print tickets at home or use mobile entry tickets at the gate.
PARKING: Parking for Tusculum football games is FREE and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Tusculum fans are asked to utilize the main stadium parking lot behind Pioneer Field and Pioneer Park as well as other available parking lots on campus. (TUSCULUM FAN PARKING MAP)
VISITING FANS are asked to utilize the South parking lot by the Indoor Practice Facility. Visiting fans will have easier access to the South Entrance and the visiting grandstand area. (VISITING FAN PARKING MAP)
Fans are asked to utilize the clearly marked spots in the parking lot. Parking is not permitted at curbside or in grass areas.
CLEAR BAG POLICY: Tusculum University requests all fans and spectators to carry their belongings in clear bags as an added safety precaution for all football home games. Fans are also encouraged to bring their own clear bags.
PROHIBITED ITEMS: Umbrellas are not allowed to be used inside the stadium. Artificial noise makers such as whistles and air horns are NOT PERMITTED.
PET POLICY: Pets are NOT allowed at Tusculum University Athletic events and this includes Pioneer football games. Please leave your pets at home. Only medically approved service animals are allowed. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Emotional Support Animals are not considered service animals. Please leave your pets at home.
TUSCULUM CAMPUS STORE: Pick up your Tusculum apparel and gear at the Campus Store, located in the Niswonger Student Commons and will be open Thursday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Campus Store at Pioneer Field will be open from 4:30 p.m. and will remain open until after halftime. The Campus Store at Pioneer Field will be located on the stadium concourse. Visit the Campus Store on-line at: https://go.tusculum.edu/bookstore
