Oct. 7, 2009

PHILADELPHIA - The La Salle athletic department has announced the first in its series of "Countdown to Tipoff" events leading up to the 2009-10 basketball season. The "Meet the Coaches" event will kick things off on Wednesday, October 14 at the Union League where fans can meet head basketball coaches Dr. John Giannini and Tom Lochner.

Tickets for the "Meet the Coaches" event are $50. To RSVP please contact the Athletic Advancement Office at explorerclub@lasalle.edu or 215-951-1524.

Other upcoming events include:

"Friends of Bill Raftery" Open Practice Tom Gola Arena Friday, October 23 5:30 PM Reception to follow practice. Cost: Free

Meet the Coaches - Montgomery County Location TBA Thursday, November 5 Cost: TBA

To RSVP to any events, please contact the Athletic Advancement Office at explorerclub@lasalle.edu or 215-951-1524.