WILBERFORCE -- Two of Greene County's top college athletic programs will take to the hardwood on Thursday, Jan. 21 when Central State University hosts Cedarville University in the Inaugural Greene County Appreciation Night. The players, coaches and administrators from both schools invite the entire Greene County Community to come enjoy a great night of college basketball between two teams separated by just 4.9 miles.

Special guests include Xenia Mayor Marsha Bayless and Greene County Commissioner Alan Anderson. Mayor Bayless will serve as one of CSU's honorary coaches. Commissioner Anderson will recognize both Central State and Cedarville for the important role each institution plays in the community during a ceremony at halftime.

"It should be a great game and we are looking forward to having Mayor Bayless and Commissioner Anderson in attendance," said Central State Head Coach Joseph Price. "The Central State - Cedarville game is always a date we circle on our schedule and put special emphasis on. Coach Estepp will bring in a very talented and well-coached Cedarville team and we are looking forward to showcasing two great schools from Greene County in what will be a tremendous night for the entire community."

Central State will offer $1 tickets to all employees of Greene County and the City of Xenia when they present a valid employee ID at the CSU ticket booth. In addition to the intriguing game between CSU and CU, the renowned Invincible Marching Marauders and CSU cheerleaders will be in attendance to promote a great in-game atmosphere throughout the evening.

Central State and Cedarville tip-off the action at 7:30 pm in Beacom/Lewis Gymnasium.

For ticket information and additional details, please contact the Central State athletic department by phone (937-376-6345) or e-mail (maraudersports@centralstate.edu). Fans are also encouraged to visit www.maraudersports.com for news and upcoming events.






Media Coverage and Details:

Central State students are encouraged to reserve their free student ticket online by going to CSU University Tickets.

Listen to the game live on the Gem City Sports Network

Watch the live video stream on the Marauder Sports Streaming Channel

For live score updates and statistics, go to - http://www.sidearmstats.com/centralstate/mbball/