FORT CAMPBELL, KY – The Bethel Wildcats will step out of the regular season Wednesday November 22 to face Austin Peay State University in an exhibition game in the Shaw Fitness Center on the Fort Campbell, Kentucky Military facility. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m.
The game along with several other activities is in recognition of Veterans Day. The University is hosting several events during the month of November in honor of the men and women who have and are serving our country.
This game against the Wildcats will be the first-ever contest involving collegiate basketball programs at Fort Campbell, and it will mark the first APSU home game away from the Dunn Center since that facility opened in 1975.
Bethel Coach Jeff Britt stated, "It's a privilege and honor to be able to play Austin Peay at Fort Campbell. Our country owes our troops a very special thanks. Coming from a military family it means a lot to me personally. We look forward to being a part of this special game."
Seating at Shaw Physical Fitness Center is limited to approximately 1,400 spectators and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free for APSU students and fans, as well as service members and their families.
"This event provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for service members and their families to experience a college basketball game on post," said Lt. Col. Martin L. O'Donnell, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT) spokesperson. "It is also another example of why Fort Campbell is known throughout the Army as the installation of choice."
