Black and Gold game draws crowd
By Laura Chapuis

More than 6000 fans, alumni, family members, and students filled Mizzou Arena on Oct. 21, 2005 for the Black and Gold basketball game. Autographs, a slam-dunk contest, and two scrimmages were included in the night’s events.

The event began at 7 p.m. with MU basketball players signing autographs and taking pictures with many excited fans.

Following the autographs, around 7:45 p.m. two lucky fans were given the chance to compete for a chance to win $10,000. Each fan was given 60 seconds to shoot a lay-up, a free throw, and a three point shot. The winner then moved onto the next round and was given a chance to shoot a half court shot at half-time of the Black and Gold game.

For the first of the two scrimmages, members of the Q106.1 and ABC-17 staffs played a game of basketball against one another. The members put on a great show, while being quite entertaining.

Next came the Mizzou Hang-Time Slam Dunk Contest sponsored by Q106.1. Four members of the team entertained the crowd with a variety of dunks. These players were paired up with a Q106.1 listener, who then had the chance to win a contest if their partner won the dunk contest. Marshall Brown, a sophomore forward, from Austin, TX. came out on top becoming the slam dunk champion.

Finally the main event began with the Black and Gold scrimmage. The MU basketball team was split into two teams who played half a game against each other. The purpose of this event is to get fans excited about the upcoming season and to give everyone a chance to see the team before the season begins.

“It looked like we have some great athletes and leaders. With the proper coaching, and if the players believe they can do good, I think we will have a good season, no doubt,” said Micah Thieman, a freshman Plant Science major.

Throughout the evening, Marching Mizzou also entertained the crowd with a percussion ensemble on the court; along with many more fight songs. The Mizzou cheerleaders and the Golden Girls also made appearances.

The evening ended with the half court shot attempt for $10,000, which was narrowly missed.

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